Welcome! Appointments can be made up to 14 days in advance and as soon as two hours before the start of the testing window. Clients may cancel up to 1 minute before the beginning of the testing window. We provide a wide variety of testing in a distraction-free environment. We currently offer 20+ computers; if your desired time is already fully booked or there is not a time that works for you, please contact us directly at 815-599-3680.

The Testing Center offers in-person appointments Monday through Friday. 2024 Campus Closures are Oct 14, Nov 28- 29, and Dec 23- Jan 1.

Testing Accommodations:

• If you need testing accommodations, please do not use this scheduling system. Instead, use the form at highland.edu/testing-center/test-accommodations-request/ to schedule a meeting with Amber Macklin. You can also contact Amber with questions at 815.599.3605 or adaservices@highland.edu.

Highland Exams:

• Please verify with your instructor that you can test at our Testing Center before making an appointment. Then, notify your instructor of your appointment date/time. Your instructor will provide the testing center with the exam before your appointment. 

Virtual Testing:

• Please verify with your instructor that you can test virtually before making an appointment.
• You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link on the morning of your test date.
• An HCC proctor will be present to assist students and monitor testers.
• Before starting your exam, you will be asked to show a photo ID and your "test station."
• Please dress appropriately, do not drink alcohol or smoke while testing. Please conduct yourself as if you are testing in person.
• All testers are expected to be on time for their appointments.
• If you have questions, please contact the Testing Center directly at 815-599-3680.

Specialty Testing:

• Kaplan Entrance Exam, test takers must contact the Nursing Department at 815-599-3679.
• Accuplacer Placement Test options are Reading, Writing, and Math. If all three are needed, put "All 3" in the Test Name portion of the appointment form. Each subject can take an hour to complete. Please do not schedule Accuplacer Placement Tests for 4 pm on Mondays or Thursdays. A $10 fee must be paid in cash or by check to Highland Community College for a third attempt.
• PearsonVue testing must be scheduled directly through their website. PearsonVue site.
• CLEP exams must be scheduled by phone. Please call Amanda Venhuizen at 815-599-3487 to schedule. There are two payments for each CLEP exam: a fee paid directly to CLEP before the testing date and a proctoring fee paid directly to the testing center on the day of testing (check or exact cash only). Please look at their website for all the registration details.
• DSST/DANTES: There are two fees per test. One is a $100 fee that must be paid through their website before the test, and one is a $15 fee due in exact cash or check to the Testing Center on the day of the exam. Please view their website for more information before contacting us to schedule a meeting.
• Other Proctored Testing for Outside Institutions: Highland Testing Center may accommodate proctoring for non-Highland tests for a fee of $25 per test, due in exact cash or check on the day of testing. Please call us at 815-599-3680 to discuss proctoring options and scheduling availability.

Testing Center Rules and Guidelines: 

• A photo ID is required at check-in
• All belongings need to be stored in the provided lockers (free of charge)
• No electronics, food, drink, or smoking devices are permitted in the testing lab. Medical devices are an exception.
• No talking in the testing lab
• The testing lab is monitored via security cameras at all times

HCC Testing Center Location - Building M, Room 147

Phone: 815-599-3680, Email: testingcenter@highland.edu