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Campus Testing Centers

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We provide a wide range of testing and proctoring services to students. In order to provide you with the best possible experience, be sure to come prepared and arrive early to allow yourself enough time to complete each test.

Tests

Faculty Referred Tests
  • NOVA instructors may request in-person or remote Zoom proctoring of Faculty Referred Tests for those students who have missed an exam in class, students who have a NOVA Memorandum of Accommodations (MOA), or NOVA Online students (instructor permission required).
  • Faculty should submit a proctoring request using this online form (NVCC credentials required).
    • If you are not able to access the form, you may need to reset or unlock your NVCC account. Instructions can be found here: Password Reset
    • Allow 2-3 business days to process requests. Midterms and Finals require more advanced notice of at least 3 business days.
ESL Placement Assessment

World Language Placement: Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, German, and Japanese 

SDV ABLE Exam

VPT English and Math Placement Tests - only select student populations

Testing Center Hours

View the Testing Center calendar for any special hours or closings as operating hours are subject to change.

Monday 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday Closed


Locations

Northern Virginia Community College
5000 Dawes Avenue
Bisdorf Building
Testing Center, Room 156
Alexandria, VA 22311

703.845.6035
703.845.6336

altestctr@nvcc.edu

STUDENTS: Appointment and walk-in testing is available at our campus. Making an appointment is preferred!

Click below to schedule your tests:

Alexandria Testing Appointments

Northern Virginia Community College
8333 Little River Turnpike
CA Building, Room 115
Annandale, VA 22003-3796

703.323.3833
703.323.3149

antesting@nvcc.edu

STUDENTS: Appointment and walk-in testing is available at our campus. Making an appointment is preferred!

Click below to schedule your tests:

Annandale Testing Appointments

21200 Campus Drive, Reynolds Building, LR 119

Loudoun Testing Center

Exams are administered by appointment based on availability. Please click below to schedule your tests:

Click below to schedule your tests:

LO Testing Appointments

703.450.2508   
LOTesting@nvcc.edu

Northern Virginia Community College
10950 Campus Drive
Howsmon Hall, Room 308
Manassas, VA 20109

703.257.6699

matestingcenter@nvcc.edu

STUDENTS: Appointment and walk-in testing is available at our campus. Making an appointment is preferred!

Click below to schedule your tests:

MA Testing Appointments

Northern Virginia Community College
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Room 344
Springfield, VA 22150-1913

703.822.6654

mectesting@nvcc.edu

Helpful Links

Northern Virginia Community College
Testing Center
2645 College Drive
WS Building, Room 436
Woodbridge, VA 22191

703.878.5787

WOTestingCenter@nvcc.edu

The National Testing Centers at both Fort Belvoir Army Base and Quantico Marine Base have been officially closed.  For alternative solutions to taking exams like DSST, CLEP or Pearson Vue, please see each respective vendor's website.

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  • For information regarding financial aid or benefit items, please refer to Financial Aid.
  • For information pertaining to online courses and examinations, please refer to NOVA Online (NOL).
  • For any assistance with questions pertaining to enrollment-related items, please refer to Virtual Advising.

 

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