Testing Center

The Testing Center at Piedmont Technical College is responsible for student placement testing. The Center also serves students and faculty by proctoring other types of tests such as make-up testing, testing for Distance Learning students and retests. 

Location: Building (B), Room 150; Greenwood Campus. 
Phone: (864) 941-8748 
Hours: 8am-6pm Mon.-Thur. (testing can begin no later than 4pm)
8am-2pm Fridays (testing can begin no later than 11am)
Email: testingcenter@ptc.edu

 

Placement Testing 

Piedmont Technical College uses the student's high school transcript for course placement. In lieu of a high school transcript, a student may also use of the following:

  • Successful completion of college level English and math courses as evidenced by a college transcript
  • Earned associate, bachelor's or higher degree from a DoE recognized institution
  • SAT/ACT or GED score report
  • For Dual Enrollment only, PSAT/Pre-ACT score report 

Accommodation Requests

If you have a documented disability and wish to request accommodations for testing, please reach out to Counseling and Support Services, prior to testing. 

Contact Information: Alexis Banks, banks.a@ptc.edu, (864) 941-8378 

Appointments

Walk-in testing is available on the Greenwood Campus for students who are unable to test remotely. Please contact the Testing Center for more information at (864) 941-8748. Appointments are needed for testing at other PTC locations. To schedule a test appointment at any other PTC location, contact your local campus.  

Resources

HonorLock Hardware/Software Requirements 
HonorLock 
How to Access the Placement Test(s) in D2L 
Admissions Office  (https://www.ptc.edu/admissions)
Academic Advising  (https://www.ptc.edu/academics/advising)
CarePlan Advising (for HealthCare Majors) -- https://www.ptc.edu/college-resources/special-initiatives/care-plan
Office of Dual Enrollment – https://www.ptc.edu/academics/dual-enrollment
Testing Center  -- https://www.ptc.edu/college-resources/academic-resources/testing-center

Proctored Testing

For information about how to take proctored tests like make-up tests, testing for Online learning students and retests, click here.

Testing Alternatives for Distance Learning Students

Distance learning students needing test administration services at locations away from PTC's Greenwood campus might want to research this website for alternative testing locations: http://www.ncta-testing.org/ or complete a request form below:

» Proctor Form for Non-PTC Campuses

» Approved Proctor List

Other Helpful Links