Testing and Assessment Centers
The Central Piedmont Testing and Assessment Center provides comprehensive testing services to Central Piedmont students and faculty, local businesses and industries, as well as to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and surrounding areas.
Continue reading for our services, policies, and locations and hours.
Services
Central Piedmont has testing centers at several campuses and provides the following services (testing services availability varies by campus). In-person placement testing is now available. Remote proctors are currently available through Webex for the following services. (Visit service pages for details):
- Placement testing for college classes.
- ACCUPLACER (English as a Foreign Language/EFL) placement test for F-1 visa students and those seeking to improve their English skills in preparation to take college classes.
- Advanced Algebra and Functions (formerly College-Level Math) placement test for placement into higher-level college math courses (MAT 172, 263, and 271). Appropriate prerequisites are required prior to taking this test.
Learn more about our other services:
- TEAS testing for admission into certain healthcare programs.
- Placement testing for College and Career Readiness:
- High school completion
- English as a Second Language (ESL) for non-F-1 visa students who are looking to take our basic, free adult English classes
- Course testing for Central Piedmont faculty.
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) testing: get college-level credit by passing an exam.
- GED® testing: take the final GED® exams to earn your General Education Diploma.
- Pearson Vue testing: a variety of certification and licensure exams.
- Distance proctoring services: if you're taking a distance course through an institution other than Central Piedmont.
Central Piedmont does not administer the ACT or SAT college entrance exams.
If you need special accommodations for testing, please contact Disability Services.
Policies
In the event of inclement weather or other emergency situations, please listen to area radio and television stations or call 704-330-6888 for announcements regarding the operation of the college. When the college closes, all classes are canceled and testing appointments will need to be rescheduled.
A photo ID is required for all testing services. To maintain testing integrity, and as a courtesy to others, please do not bring children, cell phones, or other electronic devices into testing areas.
Student Academic Integrity
Students are expected to adhere to Central Piedmont's Student Academic Integrity Policy.
Testing Center Locations and Hours
Take time to familiarize yourself with directions to and parking at your scheduled testing center well in advance of your test. On the day of your test, leave with plenty of time to arrive at your test on time. All tests must be turned in before the testing center closes (time varies by center) — plan accordingly based on the length of your test.
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Cato Campus Testing Center
Course make-up testing and placement testing at Cato Campus are by appointment only. The center closes at 5 p.m. Starting Friday May 10, through Friday, July 26, Central Piedmont will operate on a summer schedule. See below.
Location
Cato Campus, Cato 1 Building, Room 134 B (first floor)
Course Make-Up Testing Hours
Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- The last test is administered at 3:30 p.m.
- All tests will be collected at 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Placement Testing Hours
Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
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Central Campus Testing Center (Includes ESL Testing Hours)
Course make-up testing and placement testing at Central Campus are by appointment only. The center closes at 5 p.m. Starting Friday May 10, through Friday, July 26, Central Piedmont will operate on a summer schedule. See below.
Location
Central Campus, Parr Center, Suite 2000
Placement Testing Hours
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Course Make-Up Testing Hours
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- The last test is administered at 3:30 p.m.
- All tests will be collected at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
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Harper Campus Testing Center
Course make-up testing and placement testing at Harper Campus are by appointment only. The center closes at 5 p.m. Starting Friday May 10, through Friday, July 26, Central Piedmont will operate on a summer schedule. See below.
Location
Harper Campus, Harper IV Building, Room 224A
Course Make-Up Testing Hours
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- The last test is administered at 3:30 p.m.
- All tests will be collected at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Placement Testing Hours
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
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Harris Campus Testing Center
Harris Campus administers the placement test. You have to make an appointment to schedule a placement test at Harris Campus (no walk-ins). The center closes at 5 p.m.
Location
Harris Campus, Harris I Building, Room 1104
Placement Testing Hours
Please email the testingcenter@cpcc.edu
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Levine Campus Testing Center
Course make-up testing and placement testing at Levine Campus are by appointment only. The center closes at 5 p.m.
Location
Levine Campus, Levine II Building, Room 2310 (second floor)
Course Make-Up Testing Hours
Please email the testingcenter@cpcc.edu
Placement Testing Hours
Please email the testingcenter@cpcc.edu
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Merancas Campus Testing Center
Course make-up testing and placement testing at Merancas Campus are by appointment only. The center closes at 5 p.m.
Location
Merancas Campus, Claytor Building, Room 1180
Course Make-Up Testing Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- The last test is administered at 3:30 p.m.
- All tests are collected at 5 p.m.
Placement Testing Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.