LSC-Kingwood Testing Center
ATTENTION
All exams are now on an appointment basis only. Please use the link below to schedule your exam. https://www2.registerblast.com/lonestarKingwood/Exam
The new TSIA2 exam begins on January 11, 2021 and Lone Star College now has a new version of the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) that is required before you can test.
Contact us directly with any questions. The Assessment Center at LSC-Kingwood is located in the SCC building, Room 223. Phone: 281.312.1476 E-mail: kingwood.testing@lonestar.edu
Exams with virtual proctoring options will incur an additional proctoring fee paid to the 3rd party company.
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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AVANT | YES* | YES |
In person: Contact us at: Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu
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Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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CLEP | YES* | NO | In person: Contact us at: Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu NOTE: you must obtain a CLEP registration ticket from College Board before you can test. See the CLEP site for more details. Our proctoring fee is $15 per exam. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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CORRESPONDENCE EXAMS | YES* | N/A | Please have your academic institution contact the Testing Center at Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu before sending your exam to our campus. There is a $25 proctor fee for each exam |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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Fire Science | YES* | NO | Contact Kingwood Testing Cetner at Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu or 281-312-1476. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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HESI | YES | NO | See the Nursing Department's website for application dates. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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Lone Star College Academic/Instructional Exams | YES* | N/A | Speak with your instructor for more information about taking an exam at the Testing Center. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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PEARSON VUE/GED | YES* | VARIES BY EXAM | In Person: Schedule your GED online through the Pearson Vue website. Virtual: inquire directly through Pearson VUE. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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Placement (To include TSIA2, Accuplacer Math, ESL | YES | YES | In person: Contact us at: Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu Virtual: Go to the Placement Testing website to retrieve the Remote Testing Request Form. PLEASE SEE ADMISSIONS OR ADVISING FIRST to ensure you need to test. Many students may be exempt from testing and you need to find that out BEFORE submitting the form to us. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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Placement for Dual Credit Students | YES | YES | In person: Contact us at: Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu Virtual: Go to the Placement Testing website to retrieve the Remote Testing Request Form. PLEASE SEE ADMISSIONS OR ADVISING FIRST to ensure you need to test. Many students may be exempt from testing and you need to find that out BEFORE submitting the form to us. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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TABE | YES* | NO | In person: Contact us at: Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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THEA | YES* | NO | In person: Contact us at: Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu NOTE: you must obtain a THEA registration ticket prior to test day through the THEA site. |
Exam | In Person | Virtual | How to Schedule |
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TSIA2 for other institutions | YES* | N/A | Pleaes contact the Testing Center at Kingwood.Testing@lonestar.edu before a remote TSI voucher is created by your desired academic institution. There is a $10 proctoring fee per testing attempt |
* indicates by appointment
Testing Accommodations
For more information about specific accommodations at Lone Star College, visit the LSC-Kingwood Disability Services website.
Fall 2023 Hours of Operations
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Contact the Testing Center
Address: 20000 Kingwood Drive, SCC 223, Kingwood, TX 77339-3801
Office: SCC 223B
Phone: 281.312.1476
Email: kingwood.testing@lonestar.edu
Parking
We are located on the 2nd floor of the Student Conference Center (SCC), in front of Parking Lot A. Please register your vehicle for a Guest/Visitor parking permit at www.lonestar.edu/parking to avoid a warning or citation when you park on our campus.
Guidelines for Testing with our Facility
- A valid photo ID is required for your exam to be administered.
- To promote test security, a distraction-free environment, and parity for all exam candidates, certain materials are not allowed in the testing room, including but not limited to:
- Bags / Backpacks
- Wallets / Purses
- Cell phones
- Watches
- Electronic devices
- Hats, caps, or other forms of headwear
- Sunglasses / Eye glass cases
- Covers of calculators
- Food or drink (including gum)
- Only items allowed to complete your exam will be allowed to enter the testing room. Consequently it is in your best interest to travel as lightly as possible to our facility, leaving such items in your vehicle, if possible. Otherwise, all such items will need to be stored away in a locker provided by our facility.
Purpose
The Lone Star College-Kingwood Testing Center is a secure proctoring facility where students and examinees of the community may take the following tests and assessments:
Academic
- Exams for online LSCS classes
- Makeup exams for students of LSC-Kingwood classes
- Exams for students of LSCS classes needing special accommodations
- External/correspondence exams for students of other institutions, per approval
Admissions Assessments
- HESI for Nursing
- Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT) for Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Care
- Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) for Alternative Teaching Certification Program
Certification
- GED® through Pearson VUE®
Placement
- ACCUPLACER® Higher Level Math test for Lone Star College System (LSCS)
- Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI-A) for LSCS
- Remote TSI-A or ACCUPLACER® exams for other institutions