Testing Centers and Placement Information

Every campus has a testing center that delivers a number of these tests:

ACCUPLACER Placement is the most common test MCC students take to measure reading, writing and math skills. It will help you select the correct classes.
Online course testing for MCC students.
Online course testing for non-MCC students.
High school equivalency tests (HiSET) for Missouri adults who have not finished high school, but need a credential to apply to a college or get a new job.
Other proctored tests
Placement cut off scores

Disability support services for students

For students with documented disabilities who need special testing accommodations, go to Disability Support Services (DSS) for information. Current students who have arranged testing accommodations with DSS can schedule tests using the following form:

Accommodations Test Scheduling Form

Rules

The following items are not allowed in your possession while you test in the testing lab. Keep in mind, individual third party test might also exclude additional items. Call ahead of time to check what items are permissible.

No cell phones
No electronic devices (i.e., I-Pods, MP3 players, headphones, cameras, flash drives, laptop computers, smartwatches or pen-input devices, etc.).
No food or drinks (including water).
No books, notes or personal scratch paper.
No purses or backpacks (Lockers are available for storage).
No sunglass/eyeglass cases or pencil bags/boxes

You are encouraged to leave these materials at home or in your car. If this is not possible, a locker will be provided to store items while you are testing. Some lockers do not lock and items are left at owner’s risk.

Non-testers are NOT allowed in the testing lab.

Native language

If your native language is not English, contact the English as a Second Language (ESL) at MCC-Penn Valley, 3201 SW Trafficway, Kansas City, MO., Campus Center, room 409, or call 816.604.4041 before taking the placement test.

MCC testing centers mission statement

The Testing Center provides educational testing in an efficient, fair, accessible and secure environment with a focus on quality service.