NOTE: The CyFair Testing Center is administering exams by appointment only. Please refer to the chart below for instructions on how to schedule appointments for each exam type. NO walk-in testing will be allowed. Appointments are required!
Use the "Schedule an Appointment" link to make an appointment. For Pearson VUE exams, you will need to schedule directly through the Pearson VUE website.
The Assessment Center at LSC-CyFair is located in the CASA building, Room 104. We also will have some appointments in the CASA building, Room 224.
Phone: 281-290-3220 E-mail: cyfair.testingcenter@lonestar.edu
NOTE: use the chart below for more details on specific exams. There may be items you need to complete prior to test day.
Exams with virtual proctoring options will incur an additional proctoring fee paid directly to the 3rd party company, not Lone Star College.
Exam |
In Person? |
Virtual/
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Instructions on how to schedule |
Academic/ Instructional Exams for Lone Star College Courses |
NO for Online courses (unless exception made due to technical issues) YES for Hybrid courses (limited to 2 per course, per semester) YES for face-to-face (instructor approved make-ups and students with accommodations ONLY) |
Contact Instructor for options |
Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. Make-up exams do not count against the 2-exam max per hybrid course. Testing for in person classes is limited to students with testing accommodations and approved make-up exams for select students. |
Avant | YES | YES |
In person: Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. Virtual:
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Challenge/PLA Exams | YES - EMS Only | NO |
Visit the PLA website to learn more about the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process: https://www.lonestar.edu/learning-assessment.htm. Students taking the EMS Internal Challenge Exams must get approval from the department before scheduling an appointment. Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. The cost is $25 per test. Payment can be made on the day of the exam at the payment counter (PLA form required for payment) or online through Marketplace . |
CLEP | YES | NO |
Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. NOTE: You must obtain a CLEP registration ticket from College Board before you can test. See the CLEP site for more details: https://clep.collegeboard.org/coronavirus-updates. Our proctoring fee is $15 per exam. |
External Schools Correspondence Exams and TSIA2 Exams (non-Lone Star College Students) | YES | Contact your institution |
Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. Select "External Schools" for your Exam Type. NOTE: You must contact your school BEFORE making an appointment to send us the exam information for academic exams or to send us a Remote voucher for placement exams. Exams should be sent to cyfair.testingcenter@lonestar.edu. Our proctoring fee is $25 per exam. Payment can be made online through Marketplace or in person on the day of the exam. |
HESI RN A2 (Nursing) | YES | NO |
The HESI RN (Registered Nursing) A2 Exam for Nursing Admissions is offered year round. You must wait at least 60 days before re-testing. The cost is $58 and will be paid directly to Elsevier/HESI. Fill out the HESI Testing Request Form to get started. Once you submit the form, we will send you the payment details. Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. See the "HESI Testing" page for more details. See the Nursing Department's website for application deadlines and other program requirements: https://www.lonestar.edu/nursing-dept.htm#LSC-CyFair_Nursing_Department. |
HESI HP A2 (Medical Assisting) | YES | NO |
The HESI HP (Health Professions) A2 Exam for Medical Assisting Admissions will begin on January 18, 2023 and will ONLY be offered through July 24, 2023. The cost is $58 and will be paid directly to Elsevier/HESI. Fill out the Medical Assisting Testing Request Form to get started. Once you submit the form, we will send you the payment details. Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. See the "HESI Testing" page for more details. See the Medical Assistant's website for application deadlines and other program requirements: https://www.lonestar.edu/medical-assist-dept-cyfair.htm. |
Pearson VUE/GED | YES | Varies by exam, see the Pearson Vue site |
In person: Schedule directly through Pearson VUE: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers.aspx Virtual: Inquire directly through Pearson VUE: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers.aspx |
Pegasus USA Exam for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Applicants | YES | NO |
The Pegasus USA Exam will be available from January 18, 2023 - May 16, 2023. The cost is $50 and will be paid directly to Pegasus via phone: 972-564-3056. Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.(Dates will open on December 15, 2022). The exam is not timed but please plan for 2-3 hours. NOTE: this exam can only be taken ONCE. If you have taken this exam before, there is no need to re-test! Re-testing will NOT be allowed. More information about this exam can be found here: https://pegasuslectures.com/usa.php See the Diagnostic Medical Sonography website for application deadlines and other program requirements: https://www.lonestar.edu/diagnostic-medi-sonography.htm. |
Placement Testing for Lone Star College Students (TSIA2, Accuplacer Math, and Accuplacer ESL) |
YES | YES |
In person:
Virtual:
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Placement Testing for Dual Credit Students |
YES | YES |
In person (Cy-Fair ISD students only):
Virtual (Cy-Fair ISD students only):
*Homeschool and Private School Students, reach out to the Home School Advisor to request a testing request form, which will be needed on the day of your exam. Appointments are required. Use the appointment links above to schedule an appointment. Email: CF-DCHomeschool@Lonestar.edu Website: https://www.lonestar.edu/homeschooldualcredit.htm *NOTE - if your Advisor does not work at LSC-CyFair or LSC-Cypress Center, you will need a testing request form from your Advisor to test with us. |
TABE | YES | NO |
In person: Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. NOTE: You must have a test referral from the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) department before you can test. Please see their site for contact information: http://www.lonestar.edu/adult-education.htm |
TCFP (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) |
YES | NO |
Before scheduling an appointment, please submit your application and pay all invoices directly through your FIDO account: https://auth.tcfp.texas.gov/account/login. Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. If you have any questions on how to get started, please contact TCFP directly at testing@tcfp.texas.gov. You can also visit the TCFP website for more details: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/services/sites/online. Our proctoring fee is $25 per exam. Payment can be made online through Marketplace or in person on the day of the exam. A valid (unexpired) government issued photo ID AND a valid (unexpired) ONLINE EXAM ELIGIBILITY FORM will be required on test day! |
THEA | YES | NO |
In person: Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. NOTE: You must obtain a THEA registration ticket prior to test day through the THEA site: http://www.thea.nesinc.com/ |
For more information about specific accommodations at Lone Star College or to request accommodations, see the VDAC site.