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Testing Center
Testing Centers are operated on all campuses and offer proctored testing services for students in a controlled, secure testing environment during operational hours. Students are required to present a photo ID and applicable fee receipts prior to testing. Children are not allowed to accompany students into the Testing Center. Testing candidates needing to schedule appointments for any testing service can process their request online by going to the Testing Center web page at www.hgtc.edu/testing. Once you complete the process and pay necessary fees, if applicable, you will receive a confirmation of your appointment. Please bring your confirmation with you on appointment day. We subscribe to the National College Testing Association Professional Standards and Guidelines for Post-Secondary Testing Centers. The College Testing Center is a member of the NCTA Consortium of College Testing Centers.
Students requesting testing accommodations must contact accessibility and disability services prior to test.
Health Science Tests (TEAS)
The Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a computerized diagnostic instrument to help evaluate academic skills of new applicants
to several of HGTC Health Science programs, as an admissions requirement or an option
for admission. TEAS dates, fees, appointment and registration procedures are announced
in program information sessions and in department web page information. Testing appointments
are required.
CLEP - College-Level Examination Program
The Conway Campus Testing Center is approved by The College Board as an official CLEP Testing Center site. Computerized CLEP exams are administered at the Conway Campus Testing Center, only payable by debit or credit card.
By taking CLEP computerized exams and receiving approved scores, students can receive exemption credit for specific HGTC CLEP courses. In addition, approximately 3,000 colleges nationwide grant credit for approved CLEP exams. CLEP Information for Candidates brochures are available in all campus Testing Centers, and information on CLEP study guides is available on The College Board website at: https://clep.collegeboard.org. CLEP course equivalents for transfer to HGTC are available at: https://www.hgtc.edu/documents/academics/prior-learning-assessment/clep-scores.pdf
External Testing for other Colleges and Agencies
Time and space permitting, the Testing Center offers proctored online and traditional testing services for students attending other colleges and students sitting for various certification exams. Students should contact the Testing Center at the desired campus and register for a seat at www.hgtc.edu/testing. An administrative fee is charged for each test administered, payable by debit or credit card.
Pearson VUE Certification Exams
The Conway and Grand Strand Campus Testing Centers are official Pearson VUE Certification Testing Centers and are authorized to offer certification exams in many areas including computer and health science technologies. Exam fees vary. For additional information and to register online, see the VUE Pearson website at www.pearsonvue.com.