Testing Center
1100 7th Street Building 1, Room 117
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Phone: 515-697-7807
Fax: 515-248-7518
Contact: Kris Olds
Email:
uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Hours of Operation
- Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- No appointment necessary we are open for walk-in services.
The URBAN Testing Center is closed on most US holidays and when the campus is closed.
You must show a valid
PHOTO ID (driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.) to take
ANY test (DMACC or non-DMACC) with the Urban Campus Testing Center or remotely.
Schedule a test appointment by clicking on the
SIGN UP links below. If you are interested in taking an exam which is not listed, please email
uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu.
On-Campus Testing at Urban:
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Make-up tests for a DMACC class (know your instructor's name and have a photo ID). No appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome.
- If you have approved Accommodation on file with Disability Services, please reserve a date and time by completing your request:
Urban Test Center Accommodations
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ACCUPLACER (Reading/Writing or DMPS/ACSD) – No Appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome at least 90 minutes before closing.
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ACCUPLACER (ELL) – Appointment preferred, call 515-697-7809. Walk-ins welcome at least two hours before closing.
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ALEKS math assessments may be taken from home or on campus:
ALEKS information.
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AMBID – Appointment only call 515-697-7809 or email
uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu.
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ATI TEAS – to schedule an appointment call 515-697-7809 or email
uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu.
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Chemical Applicator (IDALS) – Chemical Applicator certification exam:Chemical Applicator (IDALS) testing appointment.
- (Examinees need to bring their login information for the testing site:
www.quia.com/web).
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CLEP – only offered on Fridays to schedule an appointment call 515-697-7809 or email
uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu.
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CNA – Comprehensive Written Exam registration through DMACC Continuing Education:
CNA registration page.
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DNR certification testing contact the DNR at 515-725-0463 for pre-approval before testing):
Iowa DNR testing appointment.
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Iowa Dental Board certification exam – To schedule:
Iowa Dental Board appointment.
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Mechanical Reasoning for a DMACC class – No Appointment Needed. Walk-ins welcome at least 30 minutes before closing.
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification – By appointment only. Email
uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu.
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Non-DMACC Community College make up exams – To schedule:
Non-DMACC exam appointment.
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Typing for a DMACC class – No appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome at least 30 minutes before closing.
Remote Testing:
Notes
- A photo ID is required to take any test.
- Tests must be started at least two hours prior to closing and must be completed prior to leaving the testing center.
- Students taking college makeup tests are required to know the name of the instructor.
- Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the Testing Center.
- Prospective students who will be attending DMACC need to have an Application for Admission on file with Admissions at least 48 hours before taking the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Test.
- Distance testing is a service provided for non-DMACC students who wish to have their test proctored at a DMACC Testing Center. These outside testers are charged $20/test with one exception – if the tester attends an Iowa Community College and is taking an exam for a CREDIT course, the fee is waived due to a reciprocity agreement between all Iowa Community Colleges. All incurred fees are payable on the day of the exam.
- Children are prohibited in the Testing Center.
- No food or drinks allowed in the Testing Center.
