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’s placement test is administered through Desire2Learn (D2L), the College’s learning management system. The test measures skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to help determine which classes will be best for you. There is no time limit set for any of the sections.
Testing is available 24/7/365 and requires an internet connection, a webcam, microphone, photo ID, and the use of the Google Chrome web browser. For more information on Hardware/Software requirements, see the Resources section below.
To register for testing, follow these instructions.
If you are a dual enrollment student, contact PTC's Dual Enrollment Office to schedule testing at (864) 941-8352 or dualenrollment@ptc.edu.
Learn more about placement testing at https://www.ptc.edu/college-resources/academic-resources/testing-center/placement-testing.
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
Other Helpful Links