Assessment Services
Contact Information
Assessment Services
Marple Campus
Academic Building, 4260
Hours:
Mon-Thu, 8Ìýa.m. to 8:30Ìýp.m.
Fri, 8Ìýa.m. to 4Ìýp.m.*
Sat, 8:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.*
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*Closed Friday through Sunday during summer sessions
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Testing Center
Room 4260
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Assessment Services, located at the Marple Campus, Room 4260, is here to help ensure students achieve maximum potential at ºÃÀ³ÎÛÓ°Ôº. Our services include testing, transfer of credit into the College, credit for prior learning, academic advisementÌýand other services that support a student'sÌýprogress toward their academic goals. For information on any of our services, contact Assessment Services Office at
If you have visited the Assessment Services office, please take a few minutes and give us feedback by completing our
Testing Center
The Testing Center at the Marple Campus is openÌýfor in-person and remote testing byÌýscheduled appointments only. Testing is made available by appointment on the following days and times:Ìý
- ±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýPlacement testing at Marple: If you know your ºÃÀ³ÎÛÓ°Ôº ID number (that is, the number that starts with the letter "P") and have been accepted to the College, you can schedule an appointment by completing and submitting theÌýform.Ìý If you do not know yourÌýDCC ID number, please call eitherÌý
Ìý´Ç°ùÌý610-359-5322 Ìýto schedule an appointment.610-325-2776 - Monday to Thursday -Ìý9 a.m.,1:30 p.m. and 5:30Ìýp.m.
- Friday* - 9 a.m. and 1Ìýp.m.
- Saturday* - 9 a.m.
- ±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýPlacement testing at Branch Locations: We offer placement testing at branch locations on certain days and hours of the week.ÌýIf you know your ºÃÀ³ÎÛÓ°Ôº ID number (that is, the number that starts with the letter "P") and have been accepted to the College, you can schedule an appointment at one of our branch locations by completing and submitting theÌýform.ÌýIf you do not know yourÌýºÃÀ³ÎÛÓ°Ôº ID number, please call eitherÌý
Ìý´Ç°ùÌý610-359-5322 Ìýto schedule an appointment.610-325-2776 - ¸é±ð³¾´Ç³Ù±ðÌýPlacement testing: To schedule a remote testing session, students should contact the testing center atÌý
Ìý.610-325-2776 - Monday to Thursday - Test times available between 10 a.m. and 5:30Ìýp.m.
- Friday* - Test times available between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Saturday - 9Ìýa.m. to 1 p.m.Ìý
- ±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýCourse ExamsÌýfor online courses or for make-up or accommodation purposes (Instructor's permission required): To schedule an appointment, complete and submit theÌýWhen scheduling, make sure to "Add a Course" for which you are scheduling to test.
- Monday to Thursday - 10Ìýa.m., Noon, 2Ìýp.m., 4Ìýp.m.Ìýand 6Ìýp.m.
- Friday* -Ìý10 a.m., Noon, 2p.m.
- Saturday* - 10 a.m.
- ±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýPearson VUEÌý:
- Monday to Saturday - for test times and registration information, visit theÌý.
- ±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýPRAXIS:
- Monday to Saturday - for test times and registration information, visit theÌý.
- ±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýCLEP:
- Monday -Ìý10 a.m.Ìýand 2 p.m.
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±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýTEASÌý(to register, visit theÌý):
- Tuesday -Ìý9 a.m.Ìýand 1:30 p.m.
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±õ²Ô-±è±ð°ù²õ´Ç²ÔÌýCertiportÌýandÌýIntercollegiateÌýexams:ÌýMonday to Friday*Ìý- (varies based on availability)
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* Please note that the College is closed for all in-person testing Friday through Sunday during summer sessions.
To schedule a testing session, either onsite or remote, students can contact the testing center atÌýtestingcenter@dccc.eduor callÌý
Placement Testing
The first step to putting students on the right path begins with testing to ensure a good fit between an individual's readiness and the rigor of the class. Placement test, SAT or ACT results are used for advising and course placement and do not count as part of an overall GPA.
New students may schedule their placement tests after they receive their acceptance package. Instructions for scheduling exams are detailed in the package. Students may access information and study materials atÌý.
To review the College's placement retesting policy and placement test score expiration date, please visit the two following policies:
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýEnglish, Mathematics, and Reading Retesting Policy
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýPlacement Test Scores Expiration
For students whose English is a second language, an ESL placement test is available.ÌýÌý
More information and study materials can be found atÌý.
Placement Test Waivers and Exemptions
The following scores and school transcript information may be used to exempt students from taking one of our placement tests and used for college-level placementÌýin English and/or math. Students should have their score reports and/or school transcripts sent toÌýthe Assessment Services Office (assess@dccc.edu).
- Minimum SAT score of 500 in EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing)Ìýand/or score of 530 in MathÌýtaken within the last 5 years of when you complete your student application. To send official SAT scores, please use the College's school code 2125. NOTE: A screenshot or unofficial copy of your scores are fine. It is not necessary to send an official.Ìý
- Minimum ACT score of 18 in Reading and/or score of 20 in Math, taken within the last 5 years. To send official ACT scores, please use the College's school code 3542.ÌýNOTE: A screenshot or unofficial copy of your scores are fine. It is not necessary to send an official.Ìý
- Minimum PSAT score of 500 in English and/or score of 530 in Math, taken within the last 5 years.
- Minimum Keystone score (or equivalent) of "Proficient" or Advanced" in Literature and/or in Algebra 1, taken within the last 5 years.
- A college transcript indicating studentsÌýhave earned a U.S. college degree or have passed college-levelÌýEnglish or math at an accredited U.S. college or university. Official transcript is required to have courses added to your student record at the College.Ìý
- For English placement, a minimum score of 3 on the AP English Language and Composition (equates to ENG 100) or English Literature and Composition (equates to an English elective), taken within the last 5 years. An official transcript sent by College Board is required.Ìý
- For English placement, a high school transcript with a GPA of 3.25 or greater for 3 years from an accredited American high schoolÌýwith grades in all English classes of "B" or higher.Ìý
- For math placement, a high school transcript with GPA or 3.00 or greater for 3 years from an accredited American high school with grades in Algebra II and all other math classes ofÌý"B" or higher.Ìý
Please note that all test scores and high school transcripts should be within 5 years of the student starting classes.
In addition to placement tests, the College offers specialized testing including the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), American College Testing (ACT), and English as a Second Language placement test. For all testing information, see the Testing Center page.
Transfer of Credit into ºÃÀ³ÎÛÓ°Ôº
Students can transfer up to 36 credits from an accredited college towardÌýan associate degree.ÌýStudents working on a certificate may transfer up to half of the total credits for that certificate.
VisitÌýdccc.edu//transfer-into-collegeÌýfor more information.
Credit for Prior Learning
Prior learning can be evaluated for College credit through the use of standardized tests or the submission of a portfolio containing certificates, transcripts and other information that documents college-level learning earned outside a formal classroom.
Change of curriculum and advisor assignment are also handled by Assessment Services. We’re here to help.
VisitÌýdccc.edu/credit-prior-learningÌýfor more information