Testing and Assessment

Unweighted high school GPA is the primary method of placement into gateway English and Math courses.

Placement testing may be permitted if the student meets any of the following criteria:

• Has earned a HIgh School Equivalency or GED and did not meet the college readiness measures.
• Has graduated from a non-US high school.
• Does not have a valid high school GPA (including those who graduated without successfully completing high school Math 2).
• Has graduated from high school more than 10 years prior to enrollment.
• Has an unweighted high school GPA that is within 0.2 points below one of the GPA thresholds for placement.

If you meet any of the above criteria, contact a testing and assessment specialist to schedule your placement test.  Please review our Resources for Course Placement page for more information.

Placement Testing (FAQ)Study Guides

Placement Test Practice Tests

Placement - Math
Placement - English

Testing Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Test Dates
Placement Testing Rules
Testing Center Rules

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) measures basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage. The test is intended for use with adult nursing and radiography programs applicant populations. Once you have submitted an application with all of the prerequisites fulfilled by the deadline, you will be invited to take the TEAS® test. The objects assessed on ATI TEAS® are those which educators deemed most appropriate and relevant to measure entry level academic readiness of program applicants.

All individuals preparing to take the TEAS® test must create an ATI account. Time Limit is 209 minutes for 170 total questions. Outside calculators are not allowed for testing. A study guide is available to assist students in preparing for the TEAS® exam. Contact the SCC bookstore for more details.

TEAS® scores over two years old will not be considered during the admission process.  All eligible applicants must take the latest version of the ATI TEAS® for admission purposes.  TEAS® appointments are by invitation only.

• TEAS Calendar

• Credit by exam
• Test proctoring for online students
• Tests are by appointment only. No walk-ins. Closed Fridays during summer semester.
• Schedule your exam:

Albemarle Campus
Patterson Building, Room 114
Contact:  Wendy Starnes
Phone: 704-991-0152
Email: albemarletesting@stanly.edu

Crutchfield Education Center, Locust
Room 108
Contact:  Debbie Utley
Phone:  704-991-0320
dutley4203@stanly.edu

• Testing for students who attend other institutions but live in the local area.

• This service is available by appointment only.

• The cost is $20 per exam

• Schedule your exam:

Albemarle Campus
Patterson Building, Room 114
Contact:  Wendy Starnes
Phone: 704-991-0152
Email: albemarletesting@stanly.edu

Crutchfield Education Center, Locust
Room 108
Contact:  Debbie Utley
Phone:  704-991-0320
dutley4203@stanly.edu

• SCC offers CLEP (College Level Examination Program) to anyone desiring to quickly earned credit for what they already know at a fraction of the cost of a college course.
• There is an $89 test fee payable to College Board at the time of registration and a $20 administration fee payable to Stanly Community College in the Business Office prior to each CLEP appointment. 
• Active Military Service Members may be eligible to take exams for free - Check eligibility.
• Information about CLEP
• Register for an Exam
• Contact Debbie Utley at dutley4203@stanly.edu to schedule an appointment.

• IT Certifications

• GED® Computerized Testing

• Other certification testing

• To schedule a test, call 877-404-3926

• Site#:  54641

Albemarle Campus
Whitley Technology Center, Room 134
Monday - Thursday  by appointment only

*Closed Fridays during summer semester
Phone: 704-991-0345