Testing

CPT/PERT (Common Placement Tests)—New, transfer or returning students may be required or eligible to take part or all of the placement tests.

• Prior to testing, you must have an application for admission on file and visit Student Services for a test referral sheet. To understand how placement tests fit in the admissions process, see our Steps to Enroll.
• The placement test is untimed and offered on a walk-in basis.
• If you are required to take all three sections of the test, please allow 3 hours.
• Calculators are not permitted.
• A PERT study guide is available.
• Be sure to check the Test Center hours for your campus.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)—This test provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate prior learning and earn college credit toward general education and elective requirements.

Faculty Exams—With instructor permission, students may make up tests they missed in class. See your instructor or Test Center for more information.

LOEP Exam—This is for non-native speakers of English who are interested in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.

Proctored Exams for Other Institutions—All campuses offer this service. Please contact the campus Test Center for more information.