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Everything you need to get ready for the ACCUPLACER, CLEP, GED, and Pearson VUE exams — plus what to bring, how to schedule, and where to practice before test day.
TSC Testing Services
Welcome to the Trinidad State Testing Services page. Visit the Testing Center in Berg Room 306 in Trinidad, or Room 202 (Learning Center) on the Valley Campus, to take any of the exams below. Our team is committed to supporting students as they work to increase access to college, complete degrees and certificates, persist in their classes, and transfer successfully to a four-year college.
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Practice Before You Test
Free, official practice materials can help lower test-day stress and give you a better sense of your placement scores before you arrive.
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ACCUPLACER Free Practice
Create a free account for practice tests that resemble the real ACCUPLACER, plus downloadable sample questions for every section.
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CLEP Exam Information
Earn college credit for what you already know. CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, accepted at more than 2,900 colleges and universities.
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Free ACCUPLACER Practice Test
A parent shared this site that their student has been using to prepare: free practice tests and sample questions for the ACCUPLACER.
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Before You Arrive
Testing Basics for All Candidates
Review these requirements before you schedule any exam at the Testing Center.
Scheduling
- The Trinidad and Alamosa (Valley) campuses require appointments for all exams.
- Pearson VUE exams must be scheduled directly through the Pearson VUE site.
- Students testing with accommodations must schedule at least seven business days in advance.
Payment
- Contact the Business Office at (719) 846-5547 to pay your testing fee.
- Bring your payment receipt with you on the day you test.
- If you pay by phone, an email confirming payment will be sent to our testing centers.
Photo IDs are mandatory to test. They must be current and not expired — some exams may also require a secondary ID. Test staff are contractually required to accept only proper identification, so don’t schedule an exam if you don’t have it. If your ID is lost or stolen, you will not be able to test until you have a replacement.
Acceptable Primary Photo IDs
- Driver’s license
- Military ID
- State ID card
- Passport
- TSC Student Photo ID (for instructional and college placement exams)
- Concurrent Enrollment students may use a high school or library photo ID for college placement exams
Not Permitted During Testing
- Giving or receiving assistance of any kind to or from another test taker
- Using any testing aid not permitted by your instructor or exam sponsor
- Attempting to take the exam for another person
- Talking with other test takers during a session
- Tampering with computer equipment or using it for anything other than the test
- Distracting other test takers in any way
Restricted Items
- Hats, coats, gloves, hoodies
- Watches
- Drinks, water bottles, food
- Cell phones, tablets, and other electronic devices
- Eyeglass, pencil, and calculator cases
- Sunglasses, purses, backpacks, wallets, keys
- Headphones or earbuds
- Other items as determined by exam type
The Testing Center provides scratch paper, pens, and pencils. A locker and lock are available to store any items that aren’t allowed inside the testing center.
Exam Types
Which Exam Are You Taking?
Each exam has its own registration process, timing, and requirements. Find yours below.
CLEP Testing
The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you earn college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Pass any of the 33 CLEP exams to work toward your college and career goals.
GED Testing
The General Educational Development (GED) test measures skills and knowledge similar to a high school course of study. It is computer-based and includes four modules: Science (90 min), Social Studies (90 min), Mathematical Reasoning (115 min), and Reasoning through Language Arts (150 min).
- Register and view pricing at GED.com; the Testing Center does not schedule GED appointments
- GED Testing Service Call Center: 877-392-6433, Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. CST
- A valid government-issued ID is required; test takers under 16 must complete an age waiver
- Results are available within 24 hours; you may retest up to three times per year at the same fee
Pearson VUE Exams
Pearson VUE exams must be scheduled directly through the Pearson VUE site. If you run into trouble setting up your exam, contact the Testing Center and we’ll help you sort it out.
Distance Learning Proctor Services
If you attend another college and need a test proctored at Trinidad State, contact the Testing Coordinator for the Trinidad or Valley campus for scheduling and pricing details.
Accommodations
Disability Services
If you’re requesting accommodations for ACCUPLACER or CLEP testing, provide current disability documentation to the Disability Services office on your campus to ensure accommodations are arranged with reasonable time. Accommodations may vary from college to college. For other professional certification or licensing exams, refer to that exam’s own website for its accommodation process.
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