Testing Services
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Mission Statement
Houston City College Testing Services supports academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning by providing a Test Center environment that allows examinees to reach their highest potential. HCC Testing Services administers tests in a professional, secure, accessible environment that maintains the highest level of academic integrity and customer service while adhering to practices that are consistent with testing industry standards. Houston City College Test Centers follow the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Now Open: The Global Online Testing Center
We’re excited to announce the official opening of our Testing Center on Wednesday, November 12, 2025!
The center is designed to provide a secure and supportive environment for students to complete their assessments. We’re ready to begin offering TSIA2 and ACCUPLACER ESL testing to get things underway.
For additional information on scheduling an appointment, please contact the Global Online Testing Center, online.testing@hccs.edu.
Important Details:
- November & December Capacity: 10 students per session, Wednesdays and Thursdays for now
- Location: HCC District Office 3100 Main Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
- What to Bring: Valid government-issued ID / Passport
Test Options and Resources
Who to contact if you need assistance with Testing Services,
Information about the Texas Success Initiative College Readiness Requirements (TSI).
Need Accommodations? Testing Services offers various accommodations.
The ACCUPLACER ESL is used when it has been established that the student must demonstrate English proficiency prior to testing for college-level course placement.
The Advanced Algebra and Functions Math test measures your ability to solve a variety of equations and functions, including linear, quadratic, rational, radical, polynomial, and exponential.
CLEP (the College-Level Examination Program®) offers 34 exams that cover intro-level college course material.
Take the GED
Information about the Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) & Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT).
Rules & Guidelines for using the Testing Center.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) offers Occupational Licensing examinations through computer-based testing.
Contact Us
If you need assistance with scheduling a test you have been authorized to take or have questions, you may contact a campus testing center by email or phone.