CELSA-English as a Second Language (ESL)
Non-native speakers with limited English language skills may need to take the CELSA exam to be placed in the appropriate ESL course. The CELSA exam can be taken any time at all AWC sites.
For more information regarding our ESL program visit the Modern Language Department.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) - By appointment only. Contact AWC Testing Services.
CLEP allows students the opportunity to receive credit by examination. CLEP credit policies vary among colleges and universities, so the credit given by AWC may be increased or decreased upon transfer.
The fee for each CLEP exam will be $80.00, payable by check, money order or visa credit card to CLEP, and a $25 institutional testing fee payable to Arizona Western College. The institutional testing fee can be paid by phone by calling the Business Office at 928-317-7666. Appointments are necessary so please contact our office.
CLEP testing dates for April and May 2013
For additional information regarding AWC CLEP credit policy, review page 12 of the AWC catalog.
AWC Equivalency for CLEP Exams
For more information regarding the CLEP exam, visit: www.collegeboard.com/clep
DSST Exams - By appointment only. Contact AWC Testing Services.
About DSST:
It's Your Life,Take Credit for It. The DSST credit by exam program gives students the opportunity to receive college credit for life experience as a form of prior learning assessment. Recommended for credit by the American Council on Education, the 38 exams are offered in diverse subject areas such as health,ethics,finance and technology. The DSST program is owned by Prometric, the global leader in testing and assessment, and has been placing students on the fast track to college degrees since 1974. For more information go to www.GetCollegeCredit.com.
For more information on the subject tests and course credits review pages 12-13 of the AWC catalog.
AWC Equivalency for DSST exams
Heating, Ventilations, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
By appointment only. Contact AWC's Testing Services to schedule an appointment.
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
Prior registration is required. To register for a test date or find more information about this test, visit LSAT's official website: www.LSAC.org.
Pearson VUE
Prior registration is required. To register for a test date or find more information about the various tests offered through Pearson VUE testing visit their website: http://www.pearsonvue.com.
AWC Online, distance learning courses and make-up exams
Testing Services administers examinations for on-line courses and make-up tests. Instructors must complete the correct form and send it to the AWC site where the student is expected to test. The instructor should notify the student that the test is available at the Testing Center.
