Welcome to the LSC-University Park
Assessment Center!
We are happy to serve LSC students and the greater Houston community. Scroll down for information about individual tests. Use the "Schedule an Appointment" link to make an appointment.
Please Note: Academic and Placement Testing exams, such as TSIA2 and Accuplacer Math, do NOT require an appointment. For Pearson VUE exams, you will need to schedule directly through the Pearson VUE website.
PHOTO ID is required for all exams!!
- In order to protect the integrity of exams, a tangible, valid photo identification is required for all testing. We cannot accept a photo on your telephone.
- It is the Examinee’s responsibility to arrive early enough before closing time to finish an exam.
- No testing will begin within one hour of closing.
- Please do not bring children; they cannot be accommodated or left unattended while testing.
See 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.
- Academic/Instructional Exams (Lone Star College Courses)
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Testing Options:
In-Person (Walk-in testing available during regular business hours.)
- YES, for Online courses (if taken in the testing center, webcam cannot be required)
- YES, for Hybrid courses
- YES, for face-to-face (instructor approved make-ups and students with accommodations ONLY)
Virtual/Remote
- Contact Instructor for options
Exam Details/Instructions on how to Schedule
- Students with accommodations for testing in a private room, use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Students must contact the instructor to ensure exam will be sent to the Testing Center prior to arrival.
- No appointment needed for students with testing accommodations other than a private room and/or approved make-up exams.
- Avant Exams
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Go to the Online Payment site to pay for the exam. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of your exam.
- NOTE: this exam can only be taken ONCE. Re-takes are not allowed.
- Review the Avant Rules prior to your exam for more information.
Virtual/Remote
- Schedule directly through Avant
- Review the Avant Technology Guide to make sure your PC/Laptop meets the technology requirements.
- NOTE: this exam can only be taken ONCE. Re-takes are not allowed.
- Review the Avant Rules prior to your exam for more information.
- Challenge/PLA Exams
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Testing Options:
- Visit the PLA website to learn more about the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.
- CLEP Exams - Please contact CLEP first for information and instructions
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- NOTE: You must obtain a CLEP registration ticket from College Board before you can test. See the CLEP site for more details.
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Go to the Online Payment site to pay the $15 proctor fee. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of your exam.
- Bring a print out of your registration ticket to the testing center on test day.
Virtual/Remote
- Schedule directly through CLEP
- Correspondence Exams and TSIA2 Exam (non-Lone Star College Students)
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Exams for other schools can only be proctored if no special software is required.
- NOTE: You must contact your school BEFORE making an appointment and ask them to send us the exam information for academic exams or to send us a Remote Voucher for placement exams. Exams should be sent to UPAC@LoneStar.edu
- Go to the Online Payment site to pay the $25 proctor fee. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of your exam.
Virtual/Remote
- Contact your institution.
- Pearson VUE Exams
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Testing Options:
In-Person
Virtual/Remote
- Placement Exams for Lone Star College Students (TSIA2, Accuplacer Math, and Accuplacer ESL)
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Testing Options:
In-Person:
- Walk-in testing available during regular business hours.
- PLEASE SEE ADMISSIONS OR ADVISING FIRST to ensure you need to test and to obtain your testing referral form.
- Many students may be exempt from testing; check your exemptions on the TSI Exemptions and Waivers site.
- If taking TSIA2, complete the Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) through the Accuplacer Practice App. Bring a printout or screenshot of your PAA completion certificate.
- Pay for the exam online through the Online Payment site. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of the exam.
Virtual/Remote:
- PLEASE SEE ADMISSIONS OR ADVISING FIRST to ensure you need to test.
- Many students may be exempt from testing; check your exemptions on the TSI Exemptions and Waivers site.
- Please click here to submit a request for placement testing.
- If taking TSIA2, complete the Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) through the Accuplacer Practice App.
- Pay for the exam online through the Online Payment site
- Send PAA completion certificate, remote testing request form, and payment receipt to UPAC@LoneStar.edu
- Wait for emails from the University Park Testing Center and Accuplacer with a testing voucher number along with instructions for scheduling your remote exam with Examity. (Examity proctor fee is $25 per session)
- Placement Exams for Dual Credit Students
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Testing Options:
In-Person:
- First-Time Testers:
- Walk-in testing available during regular business hours.
- See your High School Counselor or the LSC-UP Dual Credit Office to request testing and obtain testing referral form.
- Many students may be exempt from testing; check your exemptions on the TSI Exemptions and Waivers site
- If taking TSIA2, complete the Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) through the Accuplacer Practice App for TSIA2 exams. Bring a printout or screenshot of your PAA completion certificate.
- The first exam is free for Dual Credit testers.
- Re-Testers:
- Walk-in testing available during regular business hours.
- See your High School Counselor or the LSC-UP Dual Credit Office to request testing and obtain testing referral form.
- Pay for the exam online through the Online Payment site. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of the exam.
- Bring a printout or screenshot of your PAA completion certificate.
Virtual/Remote
- First-Time Testers:
- See your High School Counselor or the LSC-UP Dual Credit Office to request testing and obtain testing referral form.
- If taking TSIA2, complete the Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) through the Accuplacer Practice App for TSIA2 exams.
- The first exam is free for Dual Credit testers.
- Send PAA completion certificate and remote testing request form or testing referral form to UPAC@LoneStar.edu
- Wait for emails from the University Park Testing Center and Accuplacer with a testing voucher number along with instructions for scheduling your remote exam with Examity.(Examity proctor fee is $25 per session)
- Re-Testers:
- See your High School Counselor or the LSC-UP Dual Credit Office to request testing and obtain testing referral form.
- Pay for the exam online through the Online Payment site.
- Send PAA completion certificate, remote testing request form, and payment receipt to UPAC@LoneStar.edu
- Wait for emails from the University Park Testing Center and Accuplacer with a testing voucher number along with instructions for scheduling your remote exam with Examity.(Examity proctor fee is $25 per session)
- SACA Exams
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Before scheduling an appointment, you must register for your exam through SACA
- Once you have registered for your exam, use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available testing times.
- Bring a print out of your registration ticket to the testing center on test day.
Virtual/Remote
- Virtual options are not available for this exam.through LSC
- TABE Exams
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Testing Options:
In-Person
Virtual/Remote
- Virtual options are not available for this exam.
- TCEQ Exams (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Before scheduling an appointment, you must get pre-approval directly through TCEQ. See the TCEQ Website for more details.
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Most exams are 3 hours unless otherwise stated. Be sure to check your exam length before scheduling your exam on the Licensing Exam site.
- NOTE: If you decide to retest on the same day, be sure to select the option that includes retesting on the scheduling page to ensure there is enough time for both exams in one day.
- If you have any questions on how to get started, please contact TCEQ directly at licenses@tceq.texas.gov.
- Go to the Online Payment site to pay the $25 proctor fee. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of the exam.
- A valid (unexpired) driver’s license with photo AND the candidate approval letter will be required on test date. You may bring a printed version or email a copy to UPAC@LoneStar.edu
Virtual/Remote
- Virtual options are not available for this exam.
- TCFP Exams (Texas Commission on Fire Protection)
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Before scheduling an appointment, please submit your application and pay all invoices directly through your FIDO account.
- 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.
- Go to the Online Payment site to pay the $25 proctor fee. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of the exam.
- Bring a valid (unexpired) government issued photo ID AND a valid (unexpired) ONLINE EXAM ELIGIBILITY FORM on test day!
Virtual/Remote
- Virtual options are not available for this exam.
- TSIA2 Exam
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Testing Options:
You must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) prior to testing. This is a state-mandated task. Visit - https://practice.accuplacer.org/login and create an Accuplacer account. Select the third option: PRE-ASSESSMENT and complete the ELAR and Math practice questions. Once the PAA is completed, students will receive an email confirming their completion of the PAA. Make sure to have a copy of the certificate of completion, or the confirmation email, when you come in to test. (*Accuplacer Next Generation Math is exempt.)
In-Person
- Walk-in testing available during regular business hours.
- PLEASE SEE ADMISSIONS OR ADVISING FIRST to ensure you need to test and to obtain your testing referral form.
- Many students may be exempt from testing; check your exemptions on the TSI Exemptions and Waivers site.
- If taking TSIA2, complete the Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) through the Accuplacer Practice App. Bring a printout or screenshot of your PAA completion certificate.
- Pay for the exam online through the Online Payment site. Payment can also be made in person at the Business Office on the day of the exam.
Virtual/Remote
Click here for the "Remote Testing Request Form" and follow the directions.
