Testing Center Locations
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DMACC Testing Centers
DMACC Testing Center locations have specific hours of operation and tests available.
All DMACC campuses are closed on the following dates in 2024:
- January 1
- January 15
- February 16
- May 27
- July 4
- September 2
- October 25
- November 27 (close at noon)
- November 28-29
- December 23 - January 1, 2025
Additional test center closures are noted below under each location.
Online/Remote Testing (All Campuses)
DMACC offers remote testing for three assessments:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessment for DMACC (Reading and Writing).
- ACCUPLACER® Assessment for employment (Reading, Writing, and Math).
- ALEKS Assessment for DMACC Math Placement
Remote Testing:
- Remote ACCUPLACER®
- Remote ALEKS (Math) - see instructions under "Math Placement at DMACC"
Ames Testing Center
Address: 1420 S. Bell Street, Room 220, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-663-6723
Email: amestestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed March 11 - 14, December 16 - 24 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours | Closed | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Closed | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Closed |
Scheduling: Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule.
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL).
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to "Math Placement at DMACC".
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
Ankeny Testing Center
Address: 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg. 6, Room 23, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: 515-964-6595
Email: ankenytestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Map: Map of Ankeny Campus Park in Lot K, enter Building 6 through the door on the left.
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours* | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
*Special Hours open from 8am-4pm only: December 16-20; January 2-10; March 17-21; May 12-16
Saturday Testing: The Ankeny Testing Center will be closed 12/14 due to inclement weather.
The Ankeny Testing Center will be open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:00a-12:00p. Saturday appointments can be scheduled here.
Scheduling: See below for requirements.
Tests offered – no appointment needed:
- ACCUPLACER Assessments – Allow at least 90 minutes for testing.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL) – Allow at least two hours for testing.
- ATI TEAS Assessment – Allow 4 hours for check-in and testing. Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment.
- Dental Board Certification - Allow 1 hour for testing. Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- If you have an approved accommodation on file with Disability Services, schedule an appointment online: Ankeny Test Center Accommodations.
- Accommodation Answers
- Pesticide Applicator – Allow at least 1 hour for testing. Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Tests offered – by appointment only:
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Schedule an appointment to reserve a seat. Walk-ins welcome if a PC is available.
- ALEKS testing at Ankeny is in the Computer Lab in Building 6 unless signage directs you to the Testing Center in Building 6.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- Assessor/Deputy Assessor – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
- Challenge Tests – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
- CLEP – Appointment required. Schedule an appointment.
- CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
- Firefighter Written Exam - Schedule an appointment.
- PearsonVUE computer based testing. Call for scheduling information.
- Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board Exam (Kirkwood) – Schedule an appointment. Testers must register for an exam with Kirkwood Community College before making a testing appointment at DMACC.
- Other Colleges proctored exams. Call or email to schedule.
Boone Testing Center
Address: 1125 Hancock Drive, Room 102, Boone, IA 50036
Phone: 515-433-5096
Email: boonetestingcenter@dmacc.edu
2024 closed dates: December 13-31. Closing early December 12 at 3:00 p.m.
2025 closed dates: January 1-7. Closing early January 8 and 9 at 4:00 p.m., and January 10 at 3:00 p.m.
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Scheduling: Hours may vary. Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule and to confirm the hours of operation.
- ACCUPLACER Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL).
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat. Walk-ins welcome if a PC
is available.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- ATI TEAS Assessment.
- CASAS - Testing for Workforce Training Academy and HiSET.
- CLEP
- Challenge Tests
- CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
- Pesticide Applicator Exam - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Carroll Testing Center
Address: 906 N Grant Road, Carroll, IA 51401
Phone: 712-792-1755
Email: carrolltestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed May 3 - 20, August 2 - 20 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Scheduling: Hours may vary. Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule and to confirm the hours of operation.
- ACCUPLACER Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL).
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- ATI TEAS Assessment.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
- Pesticide Applicator Exams - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Des Moines/Urban Testing Center
Address: 1100 7th St, Building 1, Room 117, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-697-7807
Email: uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. |
Scheduling: See below for requirements.
Walk-in testing allowed, appointments preferred
- ACCUPLACER – Allow at least 90 minutes for testing.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL) – Allow at least two hours for testing.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- If you have an approved accommodation on file with Disability Services, schedule an appointment online: Des Moines/Urban Test Center Accommodations.
- Pesticide Applicator - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Tests offered - by appointment only:
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Schedule an appointment to reserve a seat. Walk-ins welcome if a PC is available.
- ALEKS testing at Urban is in the Testing Center in Building 1 Room 117, unless signage directs you to a different room.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- ATI TEAS Assessment
- CLEP – Schedule an appointment.
- CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
- Iowa Dental Board Certification - Schedule an appointment.
- Iowa DNR Operator Certification - Testers must call 515-725-0463 for pre-approval before making an appointment at DMACC.
- Iowa Fire (NFSI) - IO Solutions account registration required prior to test day.
- Iowa Plumber and Mechanical Professional Licensing Exam - After board approval, register by calling 131-939-8102. Finally select your test below.
- Other exams – Schedule an appointment.
Newton Testing Center
Address: 600 N. 2nd Ave. West, Room 109, Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-791-1730
Email: newtonlibrary@dmacc.edu
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours* | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
*Special Hours
- 2024:The Newton Testing Center will be closed Friday Dec 13 for the remainder of the year.
- 2025:The Newton Testing Center will be closed Thursday Jan 2 – Tuesday Jan 7. Reopening Jan 8 from 9am-12pm, Jan 9 4pm-8pm, and Jan 10 9am-12pm.
Scheduling: Hours may vary when classes are not in session. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation. An appointment is required. Call or email to make an appointment.
- ACCUPLACER Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL).
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat. Walk-ins welcome if a PC
is available.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- ATI TEAS Assessment.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Firefighter Written Exam.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
- Pesticide Applicator Exam - Examinees need to create an account at quia.com/web and bring their login information to the testing site.
Perry Testing Center
Address: 1011 2nd Avenue, Perry, IA 50220
Phone: 515-428-8100
Email: perrycenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed March 11-15, May 3-20, March 27, and August 2-20 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
Hours: By appointment only.
Scheduling: Appointments are required. Call to schedule.
- ACCUPLACER Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL).
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- DMACC proctored exams.
Southridge Testing Center
Address: 1111 E. Army Post Rd, Room 3, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: 515-287-8720
Email: southridgetestingcenter@dmacc.edu
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Saturday Testing: The Southridge Testing Center will be open the following Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.: August 24, September 28, October 19, November 16, and December 14.
Scheduling: See requirements below.
- ACCUPLACER Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER (ELL).
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- ATI TEAS Assessment – Appointment required. Email to schedule.
- CASAS - Testing for Workforce Training Academy (WTA).
- CLEP – Appointment required, email to schedule.
- CNA Comp Test – Schedule an appointment.
- Dental Board Certification - Appointment required. Email to schedule.
- DNR Wastewater Treatment, Water treatment, and Distribution Operator Certification Examination - Testers must be pre-approved by the DNR. Call 515-725-0463 for pre-approval before making an appointment at DMACC.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Lead Abatement Contractor and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor - call 515-256-4942 to register before making an appointment at DMACC.
- Other Colleges proctored exams – Appointment required. Email to schedule.
- Pesticide Applicator - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
- Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board Exam (Kirkwood) - Testers must register for an exam with Kirkwood Community College before making an appointment at DMACC.
West Des Moines Testing Center
Address: 5959 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-2426
Email: westtestingcenter@dmacc.edu
| Hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Scheduling: Appointments are required. Call to schedule.
- ACCUPLACER Assessments
- DMACC students: Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule. Allow at least 90 minutes for testing.
- Non-DMACC students: Please call to schedule an appointment. Bring a photo ID and $20 payment (cash or check).
- ACCUPLACER (ELL) – Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule. Allow at least two hours for testing.
- ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
- See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
- For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
- DMACC proctored exams. Appointments are required.
- If you have an approved accommodation on file with Disability Services, schedule an appointment online: West Des Moines Test Center Accommodations.