Testing Services
Testing Services staff are currently working remotely to assist students, faculty, staff, and clients. You may contact us by email at testingservices@columbiastate.edu or by phone at 615.900.0582 with questions and concerns.
On-Ground Testing Services
Effective June 22, 2020, limited services are available by appointment only at the Columbia Campus. Students/clients must comply with CDC guidelines as outlined in Columbia State's COVID-19 Plan.
- Beginning June 22, 2020 - Limited proctoring is available for ACCUPLACER and CLEP at the Columbia Campus. Please email testingservices@columbiastate.edu to schedule your appointment.
- July 2020 - Limited ACT-Residual on-ground will be offered. Test dates announced the week of July 13, 2020.
- July 18, 2020 - Limited seating for ACT National. Late registration deadline is June 29, 2020.
Remote, Virtual, At Home Proctoring Services
Please go to Remote, Virtual, At Home Proctoring Services to learn more about virtual testing options for ACT National, ACCUPLACER, HISET, Pearson Vue, Praxis and other academic proctoring.
Testing Services
The Testing Services offices support the mission of Columbia State Community College by providing assessments and tests that facilitate student success through enrollment, retention, and graduation initiatives. Using trained and qualified test administrators with state-of-the art technology, Testing Services offices intentionally strive to provide quality customer services to all stakeholders with a high degree of personal integrity. As a member of the National College Testing Association, we adhere to their professional standards and practices as outlined in the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.
We also provide support for the College's academic programs, Tennessee Board of Regents' institutions and testing agencies.
Important Links
Placement Testing
ACT Residual
The ACT Residual is designed to access general educational development. Scores cannot be transferred to another institution.
ACT Residual
ACT National
The ACT National is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college level work.
ACT National
ACCUPLACER
The ACT, SAT or the ACCUPLACER Test is used by Columbia State to determine course placement for entering students
ACCUPLACER Placement Test
Exit Exam/Graduate Assessments
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This exit exam is used to assess general education courses for graduating associate degree students. The student must complete the Intent to Graduate form and submit it to the Records Office before taking the assessment.
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Graduate SurveyThe Graduate Survey is an exit exam survey used to retrieve information about the graduate experience.
Certification Testing
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The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) is a computer based testing that is offered through Columbia State's Testing Services.
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Certification testing for candidates enrolled in the Columbia State Healthcare Program under the Workforce & Continuing Education Program. Certification testing is available in the following areas: Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), ECG/EKG Technician (CET) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
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A variety of testing options including IT and Professional licensure and certification tests.
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The Praxis tests are given to Education majors. The test is designed to measure the basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
