Testing Services provides:
- Next-Generation (Next-Gen) ACCUPLACER Placement Testing
- Instructional Makeup and Retesting
- Credit by Examination (CLEP, DANTES DSSTs, Foreign Language and Nursing)
- NLN NEX RN and PN Entrance and ATI RN Exit Exam Testing
- Certification Testing (Magistrate, FAA, McKissock/Aceable Agent Real Estate)
- Test Proctoring for Other Colleges and Agencies
Trident Technical College’s Testing Services is a member of the Consortium of College Testing Centers and subscribes to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines for Post-Secondary Test Centers.
Next-Gen ACCUPLACER Placement Testing
Click here for information on the Next-Gen ACCUPLACER Placement Test, the computerized placement test that determines your knowledge in math, reading and writing.
Instructional Makeup and Retests
Some instructors allow students to take makeup tests and retests at Testing Services. The final exam period is designated as a time final exams are administered in the Testing Centers for students requiring special accommodations.
Credit by Examination
Testing Services provides the following academic standing examinations.
TTC Limitations on Advanced Standing Credit
The awarding of advanced standing through testing (e.g. CLEP, DANTES, etc.) is subject to the following limitations:
- A TTC student may receive up to 16 semester credit hours but not more than one-fourth of the total curriculum hours required for program completion.
- Official score reports must be received in the Registrar's office prior to the beginning of the semester in which a student seeks advanced standing through testing.
- Credits will not be awarded for a course previously attempted (including withdrawals).
- Awarded advanced standing credits will not affect a student's grade point average.
- A three-month waiting period is required to be eligible to repeat a CLEP exam.
- A 30-day waiting period is required to be eligible to repeat a Dantes DSST exam.
- TTC does not guarantee that advanced standing credit awarded for required TTC courses will transfer to other institutions.
- For a list of Advanced Placement Equivalencies, click here.
- For a list of International Baccalaureate Equivalencies, click here.
For more information or to schedule a test, contact Suzy Chandler at 843-574-6684 or suzy.chandler@tridenttech.edu.
Test Scores Release Form
Please select the Test Score Release Form to request these scores to be sent to another school.
Helpful Testing Links
Testing Companies
- ACT/ACT Assessments
- Placement Test (ACCUPLACER)
- The College Board
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- DANTES DSST Program
Reference Books and Study Guides
Test Proctoring for Other Colleges and Agencies
Testing Services provides test-proctoring services for students of other colleges and agencies outside the Charleston area.
Testing Services is restricted from providing proctoring services for colleges in the Charleston area. Colleges with local sites include College of Charleston, Charleston Southern, Limestone, Webster, Citadel, Southern Wesleyan, Strayer and St. Leo.
A valid photo identification is required for testing (college ID, driver's license, passport, military ID).
Testing is by appointment only.
Cost
$30 per test for non-TTC course testing
$40 for ACCUPLACER test administration and score processing
Examinees are responsible for all international shipping fees.
Thornley Campus
Suzy Chandler
843-574-6684
suzy.chandler@tridenttech.edu
Berkeley Campus (currently closed for renovations)
Faith Mouzon
843-899-8008
faith.mouzon@tridenttech.edu
Dorchester Campus
Cliphosha Ravenel
843-574-6700
Cliphosha.Ravenel@tridenttech.edu
Mount Pleasant Campus
Babette Metts
843-958-5810
babette.metts@tridenttech.edu
Palmer Campus
Charles Martino
843-722-5516
charles.martino@tridenttech.edu