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The payment options for registering online are Visa or MasterCard. Please note an additional $3.00 processing fee will be added to the South Plains College test fee to register online.

All test fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

If you are late for a test or miss a test date, you will have to pay the fee again to test on another date. If you are fifteen minutes or more late you will not be admitted to the test. You will be considered absent and will not receive a refund.

You must register no later than three business days prior to the test date.

Important: The following items are prohibited.

Cell phones. Possession or use of cell phones is strictly prohibited in the testing facility and may result in the voiding of your scores.

Electronic devices and media, such as PDAs, pagers, computers, audiotapes, CDs, photographic or recording devices, removable storage devices, calculator watches, clocks or watches with alarms, spellcheckers, etc.

Calculators, unless verbally instructed otherwise by SPC testing personnel.

Handwritten or printed materials, such as dictionaries, notebooks scratch paper, textbooks, notes, etc.

Packages and totes of any kind, such as backpacks, briefcases, etc.

Food and drink, unless previously approved in writing by SPC testing personnel for students with documented disabilities.

Unauthorized aids, such as slide rules, rulers, translation aids, highlighters, etc.

ACCUPLACER

TSI Approved Placement Test Passing Scores:
Reading = 78
Elementary Algebra = 75
Communication = 85
Sentence Skills = 80*
TX WritePlacer Essay = 5*

*Sentence Skills of at least 80 and an Essay of 5 is required to pass. An Essay of 6, 7, or 8 is automatically a passing score regardless of the Sentence Skills score.

If you are taking ACCUPLACER to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, this computerized testing program helps place you in the appropriate course(s). The test assesses your Reading, Math, and English skills (Sentence Skills test and the Texas WritePlacer Essay). The test is timed (2.5 hours) and is multiple choice.
The test fee is $20 for one or two sections, $30 for three sections and $35 for four sections of the exam. The Cosmetology exam fee is $15. All test fees are paid online if registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID). If you are a dual credit student, you may use your high school yearbook or a letter on school letterhead from your high school administrator identifying you with your picture attached as a picture ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Click here for TSI exemptions.
TSI exemptions are not applicable to LVN and Basic Fire Academy programs. Check the application deadlines and program requirements prior to registering for a test date.
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Basic Fire Academy Entrance Exam

Basic Fire Academy Passing Scores:
Reading = 78
Arithmetic = 75
Texas WritePlacer Essay = 5

Students interested in applying for the Basic Fire Academy Program must pass ACCUPLACER as the entrance exams.
Students should submit an academy application packet prior to taking the ACCUPLACER exam. Academy application packets may be picked up from the Coordinator of the Fire Technology Program, at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (Office 151, 3201 Ave Q, Lubbock, TX).br>
The test fee is $20.00 for one or two sections or $30.00 for three sections of the exam. All test fees are paid online if you are registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
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Cosmetology Entrance Exam

Cosmetology Scores:
Reading - (Students must see program advisor for passing scores.)
Arithmetic - (Students must see program advisor for passing scores.)
Sentence Skills - (Students must see program advisor for passing scores.)

For the Cosmetology Program, students must take the Reading, Arithmetic, and Sentence Skills sections of ACCUPLACER. Please see your advisor for more information regarding the Cosmetology Program.
The test fee for the Cosmetology Program is $20.00. All test fees are paid online if you are registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Register online now!

Dual Credit TSI Approved Placement Exam

TSI Approved Placement Test Passing Scores:
Reading = 78
Elementary Algebra = 75
Communication = 85
Sentence Skills = 80*
Texas WritePlacer Essay = 5*

*Sentence Skills of at least 80 and an Essay of 5 is required to pass. An Essay of 6, 7, or 8 is automatically a passing score regardless of the Sentence Skills score.

Dual credit students must contact the SPC Office of Continuing and Distance Education (806) 716-2341 for application/testing deadlines.
If you are age 16 or younger, you must have your parents sign a Release of Test Scores form. Click here to access this form.
The test fee is $20.00 for one or two sections or $30.00 for three sections of the exam. All test fees are paid online if you are registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID. If you are a dual credit student, you may use your high school yearbook or a letter on school letterhead from your high school administrator identifying you with your picture attached as a picture ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Register online now!

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Entrance Exam

EMS Passing Scores:
Must Pass Reading = 78

For the EMS Program, students may take any approved placement exam (ACCUPLACER, THEA, ASSET, or COMPASS). All sections of the placement exam must be taken. The Reading section must be successfully completed. Students may also be exempt or have completed appropriate coursework successfully. Please see an advisor for more information regarding the EMS Program.
The test fee is $20.00 for one or two sections or $30.00 for three sections of the exam. All test fees are paid online if you are registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Register online now!

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program (LVN) Reese and Muleshoe Entrance Exam only

The LVN program in Plainview uses the TEAS for their entrance test. Registration for this exam must be done in person and cannot be done online.

LVN Passing Scores:
Reading = 80
LVN Math = 80
Communication = 85
Sentence Skills = 80*
Texas WritePlacer Essay = 5*

*Sentence Skills of at least 80 and an Essay of 5 or better to pass

All students who are applying for the Reese or Muleshoe Licensed Vocational Nursing Program MUST take ACCUPLACER as the entrance exam. Students must pass ACCUPLACER Reading, LVN Math, Communication, Sentence Skills, and the Texas WritePlacer Essay.
Students cannot take THEA, ASSET, or COMPASS to apply for the Vocational Nursing Program nor can they be exempt.
The deadline for the January 2010 class is November 5, 2009 and will begin accepting applications September 1, 2009. Students may test at any time. Application packets are not yet available. You may contact Stacie Johnson at (806) 716-4626 beginning in mid July for testing requirements. Scores are good for two years from that date.
The LVN department accepts students into the program on a first come, first served basis.
Students may retest on ACCUPLACER twice for the session in which they are applying and must wait two weeks between testing and retesting.
Students may take ACCUPLACER anywhere it is offered, but they must make sure that they take the approved sections of the exam. The LVN Math test is only offered at South Plains College. Only the Texas WritePlacer Essay is accepted. The Sentence Skills and Texas WritePlacer Essay must be taken during the same test sitting.
The test fee is $20.00 for one or two sections, $30.00 for three sections, and $35.00 for four sections of the exam. All test fees are paid online if registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Register online now!

Radiologic Technology Entrance Exam

Radiologic Passing Scores:
Reading = 78
Elementary Algebra = 75
Communication = 85
Sentence Skills = 80*
Texas WritePlacer Essay = 5*

*Sentence Skills of at least 80 and an Essay of 5 is required to pass. An Essay of 6, 7, or 8 is automatically a passing score regardless of the Sentence Skills score.

Students may take any approved placement exam (ACCUPLACER administered at SPC), THEA, ASSET, and COMPASS). Students may also be exempt or have completed coursework successfully. Students interested in applying for the Radiologic Technology Program must take the Communication portion of ACCUPLACER in addition to the regular test. Students may retest on ACCUPLACER twice for the academic year for which the student plans to enroll. Students must wait two weeks between testing and retesting.Please see your advisor for more information regarding the Radiologic Technology Program.
The test fee is $20.00 for one or two sections, $30.00 for three sections, and $35.00 for four sections of the exam. All test fees are paid online if registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Register online now!

Surgical Technology Entrance Exam

Surgical Technology Passing Scores:
Must Pass Reading = 78

Students may take any approved placement exam (ACCUPLACER administered at SPC), THEA, ASSET, and COMPASS. Students may also be exempt or have completed coursework successfully. Students must successfully complete the Reading section before enrolling in this Program or have successfully completed required remediation courses in Reading. Please see an advisor for more information regarding the Surgical Technology Program.
The test fee is $20.00 for one or two sections or $30.00 for three sections of the exam. All test fees are paid online if you are registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important:You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Register online now!

TSI Approved Placement Exam

Beginning with the Fall 1989 semester, all students who are not otherwise exempt must take an approved placement test THEA, (ACCUPLACER administered at SPC), ASSET, COMPASS) prior to enrolling in college level classes. To review the list of TSI exemptions click here.
The test fee is $20.00 for one or two sections or $30.00 for three sections of the exam. All test fees are paid online if you are registering on this web site. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please come to the Plainview Center and register in person. You may also register by mail. Click here for a registration form and follow the instructions.

Acceptable forms of payment in person or by mail include money order, cash or check. Registration form and test fees that are mailed must be received in our office no later than three business days prior to your test date. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: Upon successful registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you on your test date. You will not be admitted to the test without this email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation please check your Junk Mailbox. To request a duplicate email receipt, send an email to info@registerblast.com with your name, exam for which you registered, and your scheduled test date and time.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.
Important: You must bring an official Social Security ID (i.e. Social Security card.
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.
Register online now!

Distance Learning Exams - Reese Center and Plainview Center Only

South Plains College Testing Services administers examinations for other institutions under the following conditions:

Arrangements for distance learning tests must be made before the exam is sent to South Plains College. These arrangements include: test date/time, proctor approval forms and any documents required by the other institution. All arrangements must be made at least five business days before the test date.
Click here to contact the Plainview Center.
There is a charge of $20.00 for each proctored exam if you are not currently an SPC student. This fee is paid online if you are registering on this website. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, you may bring a money order, check, or cash the date of your test. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important: You must bring a current official picture ID (i.e. Drivers License, passport, military ID, student ID.

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Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA)

South Plains College is not responsible for THEA registration.

Click here to be directed to the THEA registration site.
Click here to be directed to the THEA study guides.
Go to http://www.thea.nesinc.com for information about THEA.
Important: Bring your THEA Admission ticket with you. (You will receive this from the THEA administration via US mail or email.)
To access the procedures to follow for special testing accommodations click here. To apply for special testing accommodations click here.

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