Testing Centers

Welcome to Saint Louis Community College's testing centers. We provide a variety of testing for current STLCC students as well as non-STLCC students.

COVID-19 Message from the testing centers

Are the testing centers open?

The testing centers are open to serve students on campus Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

To speak with a member of our staff we ask that you send an email to your respective campus office:
Forest Park - fptesting@stlcc.edu
Florissant Valley - fvtesting@stlcc.edu
Meramec - mctesting@stlcc.edu
Wildwood - wwtesting@stlcc.edu

I am taking an online class, how can I take out of class tests?

STLCC is committed to ensuring that each student receives their accommodations.
Some accommodations can be provided by your instructor such as Extended Time.
All students should strive to create a quiet and comfortable atmosphere if taking their exams at home.
For students who need a reader and/or scribe, the Access office can help provide software to assist you with those needs.
Students who feel they are having difficulty receiving their accommodations should contact a Testing Center and/or the Access Office to see how we can assist.
REMEMBER: Instructor's may require you to use a lockdown browser for exams. (STLCC uses Respondus and Monitor).
REMEMBER: It is important that you contact your instructor as well as the Testing Center to notify them of your accommodations.

I am an online educator, how do I help my students receive their accommodations?

How can I give extended time?
- The time allowed for an exam in BlackBoard is set by the instructor. You can extend the time for individual students.
Can I require a student to use a lockdown browser?
- Yes, STLCC uses Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor for online proctored experiences.
My student receives a reader and/or a scribe, and cannot use my required lockdown browser, what are my options?
- You can allow the student to test without the use of a lockdown browser, OR
- You can contact your campus Testing Center to see how we can help you with your students accommodations.
I have more questions about giving my student their accommodations that are not addressed here.
- Please contact your campus Testing Center, and we are more than happy to help you address your concerns.
I have more questions about how to use BlackBoard and/or Lockdown browsers that are not addressed here.
- Click the link to Request Assistance from Online Education

How do I connect with other student services at St. Louis Community College?

We have set up a page to give you this information. Please visit for up-to-date information.

COVID-19 Student Information

Placement Tests

St. Louis Community College uses an untimed computerized placement test to help you know the right courses for you. After testing you can meet with your advisor to discuss the course work that would be best for you and let you start college with confidence.

Learn more about placement tests

English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment

The ESL Assessment is required of students whose native language is not English, and wish to register and attend classes at STLCC. If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate a level of English language proficiency through STLCC's ESL Assessment.

Learn more about ESL assessment

Exam Proctoring

STLCC's testing centers offer proctoring services to test takers from other universities or organizations as a community service . We proctor both paper- and computer-based tests, and we charge a flat $20.00 proctor fee per test in order to cover our expenses.

Learn more about proctored tests

Out of Class (ADA) Testing

Students who receive Out of Class (ADA) Testing Accommodations can take their tests at one of our Testing Centers. Appointments are required and the student must call, email or stop by the testing center to make an appointment. Appointments will need to be scheduled at least two days in advance. The appointment time will not be altered for late arrivals. If a student arrives 15 minutes past their appointment time, the test may have to be rescheduled.

Learn more about out of class testing