The Testing Center, located in Main 176 (Clifton Campus), provides a secure and quiet testing environment for assessment and offers testing for placement, certification, and accommodated exams.
Students are asked to make an appointment online to complete any of the following assessments, using the Testing Center section of the College website.
ACCUPLACER
The ACCUPLACER is used to assist placement of students in general education (math and English Composition) courses. Individuals using ACCUPLACER must be in one of these groups:
- A Cincinnati State CCP applicant who has not completed their sophomore year of high school.
- An internationally-educated student who needs to demonstrate English proficiency for admission.
- A current Cincinnati State student with an advisor's consent to test via ACCUPLACER.
English as a Second Language Assessment
Students who completed their secondary education or equivalency in a language other than English are required to take the ACCUPLACER ESL test prior to their first academic advising meeting. As an alternative, students may present one of the following:
- A transcript demonstrating completion of a college-level English course with a grade of “C” or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in an English-speaking country.
- An official score from TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test from the last two years.
- An official score from ACT or SAT.
See the Application Process section of this Catalog for additional information about required test scores for international student applicants.
General Education Development (GED)
The GED® Test covers four subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts. A list of GED/High School Equivalency Preparation Centers is available on the Ohio Department of Education website.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Cincinnati State is a recognized CLEP testing center where students may take subject exams to earn college credit sponsored by the College Board. The list of courses awarded based on subject scores earned is in the Academic Policies section of this Catalog. Non-Cincinnati State students should check with their institution regarding applicable CLEP credit.
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
TEAS is a computerized assessment of basic academic knowledge in reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. This exam is available only to Cincinnati State students and is a Selective Admission requirement for students entering the following Health and Public Safety programs: Nursing RN (NUR), Nursing LPN-to-RN (NURP), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). Please visit the Testing Center section of the College website for registration information.
Proctoring Services for Distance Learning
The Testing Center is authorized to administer many exams and can serve as a proctor for your college, or university’s distant learning exams. Examinees who are interested in scheduling a test at the Testing Center should first contact their college or university for approval and then email testingcenter@cincinnatistate.edu to schedule a testing time.
Testing Accommodations
If you are a student with special needs and require academic accommodations during testing, you are encouraged to contact the Cincinnati State Office of Disability Services at (513) 569-1775 to establish accommodation services prior to testing.
PearsonVue
Cincinnati State is an authorized PearsonVue Testing Center. For more information, visit https://home.pearsonvue.com.