The Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) campus testing centers offer the Accuplacer placement tests, residual ACT testing, distance education testing, WorkKeys, and GED testing. Other tests through Pearson may also be taken.
Testing Center Appointments
Schedule your testing center appointments by clicking on the links below:
- Shoals Campus Testing Scheduler
- Phil Campbell Campus Testing Scheduler
- Shoals Campus Health Sciences Admission Exam Scheduler
Hours of Operation
All Northwest Shoals’ students must have an appointment!
Shoals Campus
NWSCC Shoals campus testing center is located in Building 127.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (last appt at 6:00 p.m.)
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last appt at 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last appt at 3:00 p.m.)
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (last appt at 6:00 p.m.)
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last appt at 3:00 p.m.)
Phil Campbell Campus
The NWSCC Phil Campbell campus testing center is located in Building 302.
Monday: Special Appointment Only
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: Special Appointment Only
*Times Subject to Change based on Exam Dates & GED Testing
Distance Education Testing
Most distance education courses require at least one on-campus exam. These exams may be taken in the Testing Center on either the Shoals or Phil Campbell campus.
Students should make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance to take exams.
Current distance students may schedule appointments by using the links below or by calling the Testing Center at 256-331-5282 (Shoals campus) or 256-331-6297 (Phil Campbell campus).
Testing Center Requirements
- Please have your ID such as Driver’s License, Military ID, or Passport, with you to take your test.
- The ID must not be expired and must be a hard copy; no paper ID will be accepted.
- Do not bring any food, drinks, hats, or excessive personal items to your appointment.
- Any electronic devices will be secured in a locker during testing.
- Testers cannot bring children to the testing center.
- Testers will be required to login to their NWSCC student account, so be sure to know your username (A number) and password.
Placement Testing
All newly enrolled students who have not successfully completed college-level English and mathematics courses or who have not attained sufficient ACT scores are required to take the placement test before registering for classes. This test indicates the beginning levels of math, and English courses.
*Before scheduling make sure you actually NEED that test and don’t already have a high enough ACT score on file with admissions.
Please contact the Advising Center Office at advising@nwscc.edu or 256-331-5221 for the latest placement score requirements.
Students may practice for the placement tests using the links below.
*Scroll down to read the essays that scored the highest
The Accuplacer Retest Form must be completed each time you would like to retake the placement exam to improve your scores.
* Please note we strongly encourage you to review the Accuplacer materials before attempting to retest. There are unlimited retakes, but there is a $10 per part fee paid at the Cashier’s Office. There is no charge for the first attempt of the placement test.
GED Testing
For information on preparing for the GED, contact the Adult Education Department at 256-331-5440 or visit the Adult Education page.
Contact Information
- Email: shoalstesting@nwscc.edu
Shoals Campus: 256-331-5282
Phil Campbell Campus: 256-331-6297
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