Placement Testing

• Block Testing Instructions for placement (English, math and reading):
  • Please review placement calendar for test times, sessions vary monthly.
  • Student must set their online student account.  Go to my.maricopa.edu and click on "First Time Users Start Here."  Follow instructions provided to obtain your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID).  Password, and Student ID.  To apply for admissions go to my.maricopa.edu, then click Login and enter your User ID (MEID) and password.  Next click on Sign in and go to MCCCD Admissions under Student Center and complete your personal information.
  • Placement testing is by appointment only.
  • Students must arrive at their designated test time.
  • There is no cost to students for this service.
  • All testers ARE REQUIRED to present valid and current picture identification before testing.
  To set an appointment for the placement test visit: Online Appointment Reservation
  
  
• Single Subject placement Testing:
  • Students may walk-in during our hours of operation.  Please visit the Testing Center web page for hours of operation.
  • Student must set their online student account.  Go to my.maricopa.edu and click on "First Time Users Start Here."  Follow instructions provided to obtain your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID).  Password, and Student ID.  To apply for admissions go to my.maricopa.edu, then click Login and enter your User ID (MEID) and password.  Next click on Sign in and go to MCCCD Admissions under Student Center and complete your personal information.
  • Seating is limited, please plan accordingly.
  • There is no cost to students for this service
  • All testers ARE REQUIRED to present valid and current picture identification before testing.

CELSA Placement Testing is available for students for which English is their second language. It assists us in determining the appropriate English as a Second Language (ESL) course a student may need. Seating is limited.

• Test sessions available on a walk-in basis during normal business hours. Last testing times are 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
• Student must set their online student account.  Go to my.maricopa.edu and click on "First Time Users Start Here."  Follow instructions provided to obtain your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID).  Password, and Student ID.  To apply for admissions go to my.maricopa.edu, then click Login and enter your User ID (MEID) and password.  Next click on Sign in and go to MCCCD Admissions under Student Center and complete your personal information.
• Seating is limited, please plan accordingly.
• There is no cost to students for this service.
• CELSA assessments may only be repeated one time.
• All testers ARE REQUIRED to present valid and current picture identification before testing.

(Make-up exams, online courses, and disability-related special accommodations)

All make-up exams and on-line course testing is coordinated by the instructor with the Testing Center. Students should contact their instructors to ensure that arrangements have been made prior to arriving at the Testing Center.

Instructors: Please visit the Make-up Testing Request page for information on submitting tests and instructions to Testing services. Note: If you have a student with special needs and they are not registered in the Disability Resources and Services Office please contact (480) 857-5188.

Make-up Exams and Online Course Testing:

• Services extended only for students who may have missed an exam due to extenuating circumstances such as death in family, illness, etc. or who are taking a hybrid or online course.
  
• Testing services available:
  
  
  • Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Testers must arrive by 5:30 p.m.
  • Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Testers must arrive by 3:30 p.m.
  
  
• Limited Saturday testing available (by appointment only) during the rest of the academic year. An appointment can be made by calling (480) 732-7159. No email requests will be accepted.
  
  
• Saturday appointments must be made by 12 noon on the Thursday before a test is being requested but it would help the center staff if you would make arrangements at least 1 - 2 weeks in advance whenever possible so we can plan for appropriate staffing needs

Disability Related Test Accommodations:

• Students needing ADA special accommodations for testing must be registered with Disability Resources Services (DRS) office prior to testing.
• Testing for ADA special accommodations will be coordinated through the DRS office prior to the test. Current documentation must be on file in the Testing Center.
• Students must make an appointment for special accommodations testing. Students are encouraged to schedule their appointments at least 1 - 2 weeks in advance.
• Testing hours will be determined based on the student’s special accommodation needs.
• All testers ARE REQUIRED to present valid and current picture identification before testing.

Testing Information & Requirements for the Nursing Entrance Exam (NET)

For appointment times and availability please visit: Online Appointment Reservation

• The cost of the NET is $25.00.
• Scores are determined by the Nursing Program, for current admissions criteria and score requirements visit the Nursing web page.
• Calculators are not allowed. Scratch paper will be provided.
• Testing is available by appointment only. Seating is limited, please plan accordingly.
• Student must set their online student account.  Go to my.maricopa.edu and click on "First Time Users Start Here."  Follow instructions provided to obtain your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID).  Password, and Student ID.  To apply for admissions go to my.maricopa.edu, then click Login and enter your User ID (MEID) and password.  Next click on Sign in and go to MCCCD Admissions under Student Center and complete your personal information.
• All testers ARE REQUIRED to present valid and current picture identification before testing.
• NET results are valid for 24 months. Test results must be valid at the time of application to the Nursing Program

Process:

1. The student must have a student record (my.maricopa.edu) at CGCC in order to test.
2. Appointments may be set online through the Online Appointment Reservation page. Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis. Seating is limited. Appointments will only be held for 15 minutes, so please plan accordingly.
3. Please print your appointment confirmation page and take to the Pecos Campus – Fiscal Office in Building A to pay fees.
4. Admission exams may take 2 ½ to 3 hours to complete. Allow sufficient time to take the exam.
5. Students needing special accommodations for testing need to contact disability resources prior to testing.
6. All testers ARE REQUIRED to present valid and current picture identification before testing and evidence of payment of exam fee to test.
7. Applicants must print a copy of the exam results prior to leaving the testing center. A printed copy of the exam results must be included when submitting the MCCD Nursing Program application. Students should keep a copy of their results for their records.
8. Scores and date of testing are saved to the student information system (SIS). Testing Center staff will check the system for last date of testing. NET retesting is permitted after a 60 day waiting period for a maximum of 3 times per year (from the date of the first test).

• For payment purposes, student must set their online student account.  Go to my.maricopa.edu and click on "First Time Users Start Here."  Follow instructions provided to obtain your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID).  Password, and Student ID.  To apply for admissions go to my.maricopa.edu, then click Login and enter your User ID (MEID) and password.  Next click on Sign in and go to MCCCD Admissions under Student Center and complete your personal information.
• Distance Learning Exams are proctored on a limited basis, testing hours will be determined based on the exam specifications.
• It is the responsibility of the proctor student to call and confirm receipt of each exam and to schedule an appointment.
• Proctor students should schedule appointments at least one week prior to the testing date. Please notify staff if your exam requires a computer.
• All proctor students ARE REQUIRED to present a valid and current picture identification before testing.
• There is an hourly fee of $15.00 to proctor each exam ($15.00 minimum charge and postage fees may also be charged if not paid by the proctor students school or institution).
• Call (480) 732-7159 to schedule an appointment.
• Exams will be accepted via U.S. mail and email. No faxed exams will be accepted.
  

Our mailing address:

Testing Center

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

2626 East Pecos Road

Chandler, Arizona 85225

480-732-7159 (office)

480-732-7241 (fax)


Proctor names and job titles (your exam may be proctored by any of the following):

· Bethany Moncivaiz, Coordinator Testing Services

· Heather Elliott, Testing Technician

A member of our professional testing staff will proctor the test and complete the necessary paperwork.

For additional information, please call us at (480) 732-7159