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Placement Testing Center

Tests & Services

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Academic Placement

The Developmental Education Alignment Project (DEAP) placement test determines which classes will best meet your needs at PCC.

Learn More About DEAP

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) gives you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any of 34 examinations. You can earn credit for knowledge you’ve acquired through independent study, prior course work, on-the-job training, professional development, cultural pursuits, or internships.

Learn More About CLEP

The Foreign Language Placement Test is available for current PCC students as well as prospective students.

Learn More About Foreign Language

Refer to the TEAS Testing Guide for testing instructions. Students who do not follow testing instructions are not permitted to test.



The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) is required to apply to PCC’s Associate Degree Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Sonography, and Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs.

Learn More About TEAS

Students seeking entry into Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) or Emergency Medical Service (EMS) programs must take the CASAS.

The Placement Testing Center offers the CASAS at no charge to the student.

Learn More About CASAS

The ACCUPLACER (NEXT-GEN) reading and arithmetic tests are given to determine entry into the following programs:

The Placement Testing Center offers the ACCUPLACER at no charge to the student.

Learn More About ACCUPLACER (Next-Gen)

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Finish High School

Adults who wish to earn a high school diploma by earning high school credits that were not earned in a traditional high school setting can do so through the Adult High School (AHS) program offered by the Transitional Studies Department.

Learn More About the High School Diploma

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Licenses and Certificates

The PCC Testing Center offers licensing testing (written portion only) for Cosmetology and Cosmetology disciplines – cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, and natural hair care. Qualified applicants must register through Prov.

The Placement Testing Center offers placement testing for Cosmetology at no charge to the student.

Learn More About Cosmetology

The National Career Readiness Certificate is a portable, nationally recognized credential that can help individuals get the job they want. Based on the proven ACT WorkKeys® system the NCRC gives job seekers proof of their workplace skills.

Learn More About CRC

Microsoft & Cisco Certifications are administered by Pearson VUE Test Center.

Learn More About Microsoft & Cisco Certifications

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Services

Proctoring services may be requested by PCC instructors who would like to arrange make-up testing for their students who missed an in-class exam, or quiz.

Learn More About Instructor-Based Testing

The Placement Testing Center offers proctoring services, as a community service, during our nonpeak times.

PCC does charge for proctoring services based on the type of exam proctored.

Learn More About Outside Proctoring

The Placement Testing Center can send a copy of your test scores to another college or school.

Learn More About Score Requests

Students seeking testing accommodations through our Testing Center must follow the steps linked below to ensure timely and accurate processing of requests.

Failure to follow these steps may result in delays in receiving your accommodations.

Learn More About Accommodation Requests

The Placement Testing Center offers after-hours testing for current PCC students on a case-by-case basis, depending on staff and availability.

Learn More About After Hours Testing

Mission Statement

The Placement Testing Center is committed to providing a welcoming, accessible, and secure testing environment where every test taker feels supported and prepared. We collaborate with faculty, staff, partner institutions, and trusted test vendors to offer a broad range of high-quality testing and assessment services.

Our user-friendly website offers valuable resources to help individuals confidently prepare for their testing experience at our center. As members of the National College Testing Association (NCTA), we are committed to adhering to the organization’s standards of excellence. Our goal is straightforward: to support every visitor from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave.

 

Ask Me About the Placement Testing Center!

We are here to support and assist you in any way we can. Look for our “Ask Me!” badges – our friendly staff is always ready to answer questions and guide you through the services offered throughout our center. 

Schedule a Testing Appointment

Testing Times (by Appointment Only)

9:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Call or Email Us

Students may schedule an appointment by calling (252) 493-7561 or emailing pcctesting@my.pittcc.edu.

Testing Policies

By scheduling an appointment, you are agreeing to the testing center’s policies. Please review our cancelation policy and rescheduling fee policy before scheduling an appointment.

Testing Calendar

Testing Center Info

Hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Physical Address

Edward and Joan Warren Building (EJW), Room 2402
4302 Reedy Branch Road, Winterville, NC
Get Directions

Mailing Address

Placement Testing
Pitt Community College PO Drawer 7007
Greenville, NC 27835-7007

Contact Us

Phone: (252) 493-7561
Email: pcctesting@my.pittcc.edu

Location

Physical Address
Edward and Joan Warren Building (EJW), Room 2402
4302 Reedy Branch Road, Winterville, NC
Get Directions

Mailing Address
Placement Testing
Pitt Community College PO Drawer 7007
Greenville, NC 27835-7007

Contact Us

Phone: (252) 493-7561
Email: pcctesting@my.pittcc.edu

Hours

General Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Testing Times (by Appointment Only)
9:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Schedule an Appointment

Students may schedule an appointment by calling (252) 493-7561 or emailing pcctesting@my.pittcc.edu.

By scheduling an appointment, you are agreeing to our policies. Please review our cancelation policy before scheduling an appointment.