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Welcome to the FGC Test Center!

Testing is an integral part of starting at Florida Gateway College. It is our mission to provide accessible, comprehensive testing services to Florida Gateway College students and the surrounding community. The Test Center maintains and adheres to all standards and guidelines set forth by the National College Testing Association (NCTA).

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Testing services are available to assist students throughout their pursuit of higher education at Florida Gateway College and beyond. The Test Center administers all exams by appointment only. Walk-in exams or same-day appointments are not recommended and will only be considered for current students needing to make up exams. 

A valid Government ID is required for all testing in the Test Center. Dual enrollment students without a Government ID or Student ID from their high school should have their school fill out an Alternate ID Form (see below).

Prohibited Items in Testing

The following items are prohibited while taking a test administered by the Test Center at Florida Gateway College (FGC) and by FGC students taking tests at other institutions or on a remote basis via a technology supported online proctoring service. In addition to the following items, the College reserves the right to exclude other items as appropriate.

Prohibited Items
  • Books, dictionaries, notes/papers, published materials or other testing aids (including calculators) unless previously authorized by the instructor or the exam sponsor.
  • Language translators and spell checkers unless authorized by exam sponsor.
  • Mechanical pencils, mechanical erasers and erasers with sleeves, rulers, and protractors unless previously authorized.
  • Highlighters, ink pens, felt-tip markers, colored pens or pencils, and correction fluid/tape.
  • Earplugs, earmuffs, and headphones of any kind unless provided by the testing center.
  • Hats and other non-religious head coverings (headgear). Hair clips, hair ties and rubber bands (unless being worn in hair).
  • No animals may be brought onto college property, including testing areas, except for Service Animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities. Refer to Policy (6Hx12:3-12) – Animals on Campus – and ADA Requirements on Service Animals from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and Disability Rights Section.
  • Sunglasses and any reading/sunglass cases and sleeves.
  • Listening devices, unless medically approved for the hearing impaired, cellular phones, paging devices, hand-held computers/personal digital assistants (PDA) or other electronic devices, watches (including digital, analogue), timers, and fitness trackers.
  • Recording or photographic equipment (any type of camera).
  • Coats, jackets, and outerwear that are permitted to be worn in the test room must continue to be worn at all times. Removed clothing must be stored in the locker provided during check-in. All items will be inspected prior to entering the testing room.
  • Tobacco or tobacco products (in any form), alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs, and any other substance, including e-cigarette devices and paraphernalia of any kind.
  • Firearms and weapons of any kind, as per College Policy – Possession, Storage and Issuance of Weapons, Firearms & Ammunition on Campus (6Hx12:3-10)
  • All beverages (including water bottles), food, candy and gum (unless necessary for medical reasons – Office of Accessibility Services statement required for FGC assessments).
  • Briefcases, purses, handbags, backpacks, and bags of any kind.
  • Jewelry that is removable and larger than 1/4 inch (1/2 centimeter) wide.
  • Contents of all pockets (including wallets).
Important Information
  • Examinees will be asked to put all items in a locker prior to entering the testing room. All electronic devices must be turned off while in the designated secure area. Examinees will NOT have access to any stored items during the exam. If the examinee is unable to adhere to this requirement, he or she will be asked to reschedule to a time when they are able to comply with all Testing and Assessment Department rules and the testing fees will not be refunded.
  • The use of any medical device, such as an asthma inhaler or insulin pump, within the examination room will be inspected by authorized test center personnel prior to entering the testing room.
  • Any electronic device is subject to inspection and approval by authorized test center personnel.
  • If, at the rest break, an examinee needs to access a personal item, such as an item needed to take a restroom break, this is allowed. However, if the examinee accesses any other prohibited item from the secure area, his or her test will be invalidated, and the testing fees will not be refunded. If the examinee accesses, checks, or turns on a cell phone at any time during the testing session (including during a break), the test will be invalidated, and the testing fees will not be refunded.
  • Examinees will be asked to turn out pockets, remove coat/jacket, pat themselves down, roll up sleeves, and pant legs prior to entering the testing room.
  • Only examinees who are testing are allowed in the testing room or the testing center reception area.
  • Exam guidelines for test program sponsor may supersede the items referenced above.
  • Florida Gateway College is not responsible for any personal belongings left in a testing locker, lost, stolen, or misplaced.

The Test Center is located in the Hall Student Center, behind the security office. Look for the signs in the hallway.

For questions, or to reschedule or cancel an exam, please contact the Test Center staff at:

Phone: 386-754-4333; Fax: 386-754-4833; or Email: test.center@fgc.edu

Hours: Fall/Spring
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Hours: Summer
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Closed on Fridays

Test Center Forms

Alternate ID Form
Challenge/Upward Mobility Form
Proctor Approval Form
Score Request Form

College Placement Tests

PERT (Post-Secondary Readiness Test) Scores

The PERT is an entry-level placement test required of all degree-seeking students in the Florida College System according to Florida Statutes, Section 1008.30, Rule 6A-10.0315. This test will determine your initial placement in English, reading and mathematics courses. 

If you have taken the PERT at another institution or at your high school within the last two years, please contact the Test Center.

If you have taken the PERT at Florida Gateway College and would like your score report sent to another institution, please fill out the Score Request Form and email it to test.center@fgc.edu.

ACCUPLACER

The ACCUPLACER is another entry-level placement exam a student can take anywhere it is offered.  This exam is utilized for students outside of the state of Florida to determine your initial placement in English, reading and mathematics courses.  You can research and schedule your exam here.

If you have taken the ACCUPLACER exam, please log into your student account and follow the directions for printing and sending your score report. Florida Gateway College cannot provide official scores for this test to another college. You must request your score report be sent to each school individually.

ACT/SAT Scores

The ACT and SAT exams are usually taken during high school, and the scores can be utilized for college-level placement.  If you have taken the ACT or SAT within the last two years, please log into your MyACT or CollegeBoard account and follow the directions for sending your score reports to Florida Gateway College. 

Florida Gateway College cannot provide official scores for these tests to another college. You must request your score report be sent to each school individually.

GED

The GED, or General Education Development, is a high school equivalency set of tests. Once the test taker has passed all sections, they have met the high-school level of academic skills.  The four sections are mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, social studies and science. 

If you are preparing to take the GED exam, please visit the https://ged.com to sign up for a free account, schedule an exam, access study materials, locate an in-person GED class site, or sign up for online GED classes.

CLEP

The CLEP, or College-Level Examination Program, is a series of examinations that allow students to demonstrate competency in certain subjects and earn college credit for those courses without attending classes.  Up to 45 credits of coursework may be earned through CLEP exams. 

If you are interested in the CLEP exams offered, please visit https://clep.collegeboard.org.

If you would like to take a CLEP exam, please visit  https://clep.collegeboard.org/register-for-an-exam to register. You will then need to schedule an exam date and time with our Test Center through our RegisterBlast link: https://www2.registerblast.com/fgc/Exam/List. You will choose Credit by Exam for the group and CLEP examination for the exam type. 

On the day of testing, please bring your photo ID and CLEP exam registration ticket, there is information on there that is needed to begin your exam.  Test Center staff does not have access to this information and cannot locate it. This information is only provided to the test taker.  

If you plan to attend another college or university, your CLEP scores do not transfer automatically with your Florida Gateway College transcript. You will need to send your CLEP scores in addition to your Florida Gateway College transcript to each college or university you are applying to. In order to send additional score reports, log into your CLEP account and complete a transcript request.

Civic Literacy Exam

Please click here for detailed information about the Civic Literacy exam.

*Note: A standard score of 50 or more on the American Government CLEP exam can be used to replace POS 1041 (American Government) and meet the requirements for the Civic Literacy exam.

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Dual Enrollment PERT and TABE

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