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BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020: The Testing Center is operating on a modified basis. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Candidates should use the online registration system to select a time slot.
Please note the following:
- A mask or face shield is required to enter Suite 1400 and the Testing Center.
- Social distancing of at least 6ft is required.
- Please only bring your required ID’s, vehicle keys and any required test documentation to the Testing Center. All other items should be left at home or safely stored in your vehicle.
IN PERSON EXAMS*
The following exams are being administered in-person at our Testing Center, with a limit of 6 test candidates per test.
- Pearson VUE
- PRAXIS
- PROV
- ACT Residual (Promise Scholarship applicants only and Blue Ridge Students only)
- CLEP
ONLINE ONLY EXAMS*
The following exams will continue to be administered online only via Zoom or other online proctoring service.
- ACCUPLACER-placement exams
- TEAS
- CERTIPORT
*Exceptions-Candidates who do not have the technical requirements to test online may contact the Testing Center via email at Testing@blueridgectc.edu and request an in person exam. Please note that there will be a limited schedule for exceptions.
Placement Testing
The Testing Center will temporarily administer Accuplacer placement exams via Zoom beginning Friday April 10th. Students needing a placement exam should register for a time slot online.
In order to take a placement through Zoom candidates will need to have a laptop or computer with a webcam and microphone.
TEAS Exam
Beginning April 20th, the Testing Center will begin scheduling for remote proctoring of the TEAS exam. If you have already scheduled and paid, a testing center staff member will be in touch with you to reschedule. If you are scheduling a new exam, please register for a time slot online.
For updates on all other exams please visit their webpages for COVID-19 updates
Pearson Vue
Prov Exams
Certiport
CLEP
Please address any other questions to Testing@blueridgectc.edu.
Mission
The Testing Center’s mission supports the BRCTC mission of supporting student retention by offering a variety of comprehensive testing and assessment services for students, faculty and the surrounding community that assists with academic and professional advancement.
We administer exams professionally, efficient and fairly in a courteous, confidential and secure environment.
We adhere to all National College Testing Association (NCTA), institutional, state and Federal rules, regulations and standards.
Services
- TEAS Testing
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Placement Exams-Accuplacer/Companion
- Praxis Certification for Educators
- Proctored Exams/Faculty Makeups
- ProV- WV Contracting Exams
- Pearson VUE-Authorized Test Center
- Testing with Accommodation
Testing Policies |
| – Current Photo Id required. – Food, beverages & weapons not permitted in the Testing Center. – Electronic devices & personal items stored in lockers provided. – Only the exam candidate is allowed in the Testing Center. – No unsupervised children. Childcare not provided. – Examinees may not remove notes from the Testing Center. – Calculators permitted for specific exams only & subject to inspection. – No talking permitted during testing. – Acts of dishonesty reported. |
Cheating
Any test candidate giving or receiving of assistance in any form on an examination, found to have unauthorized materials or items or who violates any security policies will be asked to leave the testing center immediately. All such instances will be reported to the testing company, the BRCTC Dean of Students and/or instructor.
Inclement Weather
The Testing Center observes all College closures.
In the event of inclement weather closing or delay information available at www.blueridgectc.edu or on our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Closings and delays also announced on the following media stations:
- NBC 25
- WUSQ-FM Q102.5
- WFQX-FM 99.3 The Fox
- WTFX-AM Sports Talk 610
- WKSI-FM 98.3 KISS FM
- WMRE-AM 1550
- WRNR-AM 740
- WINC-FM 92.5
Faculty Links
Step 1-Register as an Instructor.
