Testing Center

Test-Outs

External Website: College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

CLEP is a way for a student to earn credit for what the student already knows. CLEP tests offer individuals the chance to demonstrate knowledge that they have gained independently and earn credit.

Note: Due to on-going COVID restrictions within the Minnesota State system, the ATCC Testing Center continues to limit the number of testers to those accepted or registered at ATCC, currently taking classes with us, or students from within our established high school partners.

External Website: DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Test)

The DSST program gives students the opportunity to receive college credit for learning acquired outside the traditional college classroom. Use DSSTs to help earn a degree, get a promotion, or simply demonstrate college-level knowledge in subjects relevant to a career.

Note: Due to on-going COVID restrictions within the Minnesota State system, the ATCC Testing Center continues to limit the number of testers to those accepted or registered at ATCC, currently taking classes with us, or students from within our established high school partners.

ITEC 1430, 1440, & 1445 Test Outs

Accepted ATCC students may attempt to test out and earn credit for Intro to Computer, Beginning Personal Computers I, or Personal Computer Skills at ATCC. Details:

• Each exam may only be attempted once.
• Test-out exams must be taken on the Alexandria campus and are administered in the Testing Center.
• Exams must be scheduled in advance by contacting the Testing Center at 320-762-4487.
• Required items to bring when taking the exam:
  • ATCC student ID
  • $30 exam administration fee (must be paid in advance)
• Exams are computerized and timed.
• There are two portions to the test-out exam:  a true/false and multiple choice theory exam and an application exam.
  • Theory exam may consist of general computer hardware & software, operating system, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & Outlook questions
  • Theory exam must be passed with 70% or greater to be eligible to attempt the application exam.
  • The application exam covers Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • The Application exam must be completed with a score of 70% or greater.
• Utilizing other resources during the exam session constitutes cheating and is an automatic fail.
• A successful test-out will be entered on your record with a grade of CR and will reflect successful credits but will not affect GPA.

Microsoft Office 365

Minimum of 70% is required on both Theory and Application to qualify as successful test-out.