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Testing from a Remote Location

Before scheduling your exam, please review the detailed information regarding the exam.

  • COMPASS math placement exams may be taken at the schools listed in the Remote Testing Site table below.  Scores from schools not listed will not be accepted.
  • You MUST identify yourself as an ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY student when you schedule the exam and again when you arrive at the remote testing site.
  • When testing at a remote site, the exam must be taken no later than two weeks prior to your scheduled Preview date in order for you to register for classes during Preview orientation. 
  • Photo identification and your University Identification number (UID) will be required and the testing fee (cash or money order) will be due on the day of the test. You will not be allowed to test without these items.

Remote Testing Site

Site Information

ACT Center – Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$26.50 testing fee

ACT Center – City Colleges of Chicago
Jackson St., Chicago

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$26.50 testing fee

ACT Center - Lincoln Land Community College,
Springfield

 

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$26.50 testing fee

ACT Center - Moraine Valley, Palos Hills

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$26.50 testing fee

ACT Center – South Suburban College
Business & Career Institute
South Holland

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$26.50 testing fee

Black Hawk College, Moline

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$30 testing fee

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn (main campus only)

 

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$25 testing fee

Elgin Community College, Elgin

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$15 testing fee

Harper College, Palatine

 

 

 

Testing is done on a walk-in basis.
M, T, W, Th  9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday           9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday      9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
June 5 - August 7 closed Friday and Saturday
$20 testing fee
Phone (847) 925-6000 Ext. 7575

Highland Community College, Freeport

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$20 testing fee

Illinois Central College, East Peoria

 

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$15 testing fee

John Wood Community College, Quincy

Call to schedule an appointment.
$15 testing fee
Phone (217) 641-4338
(217) 641-4314
(217) 641-4339

Joliet Junior College, Joliet -- main campus only

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$25 testing fee

Parkland College, Champaign

Contact Illinois State University,
(309)438-2100, to pre-register to test at this site.
$25 testing fee

Prairie State College, Chicago Heights

(Testing available February 2 - May 28 only)

Testing is done on a walk-in basis.
View Prairie State's testing schedule
$15 testing fee

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville -- main campus only

Call to schedule an appointment.
Calculators are provided.
$15 testing fee
Phone (618)235-2700 Ext. 5182

Truman College, Chicago

Testing is done on a walk-in basis.
M, T, W, Th  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday           9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Saturday      9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
$15 testing fee
Phone (773) 907-4723

Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove

Call to schedule an appointment.
Calculators are provided.
$15 testing fee
Phone (630) 466-7900 Ext. 5700

Illinois State University

uCollege@ilstu.edu

University College
Normal, Il 61790-4060
Phone: (309) 438-3217

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