ASSESSMENT CENTERS

Professional, Secure Testing Services

The Assessment (Testing) Centers of Indian River State College are dedicated to providing professional, secure testing services that promote equal opportunity for academic success, personal growth and career development in a welcoming and pleasant testing environment.

There is an Assessment Center at each of our five campuses.

The Assessment Centers administer standardized tests, individual makeup exams for students in face-to-face and hybrid classes, exams approved for special accommodations through Student Accessibility Services, Pearson Vue Certification Examinations and exams for distance learners from other schools and organizations.

The Centers and staff are affiliated with the National College Testing Association and the Florida Association of College Test Administrators.

Exams Offered

The River administers the following standardized exams and academic tests through its Assessment Centers:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exams
• CLEP® College Level Examination Program
• Distance Learning Exams for Other Schools and Organizations
• Florida Civic Literacy Exam
• Foreign Language Achievement Testing Services (FLATS)
• GED® Test
• HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam
• Pearson Vue Certification Exams
• P.E.R.T.—Postsecondary Education Readiness Test
• TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education—Career Training)

*GED is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and administered exclusively by GED Testing Service LLC under license.

Make-Up Exams

Make an appointment to schedule in-person testing to make up a missed paper and pencil exam from either an on-campus face-to-face or hybrid class.

Instructor Approval (Required)

Approval to take a make-up exam is determined by each instructor and may not be permitted in some classes. Make an appointment only if you have been given approval from your instructor to make up a paper and pencil exam from a face-to-face or hybrid class. 

Course Placement Tests

Find out more about the P.E.R.T. and course (scores, placement) information.

1. A valid photo ID is required for all exams taken at Indian River State College. If an ID has an expiration date, it is no longer valid after that date. Also, once an ID is broken into more than one piece or has been cut, it is no longer valid. An ID printed on paper, photo paper or cardboard cannot be accepted for testing purposes. Acceptable forms of identification include:
   1. Current driver’s license with photo
   2. Current federal-, state-, county- or municipality-issued ID with photo (includes U.S. Military ID)
   3. Current Alien Registration Card (Green Card) with photo
   4. Current passport with a recent photo
   5. Current U.S. Passport Card
   6. Current high school ID
   7. Current Indian River State College Student ID card
2. Know the name of the test you need to take.
   1. If you are taking an exam for an online or on-campus course, know your instructor’s name and the name of the course.
3. Bring all required test materials with you.
   1. Bring all required testing materials, such as Gordon Rule book, Scantron, textbooks, calculator, pencils, etc., with you. Check with your instructor to see which aids are permitted.
4. Follow all testing regulations.
   1. Cell phones and all electronic devices must be turned off completely in the testing room and waiting area. During testing, cell phones and all other electronic devices must not be visible. We strongly recommend that you not bring cell phones or any other unapproved electronic devices to the Assessment Centers.
   2. Comply with requests from proctors in a respectful manner.
   3. Provide a valid and current photo ID—preferably a driver’s license or an IRSC Student ID.
   4. Exams must be completed in one sitting by closing time. Breaks are not permitted.
   5. Note the campus location of your appointment, as testing center hours vary.
   6. Know your appointment time. If you are late for your appointment, you must reschedule.
   7. Leave your children with a caretaker. No children are permitted in the testing room or waiting area.
   8. Hand the completed test and all scrap paper to the testing personnel.
   9. Place books and other materials in the designated area.
   10. Hats and sunglasses must be removed while in the testing room.
   11. Testing computers are only to be used for taking exams. Do not visit other websites, check your email or use non-testing programs.
   12. Sit in the seat that you are assigned by the proctor.
   13. Refrain from talking to anyone other than the proctor once you are seated.
   14. Food and drinks are not permitted in the Assessment Center or check-in area.
5. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable conduct.
   1. Disciplinary actions for academic dishonesty may include, but are not limited to:
      1. For standardized exams (e.g., GED®, P.E.R.T., TABE, CLEP®, HESI A2) additional disciplinary and/or criminal actions may be taken by the statewide or nationwide organization responsible for creating the exam.
      2. Failing an exam and/or course.
      3. Suspension or expulsion from a specific program or from Indian River State College.
      4. The privilege to complete an exam or retest may be delayed or forfeited.
   2. Academic dishonesty is a broad category including, but not limited to:
      1. Plagiarism: copying another person’s words, written or verbal, and representing them as one’s own.
      2. Cheating: intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, electronic devices (including cell phones), information, people, websites, software or study aids, or extending to or receiving any kind of unauthorized assistance to or from another person on any examination.
      3. Stealing: the unethical use of or distribution of secured exam questions (with or without answers).
      4. Time limit violations: continuing an exam after the allotted time has expired.

Distance Learning Exams for Other Schools and Organizations

Proctoring Services

IRSC Assessment Centers offer proctoring services for students taking online or paper-and-pencil examinations from other schools or organizations. Exams may be sent from other institutions by mail, email or fax. Students must coordinate with their school to ensure that the exams are sent to the correct IRSC Assessment Center campus where they want to test. IRSC will not send exams from campus to campus.

A $40.00 per exam fee must be paid to the IRSC Cashier prior to testing. Payment must be made by cash, check or credit card.

To take your exam, bring your receipt and valid photo ID to the Assessment Center, and adhere to all testing procedures. A valid photo ID is required for all exams taken at Indian River State College. Acceptable forms of identification include a valid driver’s license, a state- or government-issued ID, a college photo ID or a passport. If an ID is broken, cut, taped or expired, it is no longer considered valid.

It is recommended that you call at least two business days in advance of your testing date to confirm that we have received your exam and to schedule your testing appointment.

Contact the Assessment Centers to schedule an appointment.