The Testing Center will be closed June 19, July 3, and September 7.
抖阴pro's Testing Center provides a variety of test-based services.
The assessment for course placement is used for both math and writing courses. The assessment can be met through multiple measures, such as: qualifying college credit, high school GPA, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, MCAs, etc.), guided self placement, ACCUPLACER scores, a combination of high school GPA and standardized test scores or a combination of high school GPA and ACCUPLACER scores.
Multiple Measures Course Placement Grid. This grid will show the multiple measures used to determine students' course placement and the course(s) eligible for registration.
Please note: uploading college transcripts here is for the sole purpose of course placement and not official transfer of credit. Visit our Transfer to 抖阴pro page for specific transfer information.
Follow instructions below to use guided self-placement to determine your course placement in Math and Writing:
* Guided self-placement is not offered as a course placement tool for students in the following programs: Electrical Construction & Maintenance and Practical Nursing.
Complete the Guided Self-Placement Form(s), mandatory for this placement method:
As you read through the course descriptions in the Math and Writing Placement Guides above, please consider both your general knowledge of these subjects, which is certainly important, as well as your study routine. Will you have enough time and energy, after fulfilling your work, family, and outside obligations (including the other courses you'll be taking), to give your selected math or writing course the time it will need? Sometimes it's a good idea to take these courses when you'll have a smaller overall load, if possible.
Experience shows that both general math and writing knowledge and good study habits are equally important. Some students may pass a course placement test and think, "Great, this class will be a cinch" - except they don't budget enough time* per week for learning the new things which invariably come up. Trying to get by on wits alone, some students end their semester with D grades, or worse. Other students have strong enough work habits (and give themselves enough quality time) that they "easily" overcome a low score on a placement test to end with an A or B. (A positive attitude can also help.) Therefore, placing yourself into one of our math or writing courses is not limited to taking a test to find your perfect spot. You don't necessarily need to remember everything to be successful in a particular course; what's important is that you'll be able to pick it up again, as needed, and apply it confidently to new material, keeping up week by week.
Please give the above course descriptions a close read. We hope you will find something both enjoyable and well-suited to your goals and abilities. You may also want to work with your academic advisor prior to registration if you have questions or need further guidance in selecting the appropriate course(s). Good luck with all your classes!
*Most instructors set the pace of their courses according to the Carnegie definition of a credit. For a student who is appropriately placed, each credit represents three hours of work per week. A 4-credit course, therefore, should generally be viewed as a 12-hour weekly commitment (minimum).
抖阴pro is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (Minnesota State) and, as such, we are required to assess new, incoming students' academic readiness. The test approved by Minnesota State to do this assessment is The College Board’s ACCUPLACER. ACCUPLACER scores are an important tool used by advisors to place students in courses that match their skill level and give them the best opportunities for success. The test is used within 抖阴pro’s admissions and enrollment process. 抖阴pro uses the Reading Comprehension, Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics, and Advanced Algebra and Functions portions of the ACCUPLACER. What portions a student needs to take is based on what 抖阴pro program/major they are pursuing.
抖阴pro may consider waiving all or parts of the ACCUPLACER. See below for minimum requirements to place into English and Math courses.
Whether taking the ACCUPLACER the first time or retaking it, students are STRONGLY encouraged to prepare for the test as much as possible. Refer to the various preparation resources listed below to assist in the quest for better test scores. A prepared student can see a significant increase in their test scores and may help avoid having to take extra developmental courses thus saving time and money.
A number of college prep and ACCUPLACER prep resources are available through the online LearningExpress Library. The “Centers” on this website offer a number of resources for students but, in terms of ACCUPLACER preparation, the most helpful will be found in the “College Center” where there are a number of practice tests for each of the ACCUPLACER test areas. Here are the steps to access these resources:
This FREE web-based study app includes interactive practice tests in Reading Comprehension, Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics and Advanced Algebra and Functions. It is accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, The app will help students become familiar with the content and format of the ACCUPLACER Test questions AND will include “Learn as you go” tests that provides explanation of the correct or incorrect responses.
To access the app and create an account go to
These free PDF documents gives you examples of the types of questions you will see when you take the ACCUPLACER test. It is useful for some fast and simple preparation prior to taking the test.
The retest policy allows students to retake all or parts of the test at a time of their choosing, and preferably, with adequate preparation. However, a student can only retest once during a semester term and must wait a minimum of 24 hours after the initial test date. After the third test attempt, students will need to wait to test again until a year after the initial test calendar date, or unless approved by the Director of the Testing Center. Of the various attempts, a student’s highest score obtained will be used. Students retesting at 抖阴pro must pay a $5 retest fee at the Tuition Office before taking the test. Students are encouraged to check if they are eligible for a test exemption based on ACT, SAT, or MCA scores, prior degree(s) or prior college course work.
Students will receive their Individual Score Report immediately upon completion of their ACCUPLACER test. Students can also view their course placement by logging into > Courses & Registration > Course Placement.
The Testing Center requires that you provide an acceptable physical form of photo identification to access your previous test scores and to take the ACCUPLACER test (no exceptions).
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As of February 1, 2026, registration is restricted to 抖阴pro and Inver Hills applicants only. Applicants must be fully accepted to either institution to register.
The ATI TEAS (Test for Essential Academic Skills) is a required test for students submitting applications to 抖阴pro's Practical Nursing Diploma degree. The ATI TEAS exam measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of READING, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, and ENGLISH/LANGUAGE USAGE. These entry level skills were deemed important for health science program applicants by a panel of subject matter experts. The TEAS is required of all 抖阴pro Practical Nursing applicants and a score of 60% or higher is needed for acceptance into the program. TEAS exam scores are valid for two years from the date of the exam. 抖阴pro only accepts TEAs results if the exam was taken on-campus at either 抖阴pro or Inver Hills.
The 抖阴pro Library has study guide e-books and books for the ATI TEAS exam. Access is controlled off-campus by StarID login or stop by the 抖阴pro library to rent study guide books.
Free practice exams are available on the . Students will be required to create a username and password in order to utilize the site. Once logged in, search for TEAS in the search bar tab and several practice tests are available.
To sign up for the TEAS Prep class please contact our Testing Center at testing@dctc.edu or 651-423-8657.
If you are a student with a documented disability, you may be eligible to receive reasonable accommodations through the Office of Accessibility Resources for the TEAS test. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted by 抖阴pro staff and approved by ATI prior to testing.
Students should start the process requesting test accommodations 6 weeks prior to your preferred testing date. Requests made outside of this time frame will be processed on a case-by-case basis.
You should not schedule a testing date鈥痮n the TEAS website until you are notified about the determination regarding your request for accommodations. Early communication with the Office for Accessibility Resources is essential for timely implementation of testing accommodations. ATI TEAS testing is available throughout the semester, but openings for testing become more limited as the semester comes to a close. We encourage you to plan ahead and pay attention to deadlines. Late requests may result in denial for admission to the test.
To request testing accommodations, you should discuss your accommodation with the Office of Accessibility Resources by calling 651-423-8469, emailing鈥�accessibility@dctc.edu, or speaking with the staff in the Office of Accessibility Resources in Room 2-131A.
| Test Day & Date | Test Start Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | 8 a.m. |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 8 a.m. |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 8 a.m. |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 | 8 a.m. |
Click on the button above to register for one of the sessions listed if you are a 抖阴pro Practical Nursing applicant. Follow the prompts on the screens and be prepared to set up an ATI account (if you have not done so already) and to pay the non-refundable test fee.
抖阴pro Practical Nursing applicants are required to take the TEAS exam in person at 抖阴pro or Inver Hills Community College. .
Any questions on the TEAS exam process or to sign up for the TEAS Prep class can be directed our Testing Center at testing@dctc.edu or 651-423-8657.
The HESI test is a requirement for all students in the Veterinary Technician program. Students in this program must complete their first semester of classes with a C- or better and have received a cumulative score of 60% or higher in the HESI exam before they can start their second semester of classes. The cost for the HESI exam is $65 and must be paid before taking the exam. Instructions on how to pay for the exam will be sent a week in advance of the scheduled exam.
The use of cellphones during this exam is strictly prohibited.
The HESI exam will consists of the following subject areas:
Reading Comprehension: Provides reading scenarios in order to measure reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, making logical inferences, etc.
Grammar: Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech, important terms and their uses, commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc.
Math: Focus of math skills needed for health care fields, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ration and proportion, household measures, general math facts, etc.
Anatomy and Physiology: Provides coverage of general terminology and anatomical structures and systems.
Student must receive an overall score of 60% or above.
| Test Day & Date | Test Start Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | 8 a.m. |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 a.m. |
Students must contact our Testing Center at testing@dctc.edu or 651-423-8657 to receive instructions on scheduling the exam.
Important notes for testing:
HESI: $34.99
ISBN: 9780443115820
Free practice exams are available on the . Students will be required to create a username and password in order to utilize the site. Once logged in, search for HESI in the search bar tab and several practice tests are available.
Students can request having a longer period of time to complete the HESI exam if they have a documented disability that warrants such an accommodation. Students should contact accessibility@dctc.edu to have their accommodation approved and documented. If approved, the Vet Tech program director will set the accommodation at the time and a half (1.5) OR double time (2.0). Students must request these accommodations two weeks in advance.
For questions about the HESI Prep Lab Time please contact our Testing Center at testing@dctc.edu for more information.
Please visit our Customized Training Website for more information and register for the exam.
The College-Level Examination Program, or CLEP, provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. Nearly 3,000 colleges grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP exams.
CLEP is a nationally recognized standardized form of testing. Two types of CLEP exams are offered: general exams and specific subject exams. CLEP exams are only recommended for students with advanced knowledge in subject fields not usually acquired in typical high school.
Charges for the exams include:
抖阴pro does not proctor CLEP Exams. The closest testing center is Inver Hills Community College. Please contact Inver Hills by emailing the Inver Hills Testing Center at testingcenter@inverhills.edu or call 651-450-3650 to reserve a date and time or for more information. .
View the CLEP Exam Equivalencies Chart
If you wish to use an approved accommodation for testing in the Testing Center, you must make arrangements with your instructor in advance and have the test sent to the center. You will need your accommodations, e.g., a reader, scribe, private room or extra time, set up with Accessibility Services in advance.
After working with Accessibility Resources, you may schedule your test through one of these methods:
Accessibility Services Testing Form
If you wish to take a make-up test in the Testing Center, you must make arrangements with your instructor in advance to have the test sent to the center prior to the exam.
After working with your faculty, you may schedule your test through one of these methods:
To schedule an appointment please call the Testing Center at 651-423-8657 or email testing@dctc.edu. Make sure to have your class or course information available. Proctor information must be sent to the Testing Center at least 3 business days before the testing appointment.
There is no fee if you are testing for a Minnesota State institution.
This testing is being offered on a limited basis at the discretion of the proctor's availability and the technical requirements of the examination.
A processing fee of $40 per test must be paid cash, check or card at the time of your test.
The Testing Center requires that you provide an acceptable form of physical photo identification to sit for any exam.
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