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DMACC requires skills assessment as determined by the student's selected program of study. When a student applies to DMACC they will receive an email with a checklist generated by Admissions that indicates the assessment(s) required for the designated program of study. Students need to complete the assessment requirements as indicated on the checklist to be admitted into the selected program of study.
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Assessments
To see what assessments are required for a specific program:
- Log into your MyDMACC account and click on the “Student” tab.
- Scroll down to Banner Self Service and then click on “View Admissions Applications”.
- Follow the assessment requirements made by the Admissions Office.
Students must meet any assessment entry requirements before the application to their DMACC Program can be accepted. Admission for many programs is on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is important to complete any assessment entry requirements as soon as possible.
In some cases, prior college courses can be used to waive assessments. Students may submit official transcripts sent directly from their college to admissions@dmacc.edu.
Students who have not already taken ALEKS® and wish to enroll for the first time in a math course at DMACC will be required to take the ALEKS® math placement assessment before registering in a math class. See the ALEKS® homepage for further requirements/recommendations.
For purposes of admission, international students must meet the college assessment requirements for math and provide official evidence of English proficiency as stated in policy ES4205 – Assessment of Students Whose First Language Is Not English.
Students needing disability-related accommodations to complete an assessment requirement must provide documentation of the disability prior to testing. Students are to contact the Disabilities Services Coordinator at Ankeny, or the counseling/advising office or Dean’s/Provost’s/Associate Provost’s office on any campus for an Application for Accommodation. The necessary accommodations will be arranged with the testing center in advance of the testing time.
If assessments are not required through the admissions checklist, new students and students without college experience in the past five (5) years are strongly encouraged to take the Next Generation ACCUPLACER® assessment. The assessments provide information about students’ academic skills in reading and writing, which can be used to assist with course selection and schedule planning.
- The college does not charge for the Next Generation ACCUPLACER® assessment but does require a two-week waiting period between testing times with a strong recommendation to seek remediation for the area(s) in need of retesting.
- For programs of study requiring the Next Generation ACCUPLACER® assessment, students may submit ACT scores to meet DMACC’s assessment requirements. ACT scores must be sent to the admissions office.
- The following criteria are used to grant assessment waivers:
- Writing grade of C or higher in a college-level writing course.
- Reading grade of C or higher in 6 hours of college-level academic course work such as psychology, sociology, economics, etc. and/or vocational technical course work requiring comparable reading skills.
- Math grade of C or higher in a college-level math course. ALEKS® assessment may be required for students that wish to take additional math courses at DMACC.
- Pre-high school, high school, home school and guest students must meet the college assessment requirements as stated in policy ES4100 – General Admission Requirements and policy ES4202 – Mathematics Placement.
Additional Information
Current Student Testing
DMACC Faculty Forms/FAQ
Professional testers are welcome to visit a testing center for exams that DMACC has been authorized to proctor.
We recommend you review the following information before arriving at a DMACC testing center:
- Testers are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- All belongings must be stored outside of the testing room, in a locker if available.
- Cell phones, smart watches, smart glasses, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room and must be powered off before storing.
- Food and drinks are not permitted in the testing room.
- Test irregularities will be reported to testing companies.
- Many exams are available for walk-in service. Check the testing center of your choice to view their scheduling requirements.
- Once you begin a test, you cannot come back on another day to finish it; you must
allow enough time before closing hours.
- Exception: ACCUPLACER® for employment.
- Children and adult dependents are not allowed in the testing center and cannot be left unsupervised or out of your line-of-sight during testing.
Hours of service may change due to public holidays or college closures. Check the test center location pages for updates.
ACCUPLACER® for Outside Organizations
DMACC offers the ACCUPLACER assessment (reading, writing and math) for outside organizations.
Locations: ACCUPLACER is offered at all DMACC testing centers, however, some testing centers require an appointment. Limited Remote ACCUPLACER tests are available.
- Testers are required to show a valid, government issued photo ID.
- The tester will take three assessments: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
- There is a $20 proctor fee to take all three assessments.
- If a tester does not meet the minimum score and wants to retake one, two, or all three
assessments, they can re-take the individual assessment(s) where a better score is
needed.
- There is a $20 proctor fee for retakes, for one, two, or all three assessments taken at the same time.
- There is no waiting period required between attempts; the tester can re-test the next day.
- If a tester is unable to complete all three assessments on the same day, they may return to the same testing center within a 14-day period to complete their assessment.
AMBDI - Death Investigators
DMACC offers AMBDI testing on behalf of the Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board.
Locations: DMACC Ankeny and Des Moines/Urban. Appointment is required.
Examinees must notify ABMDI of the testing center location for exam materials to be mailed.
- Examinees are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- The exam is 240 multiple choice questions, and there is a four-hour time limit.
- Examinees are not permitted to use their own reference materials.
Assessor/Deputy Assessor Exam
DMACC offers the Assessor/Deputy Assessor Exam on behalf of the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR).
Location: Ankeny Testing Center. Appointment is required.
- Once you have met the required educational requirements, complete an application and send the PDF to ed.dov.eq@iowa.gov.
- Call the Ankeny Testing Center at 515-964-6595 to make an appointment after an IDR representative approves your application.
- Testers are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- Testers can bring their own basic or scientific calculator, or the testing center can provide one.
- There is a $20.00 charge per test.
- The Assessor Exam is 117 questions with a time limit of four hours. The Deputy Assessor Exam is 75 questions with a time limit of three hours.
CNA Written (Comp)
DMACC offers the CNA written comp exam at specific DMACC testing centers by appointment only. All scheduling of test appointments and remittance of payments must be completed through the Continuing Ed Registration Page. DMACC testing centers cannot schedule appointments for written comp testing.
Locations: DMACC Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Des Moines/Urban, and Southridge.
Once you have selected a testing center, go to the Continuing Ed Registration Page to register and pay for the exam, or call DMACC registration at 515-964-6800.
- Examinees are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- The exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions with a time limit of 2 hours, with a 70% passing score.
DNR Wastewater Treatment
DMACC offers Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment, and Distribution Operator Certification Examination on behalf of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Locations: DMACC Des Moines/Urban and Southridge. Appointment is required.
- Examinees are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- There is a time limit of 3 hours, with a 70% passing score.
- All materials required for testing will be provided by the testing center.
- Examinees are not permitted to use their own reference materials.
Firefighter Written Exam (NFSI)
DMACC offers the National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI) written exam on behalf of the Central Iowa Fire & EMS Testing Consortium. This general knowledge exam is for those interested in becoming a firefighter and requires no prior knowledge of fire or EMS.
Locations: DMACC Ankeny, Des Moines/Urban and Newton. Appointment is required.
- Examinees must create an account before scheduling with the testing center.
- Examinees are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- The exam time limit is 2.5 hours.
- There is a $20 proctoring fee for the testing center and a $25 exam fee to IO Solutions. Examinees are required to have a credit/debit card to pay the fee online to IO Solutions.
Related Links:
Information about the NFSI Written Exam (Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium)
NFSI Exam Study Products (IO Solutions Webpage)
Iowa Dental Board Certification
DMACC offers Jurisprudence, Infection Control, and Radiography exams on behalf of the Iowa Dental Board.
Locations: DMACC Ankeny, Carroll, Des Moines/Urban, and Southridge.
- Examinees are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- There is a $20 proctor fee per test.
- There is a 60 minute time limit, and the passing score is 38/50.
- Examinees taking the Jurisprudence Exam are permitted to bring approved jurisprudence pages into the testing room. The materials can be printed from the Iowa Dental Board website: Jurisprudence for Dental Professionals. Highlighting is allowed, but notes are prohibited. No other materials can be brought into the testing room.
Iowa Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board Examination (Kirkwood)
DMACC offers professional licensing exams for Plumbing, HVAC/Refrigeration, Mechanical, Hydronics, and Sheet Metal. These exams are coordinated with Kirkwood Community College on behalf of the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Locations: DMACC Ankeny, Des Moines/Urban, Newton and Southridge. Appointment is required.
- A passing score is 75%. Examinees will need to contact the Board Office to submit a Post-Examination Licensure Application.
- Before arriving at the testing center, examinees pay for the exam through Kirkwood
by calling 319-398-4482 or 319-398-5529 during office hours.
- After payment, examinees will receive an email from Kirkwood with a username and password.
- The subject of the email will be: “[Exam Name] online Class Log-in Information”.
- The examinee must bring this login information to the testing center.
- Approved reference materials are permitted in the testing room. The test is based
on 2021 materials, but materials from other years are acceptable. Go to Kirkwood’s State Disciplines Page and then under “Process on Exam Day” click on “2021 References” for a complete list
of approved materials.
- Highlighting and permanent tabbing are permitted.
- Handwritten notes and post-it notes are not permitted.
- To re-take the exam on the same day, examinees will need to call Kirkwood to pay for
a new exam.
- Payments will take 1 hour to process.
- Examinees will use the same login information for retests.
Kryterion
DMACC offers testing on behalf of Kryterion Inc. Exams are scheduled through Kryterion and proctored at DMACC Ankeny. Refer to the test sponsor’s guidelines to identify exam requirements.
- Examinees are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- The name on the ID must match the name on the confirmation email.
- A secondary form of identification with or without a photo is required.
- Examples include: a Bank card, Wholesale/Retail membership card, Health Insurance card, Employee/Student ID card, Marriage/Birth Certificate, Concealed Carry Permit, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration or Green Card/Visa.
- Social security cards are not accepted.
- Examinees are required to bring their exam verification code with them.
Lead Abatement Contractor & Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor
DMACC offers testing on behalf of The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Examinees must call DMACC Continuing Education at 515-256-4912 to register to take this exam.
Lead Abatement Contractor and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor exams are proctored at DMACC Ankeny and Southridge testing centers, and a testing appointment is required.
- Examinees are required to show a valid government-issued photo ID.
Meazure Learning
DMACC offers testing on behalf of Meazure Learning. Exams are scheduled through Meazure Learning and proctored at DMACC Ankeny and Des Moines/Urban testing centers. Refer to the test sponsor’s guidelines to identify exam their requirements.
- Examinees are required to show a valid government-issued photo ID.
- The name on the ID must match the name on the confirmation email.
- Examinees are required to bring their exam registration email with them which contains:
- An exam password.
- A detailed explanation of testing center check-in requirements.
Pesticide Applicator
DMACC offers pesticide applicator testing on behalf of the Iowa Department of Agriculture (IDALS).
Locations: DMACC Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Des Moines/Urban, Newton, and Southridge.
- Examinees are required to bring their QUIA account username and password to the testing center.
- Examinees are required to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- Examinees are responsible for knowing their exam category.
- Examples include: Core, 3OT, 7A, etc.
- There is a $20.00 proctor fee per exam.
Related links:
Testing Referrals
In some cases, DMACC may need to refer testers to other organizations.
- CDL written exams for a driving permit are scheduled with the Iowa DOT. Refer to DMACC’s Transportation Institute webpage for more information.
- For WorkKeys or NCRC testing contact Iowa Works at 515-281-9619 or desmoinesiowaworks@iwd.iowa.gov.
- For EMS Professional Certification, contact Pearson Vue at 515-446-9619.
DMACC offers testing for other organizations by request.
Contact the testing center of your choice for availability, scheduling, and hours/location.
DMACC Testing Center locations have specific hours of operation and tests available.
DMACC campuses are all closed on the following dates in 2023:
- January 16
- February 17
- May 29
- July 4
- September 4
- October 27
- November 22 (close at noon)
- November 23-24
- December 22 - January 1, 2024
Additional test center closures are noted below under each location.
Online/Remote Testing (All Campusus)
DMACC offers remote testing for three assessments:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessment for DMACC.
- ACCUPLACER® Assessment for employment.
- ATI® TEAS Assessment for DMACC.
Schedule Remote Testing:
- Remote ACCUPLACER®
- Remote ATI® TEAS Nursing, Surgical Technology and Veterinary Technology students only.
Ames Testing Center
Address: 1420 S. Bell Street, Room 220, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-663-6723
Email: amestestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed March 13-March 17 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | Closed | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Closed | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Closed |
Scheduling: Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule.
Tests offered:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL).
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
Ankeny Testing Center
Address: 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg. 6, Room 23, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: 515-964-6595
Email: ankenytestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Map: Map of Ankeny Campus Park in Lot K, enter Building 6 through the door on the left.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Special Hours* | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
*Special Hours apply during the following dates:
- 2023: Dec 15-21
- 2024: Jan 2-5, Mar 11-15, May 3-24, Aug 2-23
Saturday Testing: The Ankeny Testing Center will be open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:00a-12:00p. Saturday appointments can be scheduled here.
Scheduling: See below for requirements.
Tests offered – no appointment needed:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments – Allow at least 90 minutes for testing.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL) – Allow at least two hours for testing.
- ATI® TEAS Assessment – Allow 4 hours for check-in and testing. Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment.
- Dental Board Certification - Allow 1 hour for testing. Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- If you have an approved accommodation on file with Disability Services, schedule an appointment online: Ankeny Test Center Accommodations.
- Accommodaton Answers
- Pesticide Applicator – Allow at least 1 hour for testing. Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Tests offered – by appointment only:
- AMBDI – Death Investigator - Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
- Assessor/Deputy Assessor – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
- Challenge Tests – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
- CLEP – Appointment required. Schedule an appointment.
- CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
- Firefighter Written Exam - Schedule an appointment.
- Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board Exam (Kirkwood) – Schedule an appointment. Testers must register for an exam with Kirkwood Community College before making a testing appointment at DMACC.
- Other Colleges proctored exams. Call or email to schedule.
Boone Testing Center
Address: 1125 Hancock Drive, Room 102, Boone, IA 50036
Phone: 515-433-5096
Email: boonetestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed March 13-March 17; May 4-May 22; August 4-August 22 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Special Hours* | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
*Special Hours apply during the following dates:
- 2023: May 23 – Aug 3
- 2024: TBD
Scheduling: Hours may vary. Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule and to confirm the hours of operation.
Tests offered:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL).
- ATI® TEAS Assessment.
- CASAS - Testing for Workforce Training Academy and HiSET.
- CLEP.
- Challenge Tests.
- CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
- Pesticide Applicator Exam - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Carroll Testing Center
Address: 906 N Grant Road, Carroll, IA 51401
Phone: 712-792-1755
Email: carrolltestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed March 13-March 17; May 4-May 22; August 4-August 22 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Special Hours* | 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
*Special Hours apply during the following dates:
- 2023: May 23 – Aug 3
- 2024: TBD
Scheduling: Hours may vary. Appointments are required. Call to schedule.
Tests offered:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL).
- DMACC proctored exams.
- ATI® TEAS Assessment.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
- Pesticide Applicator Exams - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Des Moines/Urban Testing Center
Address: 1100 7th St, Building 1, Room 117, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-697-7807
Email: uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. |
Tests offered:
- DMACC proctored exams - No appointment needed; walk-ins welcome.
- If you have an approved accommodation on file with Disability Services, schedule an appointment online: Des Moines/Urban Test Center Accommodations.
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments – No Appointment needed. Allow at least 90 minutes for testing.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL) – Appointment preferred, call to schedule. Walk-ins welcome. Allow at least two hours for testing.
- AMBDI – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
- ATI® TEAS Assessment – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
- CLEP – Monday through Friday availability varies. Schedule an appointment.
- CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
- Dental Board Certification - Appointment required. Schedule an appointment.
- DNR Wastewater Treatment, Water treatment, and Distribution Operator Certification Examination - Testers must be pre-approved by the DNR, call 515-725-0463 for pre-approval before making an appointment at DMACC.
- Other Colleges proctored exams – Monday through Friday times vary. Schedule an appointment.
- Pesticide Applicator - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
Newton Testing Center
Address: 600 N. 2nd Ave. West, Room 120 (Library), Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-791-1731
Email: newtonlibrary@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed March 13-March 17; May 4-May 22 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
Special Hours* | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Closed | Closed | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
*Special Hours apply during the following dates:
- 2023: May 23 – Aug 3
- 2024: TBD
Scheduling: Hours may vary when classes are not in session. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation. An appointment is required. Call or email to make an appointment.
Tests offered:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL).
- ALEKS.
- ATI® TEAS Assessment.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Firefighter Written Exam.
- Other Colleges proctored exams.
- Pesticide Applicator Exam - Examinees need to create an account at quia.com/web and bring their login information to the testing site.
Perry Testing Center
Address: 1011 2nd Avenue, Perry, IA 50220
Phone: 515-428-8100
Email: perrycenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed March 13-March 17; May 4-May 22; August 4-August 22 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | 2:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 2:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 2:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 2:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Special Hours* | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
*Special Hours apply during the following dates:
- 2023: May 23 – Aug 3
- 2024: TBD
Scheduling: Appointments are required. Call to schedule.
Tests offered:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL).
- DMACC proctored exams.
Southridge Testing Center
Address: 1111 E. Army Post Rd, Room 3, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: 515-287-8720
Email: southridgetestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Scheduling: See requirements below.
Tests offered:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL).
- ATI® TEAS Assessment – Appointment required. Email to schedule.
- CASAS - Testing for Workforce Training Academy (WTA).
- CLEP – Appointment required, email to schedule.
- CNA Comp Test – Schedule an appointment.
- Dental Board Certification - Appointment required. Email to schedule.
- DNR Wastewater Treatment, Water treatment, and Distribution Operator Certification Examination - Testers must be pre-approved by the DNR. Call 515-725-0463 for pre-approval before making an appointment at DMACC.
- DMACC proctored exams.
- Lead Abatement Contractor and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor - call 515-256-4912 to register before making an appointment at DMACC.
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification – Appointment required. Email to schedule.
- Other Colleges proctored exams – Appointment required. Email to schedule.
- Pesticide Applicator - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
- Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board Exam (Kirkwood) - Testers must register for an exam with Kirkwood Community College before making an appointment at DMACC.
West Des Moines Testing Center
Address: 5959 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-2426
Email: westtestingcenter@dmacc.edu
Testing Center closed December 18-21, January 2-5, March 11-15, May 6-17, August 5-9 in addition to the institution closures noted above.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Regular Hours | Closed | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Closed |
Scheduling: See requirements below.
Tests offered:
- ACCUPLACER® Assessments – Appointments preferred. Call or email to schedule. Walk-ins are welcome. Allow at least 90 minutes for testing.
- ACCUPLACER® (ELL) – Appointment preferred. Call or email to schedule. Walk-ins welcome. Allow at least two hours for testing.
- DMACC proctored exams. No appointment needed; walk-ins welcome.
- If you have an approved accommodation on file with Disability Services, schedule an appointment online: West Des Moines Test Center Accommodations.