The RCTC Testing Center offers various testing opportunities and services for students in a secure, quiet environment. Students who wish to schedule an exam should follow the instructions below. The Testing Center is located in AT 209, directly above the RCTC Bookstore.
- ONLY REGISTERED TESTERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE TESTING CENTER. Parents, children, friends, guests, etc. cannot enter the Testing Center. Testers who bring unauthorized guests into the Testing Center risk their test session and/or test results cancelled or invalidated.
- A VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO TAKE ANY SCHEDULED EXAM. Students who do not have a photo ID upon arriving at the Testing Center will NOT BE ALLOWED to test, even with verbal identification from staff or faculty.
All personal items will be stored in a Testing Center locker upon entry. No items, including food, beverages, cell phones, headphones, or other electronic items will be permitted at any testing station. Students who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be asked to leave the Testing Center to maintain a proper testing environment.
Accuplacer Placement Testing
Students who have been admitted to RCTC and have been directed to complete a placement exam should sign up for an Accuplacer Placement Test. Please do NOT sign up if you have not been directed to do so.
Test sessions for spring 2027 students will begin mid-October. Please check the Placement Testing Calendar for dates/times.
Accuplacer Study Materials
Accuplacer offers online-based practice tests and prep materials through their ACCUPLACER Student Portal. Students can create a free account with their personal email to access the resources.
Students who have been directed to take a placement test are allowed one retest per calendar year for each test required. No additional testing will be permitted following the original test and one retest until 365 days have passed.
Students who cannot travel to RCTC for the Accuplacer can take the test at a United States testing center closest to home. Please reach out via email, [email protected], to obtain a test voucher.
Other Testing Options
The RCTC Testing Center offers CLEP and DSST testing to admitted and current RCTC students. These tests require a proctoring fee of $20 per exam to be paid on exam day. Test options are posted on the Testing Center Calendar.
If you do not see an option that fits your needs, please email the Testing Center at [email protected].
As of Fall 2026, distance exam proctoring has been discontinued. We apologize for the inconvenience, but encourage testers to reach out to their employer, organization, or instructor to find alternative solutions.
Testing Center Contact Information
[email protected]
RCTC Testing Center
Box 11
851 30th Avenue, SE
Rochester, Minnesota 55904-4999
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8am – 4:30pm
Hours are subject to change due to testing schedules.
RCTC students with disabilities should be referred to Travis Kromminga, Director of Disability Services, at 507-280-2968. WSU-R students with disabilities should be referred to Nancy Dumke, Assistant Director of the Disability Resource Center, at 800-342-5978. Students at other Minnesota State Colleges and Universities should contact their institution’s testing center.