- Make-Up exams can be scheduled at any time.
- If you arrive later than that time; you may not be allowed to take your test or receive your full time based on lab capacity and/or hours of operation and may need to reschedule for another date and time.**
Testing Services Mission Statement
Testing Services actively participates in Joliet Junior College’s overarching mission to promote lifelong learning by adhering to high standards when facilitating course placement, offering accessible and relevant testing services, furnishing an appropriate and consistent testing environment, providing courteous customer service, and continuously evaluating and improving upon existing policies and procedures. To that end, JJC’s Testing Services adheres to the National College Testing Association Professional Standards and Guidelines, and strives to attain meaningful certifications and credentials.
Please review our Hours, Locations, and Parking in the sections labeled below for the most up-to-date information on hours at each campus.
Testing Information
Hours, Locations, and Parking
Hours
- Due to storm damage, our City Center location will be closed until further notice.
- Testing Services will be closed from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. on the following dates for staff meetings:
- September 6th, 2024
- October 18th, 2024
- November 22nd, 2024
- Main Campus: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Romeoville Campus: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- City Center Campus: Closed
Main Campus
Room A-1138
- Monday to Thursday
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- No more walk-in placement testers accepted after 7pm
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- No more walk-in placement testers accepted after 3:30pm
- 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- No more walk-in placement testers accepted after 11:00am
Main Campus Parking
Drive to Building A. Park in lot E1 or E2. No parking pass required.Romeoville Campus
Room RMA-1039
- Monday to Thursday
- 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- No more walk-in placement testers accepted after 5:30pm
- Closed
Romeoville Campus Parking
Drive to Building A. Park in lot 1. No parking pass required.City Center Campus
Please Note:
- Due to storm damage, our City Center location will be closed until further notice.
- Testing Services at City Center will be closed the week before and week of midterms and finals.
Room JCTR-6002
- Thursday
- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- No more walk-in placement testers accepted after 3:30pm
- Closed
City Center Campus Parking
- Option 1: Park in the JJC Student Parking lot, located at the corner of Benton Street and Chicago Street. To park in this student lot, speak with the JJC Security Officer located at the City Center's front desk. Inform the officer you are completing a test with Testing Services and present photo ID. Once verified, the officer will provide you with a temporary parking pass. Display this temporary pass in your vehicle to prevent receiving a parking ticket. IMPORTANT: Please make sure you park in a designated JJC Student Parking Lot. Parking anywhere else may result in your vehicle being towed or you receiving a parking citation.
- Option 2: Use a parking meter. View downtown Joliet parking options.
Testing Accommodations
Request Accommodations
If you have a documented disability affecting your ability to take a test, you can receive accommodations. Visit our Tests Administered page to learn more about accommodations available for each test. Tests Administered Page
Questions?
Testing Guidelines
All testers must follow these guidelines:
- Cell phones, iPods, smart watches and all other electronic devices are prohibited. Lockers are available for these items. If a tester is caught with a device, their test may be confiscated, and the incident will be reported. The tester may be banned from Testing Services for a period of time.
- Cell phones will be required to be placed and secured into a Yondr pouch before it is locked up in one of the provided lockers. This is an added test security measure to ensure cell phones are not being brought into the computer lab. The pouch will be unlocked upon leaving the testing center as you return your locker key.
- Food and beverages are not allowed. These items must be disposed before entering Testing Services.
- Backpacks, books, paperwork, electronic devices, hats, scarves and all other personal items are not allowed. Lockers are available for these items. If items do not fit in a locker, they must be stored elsewhere.
- Jackets and Coats are not allowed in the testing centers.
- Children are not allowed in the testing centers.
- No talking or distractions allowed in the testing centers.
- Testers must present appropriate photo ID. There are no exceptions to this rule. Individuals without a photo ID will not be allowed to test. A picture of a photo ID will not be accepted.
- Calculators and ear plugs are provided upon request. Note: Calculators are not permitted for all exams. Calculators are not permitted for the ALEKS placement exam (effective Sept. 1, 2019).
- No tests will begin within one hour of Testing Services' closing.
- All testers must schedule their exams to allow for enough time to complete testing. For example, if a student has a two-hour exam, the student must schedule accordingly.
- Exams must be completed in one sitting. The exception to this rule is non-writing placement testing. Testers may complete a section or sections of the test and then take a break.
- Homework will not be accepted by Testing Services. Testers must make arrangements with instructors to submit homework assignments.
- If a tester is observed cheating, all testing and unauthorized materials will be confiscated. The Dean of Students, the tester's instructor, institution, company, or test producer will be notified immediately. The tester may be banned from Testing Services for a period of time.
- Items left in Testing Services will be given toCampus Police.
- All testers must follow the JJCStudent Code of Conduct.
- Mechanical pens and pencils are not allowed. Testing Services will provide standard pencils for testing.
- All scratch paper and notes are collected at the end of an exam.
Cleaning and Safety Measures
- Testers are encouraged to use hand sanitizer before and after testing within the computer lab
- Workspaces cleaned regularly
- Social distancing encouraged
- Masks optional at all common areas and in the testing lab
- Hand sanitizer provided campus-wide
- All testers should review JJC's COVID Information for up-to-date information on campus operations.
Last updated May 28, 2024.
FERPA Guide for Parents
Test Scores and FERPA
- Protect the privacy of a student's educational records
- Establish the rights of students to review their own educational records
Once a student turns 18, or attends school beyond high school, parents no longer have the right to access student records. This includes students that are dually enrolled in high school and college. This means that all academic information (GPA, transcript, academic warnings, academic probation or discipline records) regarding your college student goes directly to the student. This also includes test scores and testing information, such as appointment details, testing accommodations and specific test details.
How to Access to Your Student's Records
Student must give specific, written permission to have their information released to their parents, guardians, or other individual. For more information about FERPA and resources for students and parents, contact the Student Rights and Responsibilities office.
Testing Services Staff
- Corey Orsini, Testing Services Manager
Office: A-1137
Phone: (815) 280-2220
Email: corey.orsini@jjc.edu - Vacant, Testing and Accommodations Specialist
Office: A-1138
Phone:
Email: - Cathy Carson, Lead Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-7785 or (815) 280-2261
Email: cacarson@jjc.edu - Maura Lopez, Lead Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2840
Email: mlopez@jjc.edu - Rachael Olson, Testing Associate
Office: A-1148
Phone: (815) 280-2268
Email: rachael.olson@jjc.edu - Kim Feigel, Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2261
Email: kfeigel@jjc.edu - Elizabeth Kanady, Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2261
Email: elizabeth.kanady@jjc.edu - Nicole LaVarier, Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2261
Email: nicole.lavarier@jjc.edu - Magana, Maria, Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2261
Email: maria.magana@jjc.edu - Tim Nelson, Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2261
Email: tinelson@jjc.edu - Jamiah Sanders, Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2261
Email: jamiah.sanders@jjc.edu - Irma DiBartolomeo, Testing Assistant
Office: A-1138
Phone: (815) 280-2261
Email: irma.dibartolomeo@jjc.edu
Last updated May 28, 2024.
Scheduled and Unscheduled Closures
- Academic Calendar
- Winter Weather Info
Placement Tests
Do I Need Placement Testing to Take JJC Classes?
It depends. You may be able to bypass placement testing due to JJC's permanent and temporary alternative placement measures (effective Fall 2020 until further notice). In other words, if you have a high enough High School GPA or ACT/SAT/PSAT score, you may not need placement testing. Please view the charts below. On-Campus placement testing is on a walk-in basis.
All testers should review JJC's COVID Information for up-to-date information on campus operations.
Charts: Find Out If You Need Placement Testing
ACT, SAT, and PSAT Placement Scores
Measure Score Placement Registration Term ACT English 19+ English 101 or English 130 ALL TERMS ACT/SAT scores are valid for 48 months PSAT scores are valid for 24 months (PSAT 10 or NMSQT/11 Only) *Requires geometry prerequisite SAT – EBRW 480+ ACT Math 22+ Math 119*, 123*, 127, 128, 131*, or 138* SAT Math 530+ ACT Math 23+ Math 142* SAT Math 590+ ACT Math 28+ Math 170 SAT Math 660+ PSAT (10 or NMSQT/11) - English 480+ English 101 PSAT (10 or NMSQT/11) - Math 510+ Math 127 and Math 128 PSAT (10 or NMSQT/11) - Math 530+ Math 123*, 131*, and 138* PSAT (10 or NMSQT/11) - Math 590+ Math 142* PSAT (10 or NMSQT/11) - Math 660+ Math 170 Temporary Alternative Placement Measures
Measure Score Placement Registration Term ACT Math 28+ Math 150 and Math 153 Fall 2020 through Summer 2025 ACT/SAT scores are valid for 48 months SAT Math 660+ PSAT (10 or NMSQT/11) - Math 660+ Math 150 and Math 153 Fall 2023 through Summer 2025 PSAT scores are valid for 24 months High School GPA
- Must provide an official transcript with 7 OR 8 consecutive complete semesters AND unweighted/cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND successful completion (C or better) in English and/or math in all semesters. The 8th semester will only be evaluated when the final transcript is received.
- JJC will evaluate all official high school transcripts using the unweighted/cumulative GPA at the time of submission. GPAs will not be retroactively evaluated using past semesters. Students with a "P" grade in either English or math due to remote learning may submit additional official proof from their high school that can document appropriate letter grade of C or higher was received within the course. All other criteria and timeframes still apply.
- Only total unweighted/cumulative GPA will be accepted. Semester or Yearly GPA will not be accepted.
- High school transcripts must be sent to the Admissions Office. If you're in high school or are a recent graduate, ask your high school to email these records to admissions@jjc.edu or mail them to:
Attn: Admissions
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
***High School GPA will be designated on the student's JJC record using the following codes:
- GPAE = English
- GPAM = Math
- 999 = Meets
- 111 = Does Not Meet
Last updated on April 8, 2024.
How to Take Your Placement Test
- Complete steps 1-5 on the Admitted Students page
- Submit a Remote Placement Testing Request Form found on the Placement Testing page
Certification & Specialized Testing
You can take any of the following exams on campus at JJC:
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Testing
- ATI TEAS (Nursing and Allied Health) Testing
- TEAS tests will take place on-campus only. To take a TEAS test, students must first register with ATI. See our Tests Administered: TEAS page for more information.
- CLEP Testing
- Illinois Nurse Assistant (CNA) Testing
- Pearson VUE Testing (including GED)
How to Make an Appointment for a Certification or Specialized Testing
To request an appointment to take an exam, visit our Tests Administered page.Contact Info
Testing Services at Main Campus
A-1138
---- ---- Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – noon ---- Phone: 815-280-2261 testingservices@jjc.edu
Contact Info
Testing Services at Romeoville Campus
RMA-1039
Monday-Thursday: 8am-6:30pm Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed --- Phone: 815-280-7785 or 815-280-7786 testingservices@jjc.edu
Contact Info
Testing Services at City Center Campus
JCTR-6002
Monday – Saturday: Building Closed Until Further Notice 815-280-1301 testingservices@jjc.eduInformation in Spanish
What's happening at JJC
Monday, Sept. 2-Friday, Oct. 4
Art Exhibition: "Natural Exchange" by Margie Glass Sula and Sherri Denault
This exhibition features the work of artists Sherri Denault and Margie Glass Sula and highlights connections.
Various Dates
Nursing Program Information Session
Would you like to be a nurse? Attend the nursing information session on JJC's Main Campus in the U-Auditorium.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- Last walk-in placement test administered no later than one hour prior to closing:
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.