AWC Online, distance learning courses and make-up exams
Testing Services administers examinations for online courses and make-up tests. Instructors must complete the correct form and send it to Testing Services. The instructor should notify the student that the test is available at the Testing Center.
Guided Course Placement is to assist you in choosing the appropriate course(s) at Arizona Western College. This process will include multiple-choice questions to help you choose course(s) in English and Math.
If you are a new student please sign up for a AWC Discover. If you are a continuing student please schedule an appointment with an advisor by using the online booking form.
The GED test is available to all persons who do not have a High School Diploma and are interested in completing the General Education Development (GED) test series. The test is available in English and Spanish. The easy to read guide gives you the instructions needed to register and schedule your GED test. For questions about GED contact AWC Yuma Campus Testing Center at (928) 344-7641 or email testing@azwestern.edu
Eligibility for underage examinee;
- Must be 16 year of age
- Must provide the following documentation;
- Verification from the last school attended, certifying formal withdrawal from high school, and is not in an elementary charter or home school.
- A signed, notarized, and dated statement of consent from a parent or guardian.
- Government Issued Picture ID that includes date of birth, legal name, current photo and a signature.
- All documentation must be delivered in person. The minor must be present with legal ID.
GED tests can be taken at the following testing locations:
AWC Yuma Campus
College Community Center, Building 3C
2020 S. Avenue 8E
Yuma, AZ 85365
Ph. 928-344-7641
Go to GED.com to create an account and schedule a testing appointment.
Parker Learning Center
1109 Geronimo
Parker, AZ 85377
Ph. 928-669-2214
Go to GED.com to create an account and schedule a testing appointment.
Automotive Service Excellence - (ASE)
By appointment only. To schedule an appointment click here.
For more information regarding the ASE exam, visit: https://www.ase.com/About-ASE/myASE.aspx
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
By appointment only. To schedule an appointment click here.
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. How to register for a CLEP Exam The Arizona Western College CLEP site code is: 4013
There is an institutional fee for each CLEP exam of $30 payable to Arizona Western College.
For additional information regarding AWC CLEP credit policy, review page 14 of the AWC catalog. AWC Equivalency for CLEP Exams
If your CLEP results are being sent to AWC for evaluation you must submit a "Credit Evaluation Form" through Transfer Services.
DSST Exams
By appointment only. To schedule an appointment please click here.
About DSST: The DSST credit by exam program gives students the opportunity to receive college credit for life experience as a form of prior learning assessment. For more information go to GetCollegeCredit.com
For more information on the subject tests and course credits review pages 14-15 of the AWC catalog. AWC Equivalency for DSST exams
If your DSST results are being sent to AWC for evaluation you must submit a "Credit Evaluation Form" through Transfer Services.
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 at https://home.pearsonvue.com/.