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Contact Info

Admissions & Records enroll@gatewaycc.edu
(602) 286-8200

Advisement advisor@gatewaycc.edu
(602) 286-8600

Testing Center
testing@gatewaycc.edu
(602) 286-8160

Fall & Spring Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:00am -7:00pm
Closed Friday



Testing

Schedule

If you do not have a high school diploma or GED and you are planning on applying for financial aid, you must take the Reading, Writing and Math assessments in the same testing session. The Testing Center is located in the South (SO) building, room 1100.

  • Photo ID required
  • No children may be left unattended while a student is testing

ASSET TESTING

Study materials can be accessed through TestSoup.

The following 25 minute course placement tests are designed to identify your skill levels in:

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Mathematics

Tests are administered on a walk-in basis, and asset booklets are provided free of charge. Fall and Spring (August - Mid May) hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm. Summer (Mid May - July) hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

ACCUPLACER

This computerized testing is untimed and available on a walk-in basis. Fall and Spring (August - Mid May) hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Summer (Mid May - July) hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

CELSA

This test applies to English as a second Language (ESL) students, and is provided on a walk-in basis. Fall and Spring (Aug - Mid May) hours are held Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Summer (Mid May - July) hours are held Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

INSTRUCTOR TESTING

Make-up exams are offered during the Fall and Spring (August - Mid May) on Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday from 8:00am - 3:00pm. Summer (Mid May - July) hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

HCC

This is the Health Care Competency test, with credit given by exam.
Admissions & Records must first verify student eligibility and authorization before testing can be scheduled. Next, students will:

  • Pay the appropriate fee at the Cashier's Office
  • Proceed to the Student Assessment Center for testing & scoring

Testing is scheduled on a walk-in basis. Fall and Spring (August - Mid May) hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and
Friday from 8:00am - 3:00pm. Summer (Mid May - July) hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

HESI PN Exam

This computer-based advanced placement test is timed and applies to block 3 and block 4 students. The cost is $46.00 and tests are offered Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 2:00pm.

HESI A2 (Entrance Test)

This is a computer-based nurse entrance test allow for 3 1/2 hours. The cost is $37.00, and testing times are Monday - Thursday from 8:15 am to 3:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

GED

The cost of this exam is $90.00. Retests cost $15.00 per test (after 30 days).

  • Two forms of identification are required. One must be state issued with a photograph; the second must be original and official. (i.e. Social Security or birth card) (no photo necessary)
  • Must complete all five sections of the exam within one year
  • Those 16 - 17 years old must also submit a notarized letter from a parent or legal guardian, giving permission to take the exam and an official withdrawal from the last school attended

Learn more about free GED testing online. Call (602) 254-0265 or (480) 517-8110 for additional information.

Testing is held on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30am to 2:30pm.


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