Testing Services
Testing Options and Services
On This Page: Placement Testing | Before You Test | Health Sciences Exams | CLEP Testing | Program & Certification Exams | Non-Kish Student Testing
Whether you’re preparing to start classes, applying to a program, or meeting a requirement, Kishwaukee College offers several testing options to support your next step.
Placement Testing
Placement testing determines course placement before enrollment. Many students qualify for placement without testing based on GPA or prior scores.
Get Started with Placement
Find the right course levels by completing placement testing based on your academic readiness.
View Placement TestingBefore You Test
- Photo ID required: Bring a physical, government-issued photo ID. Photos of IDs are not accepted.
- Appointments required: Most exams must be scheduled in advance.
- Personal items stored: Phones, bags, watches, hats, and electronics must be secured in provided lockers.
- Approved materials only: Books or notes are allowed only if approved by your instructor.
- Late arrivals: Students arriving more than 15 minutes late may be turned away.
- Supplies provided: Scratch paper, pencils, noise-canceling headphones, tissues, and limited calculators are available.
For full details, review the Testing Guidelines for Students.
Health Sciences Exams
Prepare for health science programs and certifications by completing required exams for admission and licensure.
CLEP Testing At Kish
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) exams allow you to earn college credit by demonstrating knowledge you already have. At Kishwaukee College, CLEP testing can help you save time and reduce the number of courses needed to complete your degree.
Find Out How to Get Started With CLEP Exams
Program & Certification Exams
Testing Services also administers exams for specific programs and certifications, including:
- Course make-up exams and approved accommodations
Each exam has unique registration and scheduling requirements.
Testing for Other Colleges
Kishwaukee College offers the opportunity to proctor exams for students enrolled at other colleges.
- Two weeks’ notice is required
- A $20 proctoring fee is due on the day of testing
- Coordination with your home institution is required
To set up testing, email testingservices@kish.edu or call 815-825-9841.
Certified Testing Center
Testing Services is certified to test through several national organizations.
