Testing Center

Our Mission

The mission of the Ocean County College Testing Center is to provide a professional testing environment for the campus and the community that supports the mission of the college by:

Enabling test takers to perform at their maximum ability;
Promoting an atmosphere that encourages students, faculty, staff, and community members to readily approach us for the numerous services we provide;
Maintaining a knowledgeable and courteous testing staff who provide services with a professional and positive attitude that demonstrates value in human relationships, personal excellence, integrity, human dignity, diversity, and commitment to lifelong learning;
Creating a secure, quiet, clean, accommodating, and accessible environment;

Serving as the primary liaison for outside testing agencies and institutions;
Facilitating the testing needs of on-campus and distance-learning students and members of the community;
Making national and professional entrance, certification, and advanced-standing examinations available to the campus and the community;
Empowering and assisting diverse learners in meeting their educational goals.

Location

Library Bldg. #3
Room L014
Parking: Lot 1

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(Remote testing available. No in person testing.)

Holiday Schedule

Contact Information

732.255.0401
OCCTesting@ocean.edu

Make-Up and Accommodation Testing

Please review the Student Instructions
Guarantee yourself a seat: Make an appointment for your test, even for approved paper/pencil make-up tests.
Photo ID is required for all tests, no exceptions made. Bring your valid driver’s license, current State ID, your current School ID/ High School or College or your current U.S. Passport signed, Military ID, Tribal ID or Naturalization/ Citizenship Card.

The Ocean County College Testing Center adheres to the standards and guidelines set forth by the National College Testing Association (NCTA), and we are committed to maintaining professional testing standards and practices, safeguarding the confidentiality of student records.

We are a member of the NCTA Proctoring Network (NPN), and we are an official New Jersey Department of Education Jurisdictional Testing Site for the High School Equivalency Assessment (HSEA-formerly GED) for those who want to earn a New Jersey High School Diploma.

Accommodations

Test Preparation

Below is a list of publicly available study resources that some candidates have found helpful in preparing for their examinations. These materials are provided strictly for your convenience and independent review.

You are encouraged to carefully evaluate any resources you choose to use and select those that best align with your personal learning style and needs.

Disclaimer: The test center does not endorse, sponsor, or have any affiliation with any specific study program, course, publication, or provider. The inclusion of these resources does not constitute a recommendation, nor does it imply approval of their content, methods, or effectiveness.

Additionally, the use of any study materials does not guarantee a passing score or examination success. Individual results depend on a variety of factors, including preparation strategies, familiarity with the subject matter, and overall readiness.

Resources Available:
Accuplacer – The Accuplacer suite consists of computer-adaptive placement tests (Next-Generation) designed to assess college readiness in Reading, Writing, and Math, plus ESL and essay assessments. Key types include Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning/Algebra/Statistics (QAS), Advanced Algebra/Functions (AAF), Reading, Writing, and Write Placer essays.	*Please Note:* To take the Accuplacer test at Ocean County College, students must first obtain an official OCC student ID. If you do not have a student ID, please apply now for one before scheduling or arriving for your test.
CLEP – College-Level Examination Program Allows students to earn college credit for knowledge they already possess.	Learn how to access online study courses, guides, and other resources to help you prepare for the exam.
Meazure Learning, Proctor U, INC A full-service provider of test development, administration, and secure proctoring solutions for for academic and professional credentialing programs.	For questions regarding your individualized test or certificate, please contact your sponsoring organization directly, as they manage registration and credential details through the Meazure Learning testing platform.
PRAXIS – Interactive Practice Test A standardized assessment required to assess the skills and knowledge of prospective K-12 educators	Browse the PRAXIS site for comprehensive resources for registration, preparation, and scheduling.
TEAS / ATI – Test of Essential Academic Skills The standardized entrance exam for prospective nursing and allied health students, assessing basic academic readiness in reading, math, science, and English. Students can take the TEAS test a maximum of three (3) times.	Test 1 (Initial Attempt) – Students who do not pass the test with a score of 58.7% or higher on their first attempt are required to complete one of the ed2go courses listed in the Test Prep section before retesting. Test 2 (Second Attempt) – Students must present the Test Center with a certificate of completion from an ed2go test preparation course showing an achievement score of 65% or higher. Students must then attain a score of 58.7% or higher on their second test attempt. Students who do not achieve a score of 58.7% on the second attempt must wait six (6) weeks before being permitted to take a third and final attempt. Test 3 (Third Attempt) – Students who take the ATI/TEAS Test and do not attain a score of 58.7% or higher on their third attempt will be required to wait two (2) calendar years before testing again.

Tests Offered at the Testing Center

The following tests are offered on campus or for remote, at-home testing.
Please review the Testing Center Fee Schedule

Make-up and Accommodation Testing for OCC courses

Praxis and Praxis Core – Follow these steps to register

Distance Learning Tests

Accuplacer – the OCC Placement tests for English, mathematics, AAF for Pre-Calculus/Calculus

GED – (on campus only) Contact Pearson Vue at: https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-takers.html

Certification and Licensure Tests

*TEAS – Pre-Nursing Test of Essential Academic Skills

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – Register here

Schedule a Test

*Please Note: Remote testing for these exams can only be arranged through the test vendors; you cannot schedule these remote tests through Ocean County College.

**Students who want to enroll in MUSC-181 Theory of Music without having to take MUSC-101 Music Fundamentals, must pass the Music Theory Placement Test. This test is offered as a remote, at-home test by appointment only. You can request an appointment for this remote test at: go.ocean.edu/test. Once you have requested your appointment, the Testing Center will contact you to schedule.

Score Report Guidelines

Ocean County College only accepts official TEAS/ATI score reports. An official score report is a report/transcript is a verified, institution- issued academic record detailing courses, grades, GPA, and degrees, authenticated with the school’s seal, registrar’s signature, educational company or secure electronic certification for third-party use (like employers, graduate schools) to ensure authenticity and prevent tampering. Unlike unofficial copies, it’s usually sent directly from the school to the recipient in a sealed envelope or secure digital file, ensuring its integrity for official purposes.

Testing Center Policies

Testing Center Rules

1. Children and others who come with test takers are not permitted to wait in the Testing Center. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are prohibited from being left unattended in college buildings or on college grounds.

2. All test takers must present an original and valid photo ID (i.e., current Driver’s License, signed US Passport, current non-driver’s license from Motor Vehicle, OCC student ID) for the current semester. We do not accept electronic versions of any ID. No original ID, no test.

High school or home-schooled students under the age of 21 who do not have one of the acceptable forms of ID listed above may submit a Student ID Form from The College Board. Find this Student ID Form by searching online for “CLEP Student ID Form”, “SAT Student ID Form” or “Accuplacer Student ID Form”.

3. No personal belongings of any kind are allowed in the Testing Room except those listed as part of an accommodation plan.

4. All personal belongings (such as coats, hats, sweaters, hoodies, purses, watches, backpacks, etc.) are to be placed in designated lockers and all pockets must be empty. No head coverings/hats are allowed except for religious reasons.

5. All cell phones, pagers, and any other electronic devices must be turned off and must be stored in the lockers.

6. Cell phones may not be used as calculators.

7. All textbooks, notes, and calculators must be stored in lockers unless instructors authorize the use of these items on the test.

8. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided by the Testing Center and must be submitted with completed tests.

9. The Testing Center will not return any additional class materials with completed tests.

10. Food and beverages are not allowed in the Testing Room at any of the workstations unless specified in an accommodation plan.

All activity in the Testing Center is recorded.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Remote Operations

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