Testing Center
The Texas State University System Polk County Center Testing Center is located in the Learning Center of the PCC. The Testing Center provides a quiet and comfortable setting for group and individual testing. The center is completely handicapped-accessible.
Testing Center Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Saturday appointments are available upon request on July 12, and August 16, 2025. Please schedule appointments by Thursday to confirm availability.
How to Schedule Testing
To schedule time in the testing center, you can either call us at 936-319-3506 or email testingcenter.pcc@lsco.edu with your preferred testing dates and times. Please include your name, course information, and any specific testing accommodations you may need when contacting us. We recommend scheduling at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability for your preferred time slot.
Testing Services
- Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
- Challenge Exams: English and Criminal Justice
- CLEP: College Level Examination Program
- HESI A2: Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment
- TCFP: Texas Commission on Fire Protection, all certification written examinations
- GED: Nationally recognized high school equivalency exam - COMING SOON
- Make-up Exams: available at the teacher's discretion - COMING SOON
- NCCT: National Center for Competency Testing
- Pearson VUE Testing - COMING SOON
- TEAS: Test of Essential Academic Skills - COMING SOON
- Accommodated Testing - accommodations should be provided by the college you are attending.
Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur do not require ACT or SAT for admission and so the TSUS Polk County Center does not administer these tests; however, links are provided for your convenience.
ACT: www.act.org
SAT: www.collegeboard.org