Certification & Testing Center & GED®

We are a National College Testing Association Certified Testing Center

The mission of the Certification & Testing Center at Tacoma Community College is to provide a professional testing environment for the campus and community that enables test candidates to complete their education and to obtain their degree or certificate of completion in accordance with the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines.

Are you inquiring about becoming a student at TCC?

Placement Testing is in Building 8

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Open to the Community and General Public

We provide a comfortable testing environment in a state-of-the-art facility with brand new computers! We have everything you need to take the next step in your education or career.

You will be required to have a parking pass to park on campus. Please email tcenter@xlqx.net to request a temporary parking pass and to receive a campus map.

GED Test

All GED tests are computer based. Register and make an appointment or call 1-877-392-6433 for information on computer-based testing through Pearson Vue.

Already completed the GED and need a transcript? Request a Transcript

Certification & Testing Center

All testing done by appointment only. We are not responsible for overnighting exams.

Prepare materials:

Test candidates for proctored tests should contact the Certification & Testing Center in advance of the desired test date to provide materials for the test.
Proctor fee payment can be paid at the time of your appointment by money order only. Proctor fees apply for the following: $40 for non-TCC students who take online classes at other colleges/universities.

Testing Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8am to 3:45pm

Closed Friday-Sunday

NOTE: We may close early if all appointments are completed for that day. All tests are by appointment only.

Be prepared when you arrive!

Expired ID’s are NOT accepted
Bring your User Name and Password if required for launching your test
Bring any certificates you may be required to present for testing
Arrive ½ hour prior to your start time for check-in purposes as late arrivals may need to be rescheduled
Studying time should be completed by your arrival time
Lockers are provided for personal belongings (see list below for items allowed/not allowed in the test center)

Certification & Testing Center Policies and Procedures

All candidates must provide valid ID to test.

Items Not Allowed in the Test Center:

(Lockers are provided for test candidates to place all personal items and all items on the following list.)

Hats or headgear. Religious headgear will be inspected by proctor before test candidate is permitted to enter the test room.
Cell phones
All electronic devices
Watches and fitbits
Wallets
Keys
Purses
Backpacks
Gum, candy and any other food or beverage item
Mechanical or personal writing instruments
Any other items not allowed as noted on the proctor instruction form
These rules allow us to remain in compliance with the test company contracts we have signed and agreed to as certified proctors. We offer the same level of service to all test candidates.

Advance your career through professional certification

We are an authorized testing center for:

METRO

Pearson Vue

Prolydian

GED

PSI, including TEAS

Para Pro

Kryterion

True Talent

Meazure Learning

CLEP

Call 253-460-4364 to schedule a CLEP or Para Pro appointment.

Basics about the GED®

And commonly asked questions

The GED® test is open to the public. Eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Anyone who has not graduated from high school and is 19 years of age or older may take the GED®.
- 16 to 18 years old Washington residents must get a “Request for Approval to Test General Educational Development Certificate” signed by a local high school official.
- Home schooled students need a notarized statement from a parent.
- Those age 15 or under are not eligible to take the GED® in Washington.
GED® testing at Tacoma Community College is available through the Certification & Testing Center in Bldg. 6. Call 1.877-392-6433 or schedule online at ged.com to schedule your test. The option of taking all 4 assessments in one day is available at this center. However, taking all four GED® assessments in one day is eight (8) straight hours of testing with only 10 minute breaks between each assessment. Breaking the four assessments up on different days is recommended for those who would be uncomfortable sitting for eight straight hours.

All reservations must be made 24 hours in advance for GED® testing.
- The fee for all four assessments is $120. Individually $30.
- This fee is non-refundable once you have gone through the registration process unless you provide 24-hours advance notice for refunds or appointment rescheduling.
- Retests, if necessary, cost $10 for each assessment.
- All fees are paid online at ged.com
If you have a physical or learning disability that requires special testing accommodations:
- Initiate your request for accommodation at ged.com
- Bring your paperwork and doctor's documentation to the Certification and Testing Center in TCC Bldg. 6
- The approval process for special accommodations can take several weeks. Contact the Certification and Testing Center well in advance of the date you want to test.
- Verify your identity with a government issued photo ID (such as a WA State driver's license, passport, military ID or official WA state ID).
- High school or college I.D. cards are not acceptable.
- All I.D. cards must contain 5 elements: your name, photo, date of birth, current address and signature.
- If your ID does not show your current address, bring in another document or piece of mail to provide proof of residency
- You MUST be a resident of Washington State to take the GED®. If you don not possess a WA State ID or driver's license and have an out of state ID or other government-issued ID, you must bring an official document or a piece of mail addressed to you at a Washington State address.
Let us know in advance if you have started the testing process at another test center. If you started in at another test center in Washington, you will need to pay retake fees of $30 per test. You can pay these fees at ged.com.

If prior tests were taken within the State of WA your scores are available to you at ged.com no matter where you tested. You will select the test center/s where you wish to take the GED when you schedule your appointments at ged.com. If you started the test in another state you may be required to take all four assessments again, as Washington State requirements may be different.
At each testing session a Testing staff member will check your WA State ID, have you sign the necessary documentation, check you in at the proctor station, take your photo, and then seat you at the workstation to take your computer based test.

During the test, you may not take any unscheduled breaks. If you leave the testing room during an unscheduled break you will forfeit your test.
Taking the Official GED® Practice Test before you take the GED® allows you to find out quickly which tests you are ready to take and which subject areas you may need to study before testing.

Practice GED® testing is offered through gedmarketplace.com. The fee for practice testing is $6 per test. There are 4 tests.

Contact Us

Beth Zillmer, Test Center Administrator

Location: Bldg. 6

Email Call: 253-460-4364