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Testing Center

The Testing Center provides accessible and secure testing facilities for students and the community. Pellissippi State course exams do not require an appointment. Exams are set-up through course instructors and administered in the Testing Centers according to their guidelines. A PSCC student ID is required for testing. The Testing Center does not administer an exam 30 minutes or less before the stated closing time. 

Standardized or certification exams (CERTIPORT, CLEP, DSST, HESI, HiSET, KRYTERION, etc.) or correspondence exams do require an appointment and a test fee. If you do not have a PSCC student ID for these tests, then an official, valid photo ID is required (follow the requirements for your test).  

To schedule an exam and pay your proctor fee for correspondence tests, CLEP, DSST, CERTIPORT, or HESI, visit

To schedule an exam for HiSET (high school equivalency test), go to and follow the directions for setting up an account and scheduling a test appointment.

To schedule an exam for KRYTERION, go to .

TN-E Campus exams do not require an appointment. Bring official photo ID to take a TN-E exam.

Always arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled test time. If you do not have a PSCC parking sticker, park in the “O” pen lots. 

Please note that the Testing Center’s hours vary by campus. The Testing Center is closed when the college is, including for holidays and for weather- or emergency-related closures and delays. 

The Testing Center strictly adheres to the academic integrity policies provided with your exam. Violations will be reported and violators may be subject to disciplinary actions. 

While the Testing Center strives to provide a testing environment that is distraction free, it is unable to control all sounds/noises inside or outside the Testing Centers.  Each Center has disposable earplugs for your use. 


Faculty:  Tests can be picked up in the Testing Centers when open or in the HV Testing Center Office (ERC 126) until 2:30 p.m., Monday, Thursday and Friday after the HV Testing Center closes.

Exit exams and entrance exams are scheduled and administered through the Start Strong Center. Please contact 865-694-6400.

Testing Center Policies & Procedures

To keep your test secure and to maintain confidentiality, the Testing Center has procedures and policies that regulate behavior in the Testing Center. Any student who takes a test in the Testing Center — whether or not he or she is a Pellissippi State student — must comply with these regulations. Please read over the Testing Center Policies before using the Testing Center.

Academic Integrity/Academic Honesty Guidelines:

Students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity in all academic activities.  Academic dishonesty is prohibited. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are subject to disciplinary action through the regular procedures of the student’s home institution.  In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed, the instructor may have the authority to assign an "F" or zero for an activity or to assign an "F" for the course. 

Student ID’s

Please remember, a Pellissippi State student ID is required for taking a PSCC course exam. Student IDs can be made at the Hardin Valley ERC, room 327 or at the site campus libraries or ERC’s. Test-
takers who are not Pellissippi State students must bring a valid, government-issued photo ID like a driver’s license. 

No Personal Items Allowed

No personal items (watches, phones, bags, paper, food/drink, carried in clothing, hats/caps etc.) are allowed in the Testing Centers.

Vision Statement

The Testing Center at Pellissippi State will provide high-quality testing services that are essential for the educational and professional advancement of its users.

Mission Statement

The 汤头条 Testing Center mission is to enhance the academic mission of the College by providing comprehensive, accessible, secure, high-quality testing services for students, faculty, and the public, including outside organizations. This mission will be achieved by:

Testing Center Policies 

Pellissippi State Student IDs are required for testing in the Testing Centers. 
 
No personal items are allowed in the Testing Centers. This includes: 
 
You must show the proctor any allowed test materials (do not carry them in a bag). All materials will be examined by proctors. 
 
Violation of Testing Center policies will result in your immediate dismissal. 
 
If you have questions, concerns, or comments about your testing experience today, please contact Joan Newman at jnewman@pstcc.edu. 

EXAMINEE MISCONDUCT 

The following behaviors are considered misconduct while taking an examination in the Testing Center: 
 
Engaging in misconduct may result in a failing grade and further disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension of Testing Center privileges. 

Location and Hours

 

Other possible unexpected closings will be posted as soon as possible. 

Tests will not be administered to students who arrive 30 minutes or less prior to closing time. 

Tests can be picked up in the Testing Centers when open or in the HV Testing Center Office (ERC 126) until 3 p.m., Monday, Thursday and Friday after the HV Testing Center closes.  Always check the Testing Center room 122 for proctor assistance.