Testing Services

UCC requires placement testing for most new students seeking a certificate or degree. This includes students taking credit classes for personal enrichment. Without placement test scores or previous college credit, it is difficult to estimate your potential for success in classes that require a minimum level of reading, writing or math skills. You can’t fail a placement test, but it pays to prepare in advance and do your best.

Applicants must take the ACCUPLACER Next-Generation placement tests prior to enrolling in classes and have the option, for math, to take the ALEKS math placement test. Both tests are untimed; ACCUPLACER Next-Generation consists of Reading, Writing, and Math, while ALEKS consists of math with practice modules in between tests.

If you're worried about taking these tests – don't be! The information is only used to help us find out which classes will be right for you.

Reading, Writing, & Math: ACCUPLACER Next-Generation

ACCUPLACER is an assessment of your reading, writing, and math skills.

It is recommended that you should study before taking the tests:

• ACCUPLACER preparation tools
• ACCUPLACER Sample Questions for Students
• Download the ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App

Math: ALEKS Placement Assessment

ALEKS is an online inventory of your math skills. ALEKS will guide you through the process. Note: If you have been out of high school for three or more years, you will take the ALEKS Placement Assessment. Otherwise, you will take the ACCUPLACER assessment (see below).

• VIDEO: Welcome to ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL)
• Refresh your Algebra skills through Khan Academy - Algebra I

Umpqua Community College is the official GED Test Center for Douglas County.

The GED test is available on UCC's Main Campus. For registration, payment, and scheduling of your tests, go to GED.com or pearsonvue.org

VIDEO: Pearson Test Center (review of procedures you may encounter)

The official GED passing score has changed from 150 to 145 and the GED.com system has updated on March 1, 2016. All testers who have achieved passing status in the past will begin seeing those scores as passing in the systems at that time. Updated diplomas will begin to be produced and delivered in the days following March 1. Helpful links:

• Score change information
• Test taker FAQ
• State specific details

Requirements

• You must be 16 years old to take the GED test.
• The day of the test, bring a valid, government-issued photo ID: a driver's license, state ID card, passport or military ID.
• In Oregon, if you're between 16 and 18, and your high school class has not graduated, your school district will have to give permission before you can register online to take the GED. Contact your district to fill out an Education Withdrawal and Application Form.
• Please download the UCC Testing Center Admittance Requirements related to COVID-19

GED Classes 

If you are interested in taking GED classes prior to your test, please contact the Woolley Center at 541-440-4603 for GED class information. 

Requesting Copies of your GED transcripts or diploma

Visit GED.com and select "Request Transcript" at the top of the webpage OR call 888-906-4031 for more information.

GED Test Practices and Calculator Tutorial

Due to COVID-19 all proctoring services have been temporarily suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the testing center.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP): By appointment only

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Register at CLEP. Create an account / choose and pay $80 for your CLEP test. Print your registration ticket. Make an appointment with Testing Services, 541.440.7659. Pay $20 exact cash or debit/credit card or check payable to Umpqua Community College at Student Accounts located in The LaVerne Murphy Student Center before taking the test.

Pearson VUE: By appointment only

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Register at Pearson VUE or call 1-877-404-3926 or contact a specific certification company or agency. Familiarize yourself with the look, feel, and navigation of a Pearson VUE computer-based test. View demo.

• VIDEO: What to expect in a Pearson VUE test center
  

ORELA: By appointment only

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The Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Examination is a customized educator licensure test designed to measure a candidate's knowledge and skills in relation to Oregon learning standards.

• Computer-based test; 60 multiple-choice questions. Ninety minutes. 
• Test Fee $95 - View test fees and payment information.
• Prepare - View the preparation materials available for this test.

Prometric: By appointment only

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When you schedule your appointment, you should be prepared to provide any or all of the following information. Not all exam sponsors require all information, what you need to provide will vary depending on what exam you are taking.

• Your name. - The name used to schedule your appointment must EXACTLY match the name shown on your identification. At a minimum, the identification must be a valid, government-issued ID that shows your name in the English alphabet, your signature, and your photograph.
• Your Social Security, Social Insurance or Prometric Testing I.D. (SP#) Number. Contact phone numbers - If there is a problem, we will use these numbers to reach you. Mailing address - Please provide the address to which you would like any paper correspondence sent.
• Exam number and title. Eligibility information, if required. E-mail address - Once again for contact purposes, this is often the fastest and most effective means of contact. Many test sponsors require e-mail contact information for registration.

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Currently suspended

Prior to the test administration, all test takers must present current and valid picture identification such as a driver’s license, passport, or picture student identification. DANTES-funded eligible military test takers must provide a valid Common Access Card (CAC). Only test takers are permitted into the testing room. Unauthorized visitors are not permitted in the testing room at any time.

Registration and payment is completed at the testing center within the testing platform on the day of the exam. The registration process is completed at the testing center on your scheduled day and time. Call 541-440-7659 to schedule an appointment. 

For official scores to be mailed to the institution of your choice, you must provide the institution's 4-digit DSST code at the time of your examination. Note that some schools require a student to be enrolled before the institution will accept the score report. Due to privacy and security requirements, scores will not be reported over the phone under any circumstance.

Internet-Based TOEFL: Currently suspended

The TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based Test) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: reading, listening, speaking and writing. The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success. The TOEFL iBT emphasizes integrated skills and provides better information to institutions about students' ability to communicate in an academic setting and their readiness for academic coursework. With Internet-based testing, ETS can capture speech and score responses in a standardized manner.

The TOEFL iBT measures skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing, and requires you to combine 2 or more of these skills to respond to a question. For example, you might read a passage or listen to a lecture in English, and then write or speak your answers in English.

Umpqua Community College Testing Services is NOT a TOEFL iBT test site. Go to TOEFL® iBT for test dates, times, and test locations. 

iBT TOEFL registration is done exclusively through the iBT TOEFL website: http://www.ets.org/toefl 

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE): Tuesday's from 7:00am- 11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm

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ASE Certification Test Registration. ASE testing is available year-round. Whether you register on the first day of a registration window or the last, you will always have 90 days from the original date of purchase to schedule an appointment. 

Register using the myASE LOGIN or create a myASE account and log in. You can also call Prometric at 1-877-346-9327.

Certification Test Fees
A $36 registration fee is paid only once during a registration window—no matter how many tests you take. Tests are $39 each, except L1, L2, and L3 which are $78.

After registration calls Umpqua Community College Testing Coordinator to set up an appointment. Please have ASE# ready (i.e ASE-5555-5555)

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA):- By appointment only

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Examinations cost $58.00 per exam. If you do not pass an exam and need to retake that exam, the fee remains at $58.00 for each exam. Exams must be paid for at the time of registering for the exam(s) with Metro Institute.

Additional exam processing fees of $5.00 per exam will be added to your Oregon Department of Agriculture license application fee for each exam that was not successfully completed (passed) on the first attempt. This will affect the following license types: Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Public Pesticide Applicator, Pesticide Consultant, and Pesticide Apprentice.

To schedule testing, you must have your legal name and correct Social Security number available. Then call 877-533-2900 or go to Metro Institute​'s website​.​​ 

Warning: You may not receive credit for an exam if the legal name or Social Security number provided at scheduling does not match what you provide at the testing center.

State Board of Tax Preparers: Currently suspended

Thinking about becoming a tax preparer? Learn more about exams, fees, and proctor sites in the General Information Booklet on Exam. REVISED EDITION (2019-2020) 

For forms, applications, examination study references, and licensing information visit: www.oregon.gov/OBTP 

If you have questions on how to apply, you are welcome to contact:
Jane Billings, Exam & Education Coordinator
Phone: (503) 373-1691, Fax: (503) 585-5797
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Building Codes Division: By appointment only

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Licensing Department
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503-373-1268
503-378-2322 (fax)
503-947-2333​​ (secure fax)

Castle Worldwide: Currently suspended

Castle has built an excellent reputation for the development of high-stakes examinations and practice tests. Castle develops in fields ranging from engineering to medical technology to physical fitness tests for the certification or licensure of professionals. Take A Test 

Testing fees vary for industry-based exams. All exams are by appointment only. Contact the Testing Coordinator for more information.

Inquires for other industry-based exams not listed may be directed to the Testing Coordinator.