Assessment and Testing
Community College of Aurora Testing Center Mission Statement
The Community College of Aurora Testing Center administers placement, online distance education, credit for prior learning and certification tests, to students, the community, and the military and their families. Test administration is done in a professional, positive and distraction-free environment in order to promote academic success and career advancement. The CCA Testing Center locations adhere to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.
New Students: Determine your Course Placement!
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Complete the English Self-Assessment questionnaire. This will determine the English course you can take during your first semester.
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Complete the Math Placement form. This will determine the Math course you can take during your first semester.
- The ESL LOEP Accuplacer Test will determine the ESL courses you can take during your first semester. This placement test is intended for non-native English speakers.
Schedule a Testing Appointment
Appointments are required at all Testing Center locations. Schedule your testing appointment here on the Testing Center's scheduling webpage.
Services
CCA Students: Determine your Course Placement >
Before attending orientation and registering for classes, all students must determine English and/or Math Course placement.
- English Self-Assessment questionnaire
- Math Placement form
- Accuplacer Testing for Placement
- ESL LOEP Accuplacer Test
- Spanish Placement Test
CCA students needing accommodations should contact The Office of Disability and Equity prior to testing.
Other Tests >
Find out about the tests and certifications offered in the Testing Center.
The Testing Center offers a variety of exams to CCA students and the community. Please select an exam below for more information.
- CLEP and DSST Tests to Earn College Credits
- Translation & Interpretation Entrance Assessment
- Testing at Buckley Air Force Base
- PearsonVUE
- Scantron Testing (formerly Castle Worldwide)
- National Testing Network Exams | NTN
- National Center for Competency Testing | NCCT
- HiSET
- PLA Business Exams | MiCasa Resource Center
Make-up exams for current CCA students are proctored at the Library located in the StudentCentre S202. They can be reached at 303-340-7542 or via email at instructor.testing@ccaurora.edu
Proctoring Services >
In response to COVID-19 safety restrictions, we have temporarily suspended administering on-line/distance educational testing for other institutions.
The CCA Testing Center is a participant in the Consortium of College Testing Centers for distance learners. We can work with your organization to provide a quiet testing space for your proctoring needs.
Proctoring services are only offered on the CentreTech Campus for a fee of $25 per test. Complete 6 easy steps to take your test at CCA.
Score Release Request >
Send CCA placement scores to another college.
If you took the Accuplacer or the CCPT with the Community College of Aurora, and need your scores sent to another college, please complete the online Score Release Request form.
Allow 2-3 business days for this request to be processed.
Frequently Asked Questions >
Here you can find answers to common questions.
Do I need to schedule an appointment to take a test at the Testing Center?
Yes. Testers must schedule their appointment(s) online at least 24 hours in advance.
Yes. Testers must schedule their appointment(s) online at least 24 hours in advance.
What are the Testing Center Hours of Operations?
Hours of operations vary based on location. Schedule your appointment and select your location to view specific hours.
Hours of operations vary based on location. Schedule your appointment and select your location to view specific hours.
What do I need to bring?
A government issued ID, student number (if CCA student), and a method of payment for the exam fee.
A government issued ID, student number (if CCA student), and a method of payment for the exam fee.
Examples of valid government identification are:
Valid Colorado Driver's License or Permit
Valid Colorado Identification Card
Valid Out-of-state Driver's License or Permit
Valid U.S. Passport
Foreign Passport with photograph
Military Identification or Common Access Card (CAC)
Certificate of Naturalization with photograph
Certificate of Citizenship with photograph
Valid I-551 (Green Card)
Valid EAH/Temporary Resident
Refugee/Asylee I-94 with photograph
BIA Identification Card with photo
Veterans Administration (VA) Card with photograph
School Identification Card (Valid for ACCUPLACER)
Government-Issued Identification Card with a photograph
*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of requisite ID, and that ID requirements can vary by examination type, or sponsor/company.
**For questions regarding your identification, please contact the Testing Center at Testing@ccaurora.edu.
If I need to pay for my test, what methods of payment does the Testing Center accept?
We accept cash, credit card, and check. Saturday payments must be made with a credit card or in exact change. All fees are non-refundable.
We accept cash, credit card, and check. Saturday payments must be made with a credit card or in exact change. All fees are non-refundable.
Can I take my test at the Buckley Air Force Base, if I'm not in the military?
No. Testing is only available for active duty military members, their spouses, and DOD civilians.
No. Testing is only available for active duty military members, their spouses, and DOD civilians.
Review the Testing Center Rules and Conditions to see full details of items that are allowed in the testing lab.
Locations and Contact Information >
Find out where to test at CCA.
CentreTech Campus
16000 E CentreTech Parkway, Suite A205
Aurora, CO 80011
Tel: 303-360-4948 Fax: 303-340-7401
Email: Testing@CCAurora.edu
Lowry Campus
710 Alton Way, Room 119
Denver, CO 80230
Tel: 303-340-7239
Email: LowryTesting@CCAurora.edu
Buckley Space Force Base
Education Building 606, Room 112
Tel: 303-360-4948
Email: Testing@CCAurora.edu
Contact Us
Email: Testing@CCAurora.edu
Phone: (303) 360-4948
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