Please note: A valid photo ID is required for all testing.
To comply with social distancing guidelines, OCtech is limiting on-campus testing to current and prospective students by appointment only. No walk-ins, please.
Admissions Testing:
OCtech uses the ACCUPLACER for placement tests for new students. The purpose of a placement test is to help us determine what level courses a student begins with.
Schedule your test: You have the option of scheduling either a Virtual test or an in-person test here on the campus. Use the appropriate button to schedule your test. In-person testing is by appointment only.
Academic Testing for Students:
Current students needing to schedule a make-up test or are unable to take a test for a class online can schedule on-campus testing using our appointment calendar:
Other Available Tests:
Register and pay exam fee at www.ase.com.
Contact the Testing Center for an appointment 803-268-2539 (Monday testing only)
Location: Room B-245
Click here to register: REGISTER
Location: Room K-104
Register, pay, and schedule appointment online www.gedtesting.com (Monday testing only)
Location: Room B-245
Contact Career Training and Economic Development for Appointment (803-535-1236)
Fee: $110.00
Location: Room K-104
Learn more about MAT: www.milleranalogies.com
Register at https://login.msscusa.org/login. Contact Career Training and Economic Development for Appointment (803-535-1236)
Fee: $65.00 per Exam
Location: Room K-104
Register, pay, and schedule online www.ncctinc.com. (1st Wednesday of each Month testing only)
Non-OCtech Students - Non-OCtech students may pay the cashier in Building S on testing day.
Fee: $50.00
Location: Room B-245
Contact Career Training and Economic Development for appointment. (803-535-1236)
Fee: $150.00
Location: Room B-245
Learn more about NCCER: www.nccer.org
TEAS: Test of Essential Academic Skills
Click here to register: REGISTER
Fee: $95.00/ Pay cashier in Building S (803.535.1211)
Location: Room K-104
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
On June 3, TEAS 7 will be the official version. You can review additional information about the ATI TEAS, Version 7 exam, here.
There are a variety of prep resources available to help you study for the test – all aligned to the ATI TEAS, Version 7 and packed with thousands of practice questions based on the content and format of the actual exam.
Current OCtech Students:
Click here to register: REGISTER
Location: Room K-104
Non-OCtech Students:
Contact Career Training and Economic Development for appointment (803-535-1236)
Fee: $23 - 31.00 per exam
Location: Room K-104
Testing Payment and Guidelines
- Cell phones, watches, electronic devices, and personal items brought to the Testing Center must be stored in a designated area. The student must turn his/her cell phone OFF (Not on Vibrate). OCtech is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cell phones or other items left in vehicles or brought to the Testing Center.
- OCtech Testing Center does not allow backpacks, purses, cell phones, head wraps, hats, scarfs, watches, earbuds, headphones, clanging jewelry, electronic devices, or any other unauthorized items in the testing area. The student must place such things in an assigned locker or other designated area until he/she is ready to leave the center.
- OCtech is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items brought into the Testing Center.
- Children, visitors, food or drinks are not allowed in the Testing Center.
- OCtech does not permit unattended children in any campus facility and assumes no responsibility for the supervision of children on campus.
The Testing Center is authorized to dismiss an examinee from testing for any of the following reasons:
- Failing to turn off a cell phone
- Attempting to take a test for someone else
- Giving or receiving assistance of any kind
- Using notes, books, calculators or other testing aids without permission
- Attempting to remove test questions and/or responses (in any format) from the testing room
- Leaving the testing area without permission before the exam is completed
- Exhibiting confrontational, threatening or unruly behavior
If a student has a documented need for nonstandard test administration, please contact the Advising Center at 803.535.1224.
Test Taking Tips
Locations and Hours
Testing Center
Building B, Room 245
803.268.2539
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Satellite Testing Center
Building K, Room 107
803.535.1324
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM