Mission
The Community College of Aurora (CCA) serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. The CCA Testing Center supports this mission by administering a wide range of exams that support student education and career readiness. Through placement exams, credit for prior learning exams, and certification exams, students can access required courses, receive course credit, and complete certifications in their chosen field of study. The Testing Center also serves as a professional testing and certification site for first-responders, active-duty military members and their families, and the greater Aurora community.
The CCA Testing Center is certified by the National College Testing Association (NCTA) and has been recognized for its excellence in commitment to service and the integrity of its staff.
Vision
The testing Center at the Community College of Aurora strives to create a dynamic, professional, and supportive environment that
Values
The Testing Center strives to
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Complete a Placement Questionnaire
Use these questionnaires to quickly get placed into the correct course. Each questionnaire takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
You will receive an email response from theTesting Center with your placement results in 1 – 2 business days.
After you receive your placement results, make an appointment to meet with your advisor and get registered.
Student Resources
CCA students who need testing accommodations should contact the Office of Disability and Equity.
CCA students taking a placement exam are strongly encouraged to review the study guides for each exam.
If you are unsure which placement exam you should take, please make an appointment to meet with your advisor or contact the Testing Center.
Faculty/Instructor Resources
CCA faculty and instructors can submit make-up exams and accommodated exams for their students using Formstack:
For additional information, please contact the Testing Center at (303) 360-4948 or [email protected].
Complete a Placement Exam
fRegister for a placement exam to quickly be placed into the correct course. Each exam costs $5.
English
Math
English as a Second Language
You can schedule your placement exam here.
The CCA Testing Center provides on-site test administration and proctoring that allows students to earn college credit by passing an exam.
CLEP Exams
DSST Exams
CCA students are encouraged to meet with their advisor before registering for a CLEP or DSST exam.
Register for CLEP and DSST exams using the links above. After you register, schedule a time to take your exam at the Testing Center.
The Testing Center provides on-site test administration and proctoring for the following exam companies.
Each company offers competency-based, high-stakes assessment and certification exams across a wide range of industries.
Register for exams through your employer, test sponsor, or specific exam company. When registering, choose the CCA Testing Center as your testing location.
The CCA Testing Center provides on-site test administration and proctoring for CLEP and DSST exams at Buckley Space Force Base (BSFB).
Active-duty military personnel, their spouses, and Department of Defense civilian employees can take exams at BSFB.
If you are a member of one of these groups, you may be able to take exams for free with funding from the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). To find out if you are eligible, please us the following links:
US Veterans may be eligible for reimbursement for CLEP and DSST exams through the GI Bill.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday -9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (303) 360-4948
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