West Campus Testing Center
The West Campus Testing Center, located in Room 8 on Forsyth Tech’s West Campus, focuses on meeting the assessment needs of current and potential students of CCR and EWD as well as members of our greater community. The Testing Center offers placement testing for CCR and EWD students, as well as high school equivalency testing. All assessments are conducted in a comfortable, distraction-free environment, and all testing is by appointment.
Location: 1300 Bolton Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27103 Room 8
TABE Assessments for CCR Placement
CCR uses computer-based Reading, Language and Math TABE tests for class placement. The tests are administered as a pretest to new or returning students who have completed the CCR online Orientation. After students have attained the required number of classroom or online instructional hours, they will be required to post test using the TABE assessment.
CCR TABE testing is by appointment only. Those students who complete the CCR online Orientation will receive a link to make an appointment for testing. Those students who are ready to post test will be contacted by CCR staff regarding their testing date and time.
To sign up for the CCR online Orientation click the link below.
TABE Assessments for EWD Placement
West Campus Testing administers paper-based Reading, Language and Math TABE tests for placement into Economic and Workforce Development programs of study. Students receive their scores on the day of testing. For information on TABE testing requirements for specific EWD programs, consult the program website.
EWD TABE testing is by appointment only. Sessions are Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. For an appointment or for more information, call or email Nicole Ard at 336-734-7831/nard@forsythtech.edu or Michael Glontz at 336-757-3701/mglontz@forsythtech.edu.
West Campus Testing administers the HiSET exam for those students earning their High School Equivalency Diploma. Aligned to new college-and-career readiness standards for adults, the HiSET® exam certifies that candidates’ academic knowledge and skills are equivalent to those of high school graduates. Students must register, pay for, and schedule their tests on the HiSET website at www.hiset.ets.org.
All High School Equivalency diplomas are issued by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. After completing and passing the five subtests, students may download their diploma at www.diplomasender.com
For more information on HSE testing in North Carolina click link below
HiSET at a Glance
Website: www.hiset.ets.org
Links to HiSET test prep materials https://hiset.ets.org/prepare/materials/
Computer-based and paper-based options available.
Cost: $10.75 for computer-based tests; $15.00 for paper-based tests
| Subtest | Duration | Passing Score |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 65 Minutes | 8 |
| Social Studies | 70 Minutes | 8 |
| Science | 80 Minutes | 8 |
| Math | 90 Minutes | 8 |
| Writing | 120 Minutes | 8 (Minimum score of 2 on your essay) |
Students must attain a total score of 45 to earn their HSE Diploma. The essay score is not included in this overall total, but students must score at least a 2 on the essay to pass the Language Arts – Writing portion of the HiSET battery of tests.
Minors 16 years or older may take the HiSET battery of tests but must first bring Minor Release Forms, to Room 6 on West Campus. For information regarding minors and HSE testing in North Carolina or for general information about HiSET testing at Forsyth Tech, call 336-734-7831 or email nard@forsythtech.edu.
For more information or to register for a HiSET exam, click on the link below.
West Campus Testing administers computer-based and paper-based CASAS Life and Work listening tests to ELA students. The tests are administered as a pretest and a post-test to new and returning students. After students have attained the required number of classroom or online instructional hours, they will be required to post test. CASAS Life and Work testing is by appointment only.
For information on the ELA program at Forsyth Tech or dates for upcoming ELA Orientation sessions, call 336-757-3719 or click below.
ELA students who need to post test will be notified by the ELA staff regarding the date and time of testing.
Not all students will be required to pay for their test fees. Some students may qualify for scholarships. Please check with your referring instructor, or organization if you feel this is the case. If you are required to pay for your own test fees, it is handled typically on the day of testing. Fees are paid at the Cashier’s Office, located on Main Campus in the Allman Center. The test is administered in English. For information on WorkKeys testing at Forsyth Tech and to schedule a test, call 336-734-7324 or email workkeys@forsythtech.edu.