Co-Lin Libraries: Testing

Campus Library Assessment Centers

• Each Co-Lin campus library houses an Assessment Center where students may take proctored exams for eLearning online courses as well as other types of tests, depending on the campus. 
• For more information about the Assessment Centers and proctored tests, please contact one of the Assessment Centers directly:

Wesson Campus proctor: 601.643.8636 or 601.643.8617 or 601-643-8363 or rhanda.hamilton@colin.edu
Natchez Campus proctor: 601.446.1107 or 601.446.1101 or victoria.williams@colin.edu
Simpson County Center proctor: 601.849.0119 or 601.849.0116 or elizabeth.wells@colin.edu

General Assessment Center Policies

The following policies apply at each Assessment Center for all types of exams:

• Students must present a valid picture ID before taking the test. Acceptable forms of Identification include a valid driver’s license or permit, current school ID, passport, or Tribal identification card. Photos of identification are not accepted unless it is through the Mississippi Driver’s License app.
• Students without a valid ID will not be allowed to take the test.
• Electronic communication devices (cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, etc.) are not allowed during the test.
• Students are not allowed to use notes, books, other websites, email, or any other external materials or sources during the test unless authorized by the instructor.
• Any use of prohibited sources or devices will be considered a violation of academic integrity, and the test will be halted.
• Personal belongings such as backpacks, purses or briefcases are not permitted in the testing area.  
• Lockers for cell phones and other personal belongings may be available at the testing location. 
• No food or drink is allowed in the testing area.
• Students are not allowed to talk or offer/receive assistance during the exam.
• Students are not allowed to bring guests or children into the testing area.
• Students are not allowed to leave children outside the testing area while they are taking the exam.
• Students violating any of the above policies or creating a disturbance will be asked to leave, and the test will be invalidated.
• Co-Lin Assessment Centers reserve the right to deny testing to anyone who arrives late for their scheduled appointment, especially if the allotted time for the test exceeds the hours of operation. 

ACCUPLACER for Course Placement

The National ACT is the primary assessment instrument used to meet the ACT requirement for admission to the college as well as for course placement in English, mathematics, and selected science courses. The College has adopted ACCUPLACER as the assessment instrument for course placement for students who have not taken the ACT or who wish to challenge their ACT scores for course placement. The ACCUPLACER measures a student’s ability in writing, mathematics, and reading for the purpose of placing them in the appropriate college courses. Should the student score higher on the ACCUPLACER assessment, the student may request that his/her schedule be changed to reflect the recommended course placement.

ACCUPLACER Policies and Procedures

• Test scores for an ACCUPLACER exam taken at Co-Lin are only applicable at Co-Lin. Co-Lin cannot send ACCUPLACER test scores to another college.
• The ACCUPLACER consists of two parts: Mathematics and English. Students may opt to take an individual section or both sections in a test session, depending on placement needs.
• There is a $20 charge for each section of the test and a $40 charge for both sections.
• Students must pay the fees at the Business Office before taking the test and bring a receipt to the test session.
• Students must present a valid picture ID before taking the test. Acceptable forms of Identification include a valid driver’s license or permit, current school ID, passport, or Tribal identification card. Photos of identification are not accepted unless it is through the Mississippi Driver’s License app.
• Students are NOT allowed to bring a calculator to the test.  A pop-up calculator will be available for use during some of the mathematics questions.
• All General Assessment Center rules apply for ACCUPLACER testing. 

Scheduling an Appointment to Take the ACCUPLACER

• Students must schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance before taking the test.
• Students must arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment.
• Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their scheduled appointment may be asked to reschedule.
• The Accuplacer is untimed, but students should allow at least 3 hours for both sections and 1-2 hours for an individual section.
• Test takers must present a valid picture ID and a receipt of payment before taking the test.
• Details for scheduling a test at each Co-Lin campus are listed below.

Wesson

• Accuplacer Tests are administered on the Wesson campus at the Oswalt Library at the following times:
  • 9:00 am Monday-Thursday
  • 1:00 PM Monday-Thursday 
  • 8:00 AM Friday
• To schedule an appointment, please click the following link and complete the form: Accuplacer Registration
• Please call 601-643-8363 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Natchez

• To schedule an Accuplacer test on the Natchez campus, contact Enrollment Services at 601-442-9111.

Simpson

• Accuplacer Tests are administered at the Simpson County Center in the Taylor Library.
• Please call 601-849-0116 or 601-849-0119 to schedule an appointment.

Retesting Policy

• A student may retake the ACCUPLACER one time at the next available test session by paying the applicable fee again.  
• After the second attempt, a student must wait at least 2 weeks to retake the test.
• During this time, a student should seek remediation in English and/or Mathematics to improve his/her score.  
• It is the student’s responsibility to seek remediation and is NOT the responsibility of Co-Lin.