Modesto Junior College | Modesto Junior College Testing Center

Modesto Junior College Testing Center

The Testing Center is located on the MJC West Campus at 2201 Blue Gum Avenue (the corner of Carpenter and Blue Gum Avenues in Modesto, CA). It's located in Yosemite Hall, Room 147. The Testing Center is the primary location that administers the Modesto Junior College assessment tests for English, reading, math, and English as a Second Language. Most testing is done during regular business hours, though evening and weekend sessions are offered on a limited basis.

Persons either must be a continuing student or a new student who has submitted an admissions application to the Admissions office at least two weeks before testing. Students should test at least 10 business days prior to their advising and/or registration date. All students should seek counseling services (209 575-6080) after completing math and English/reading assessment testing.

Assessment Testing

Assessment testing is one of many measures used by college personnel to assist students with the selection of appropriate courses. Testing may also be used to satisfy certain course prerequisites.

Assessment testing is a free service; however, other tests offered through the Testing Center may require a fee--see below. After assessing, students are able to check their scores online (see instructions at the bottom of the Assessment Information page). Scores cannot be given by phone, but may be given if a student arrives in person with appropriate picture identification.

All MJC students whose educational goals include the following are required to complete assessment.

an associate degree
a vocational or technical certificate
undecided
completing requirements for university transfer
learning job skills
improving basic skills

In additional, students who have completed 15 units or more, regardless of their educational goal, are also expected to complete testing.

Exemption From Testing

Students may be exempt from testing if they:

Have an associate degree or higher; or
Have taken other college math, chemistry, English composition or ESL classes and have submitted transcripts to the Records Office 10 days prior to their registration date; or
Are enrolling only in activity classes, apprenticeship classes, employer-required classes, classes to maintain a certificate or license, GED or other non-credit classes, have completed fewer than 15 units, or if their goals are personal enrichment, including intellectual, recreational, or cultural.

NOTE: Most math and English Composition courses require assessment or prerequisite course completion.

For more information, click Assessment Information to the left.

Other Test Services Offered at MJC

Proctored Testing, U.S. Constitution, Typing and GED Certificates

These services are by appointment only. There is a cost for each service and/or certificate. The acceptable methods of payment are cash, credit card or money order. During the Spring and Fall semesters, students may pay at the West Campus Business Services Office located in the lobby of Yosemite Hall. During the summer, fees should be paid by money order directly to the Testing Center, or at the East Campus Business Office by cash, credit or money order one day ahead. Please call the number below to schedule an appointment. When possible we will schedule you on or near the date you need service. Picture identification is required.

Proctored Testing: We offer proctoring services for students of distance learning who need a local certified testing center for mid-term or final exam administration. Many organizations have specific days and times their test must be given, therefore we reserve the right to authorize any proctored test request before scheduling it. We cannot compromise our students' testing needs, so please do not have testing materials sent to Modesto Junior College without first having it authorized through us. The fee for proctored testing is $15.00 (1-3 hours) or $30.00 (4+ hours).

U.S. Constitution Test: For teacher credentialing, we offer the U.S. Constitution test. There are no specific days or times the test is offered, but we will schedule you as closely as possible to the day and time you need it. Please keep in mind, our own schedule is made in advance, so we must schedule around special testing needs. The cost to administer the U.S. Constitution Test is $15.00. Recommended study materials are "The Constitution of the United States;An Introduction" by Floyd G. Cullop or "The US Constitution for Everyone" by Jerome Agel & Mort Gerberg. A certificate is prepared immediately upon passing the test.

Typing Test: Typing tests with a certificate are also offered for a fee of $12.00. We use the Internationational Typing Test Contest Rules Guidelines. Mistakes are weighed at two points per error. You will be tested on a keyboard using word processing software (non-correcting). Testing includes a warm-up and two five-minute timed tests. The best score out of the two tests will be printed on your certificate.

Official GED Copies: We provide GED official copies (transcripts) for examiness who have previously tested and passed the GED test at MJC. Certificate fees are payable by cash or credit and cost:

GED Official Copy Fee Schedule

$5 for 48 hour GED Copy service

$10 for 24-hour GED Copy service

$20 for on-the-spot GED Copy service

If you live locally, please stop by our office and complete a GED release form. You may pay at the time you pick up your copy. If you are out of state, send a letter with today's date, your name at the time of testing, approximate year of test, birth date, social security number, mother's maiden name, where you want the scores sent and your signature. Requests received without a signature will not be processed. For quicker processing, send a money order or request a credit card authorization. Authorizations can be faxed, mailed or e-mailed to you.

GED Certificates and Replacement Certificates: For examinees who want a certificate or a replacement certificate, please call 1-866-370-4740. You will hear pre-recorded instruction on how to obtain your certificate and the cost.

GED Examination Sites in Stanislaus and Surrounding Counties

If you are interested in GED testing, you may call any of the sites below.

Stanislaus County Office of Education, Modesto, CA..(209) 558-8646
Turlock Adult School..(209) 667-0643
Manteca Adult School..209) 825-3100
Columbia College, Sonora, CA..(209) 558-5109
Stockton Adult School..(209) 953-4254
Tracy Adult School..(209) 831-5034
Merced County Office of Education..(209) 385-2524 or 385-6571

Summary of Fees

GED Official Copies - $5 (2-day); $10 (same day); $20 (on the spot)

GED Certificates - $12 (Call 1-866-370-4740 fee is subject to change)

Proctored Test - $15 (1-3 hours); $30 (4-6+ hours)

Typing Test & Certificate - $12

U.S. Consititution - $15.00 Recommended study materials:
"The Constitution of the United States;An Introduction" by Floyd G. Cullop; or
"The US Constitution for Everyone" by Jerome Agel & Mort Gerberg

MJC Student Success

           MJC Testing Center
            Office: 209-575-7728
          Fax: 209-575-7776
          Assessment Schedule: 209-575-6026

                         Location: 2201 Blue Gum Avenue
                             Yosemite Hall, Room 147
                              Modesto, CA 95358

                                 Fall and Spring Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                               Summer Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, closed Fridays
                                  Mailing address: 435 College Avenue Modesto, CA 95350

Last Updated 1/28/08