Test Centers
The Kirkwood Test Center administers academic and non-academic exams to students and community members in a secure, distraction-reduced environment.
Locations
- Cedar Rapids: Main Campus, 2055 Cedar Hall
- Coralville: Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa, Room 126
- Hiawatha: Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center, Room 308
Please visit the Kirkwood Test Center website for the most up-to-date operating hours, procedures, and contact information.
Testing at other Kirkwood locations
The Kirkwood Test Center does not currently operate at the Benton County, Iowa County, Jones Regional, or Washington Regional centers. However, their staff may provide testing services by appointment. Please contact these centers directly to inquire about the availability of testing services.
Services
Academic course exams
The Kirkwood Test Center administers exams to students for whom one or more of the following applies:
- Enrolled in an online or hybrid course which has proctored exams as a requirement
- Approved for testing accommodations, such as extra time or an individual test room
- Instructor has submitted a makeup or retake exam to the Test Center on the student's behalf
Placement and entrance exams
The Kirkwood Test Center administers reading, writing, and math placement exams to prospective and incoming students preparing to register for credit and ELA courses, as well as entrance exams for certain health and agricultural sciences programs.
Professional certification and third-party exams
The Kirkwood Test Center works with third-party exam providers to administer a variety of exams to students and community members.
Rules
- The Kirkwood Test Center administers exams by appointment only.
- A valid photo ID is required.
- All test rooms are monitored by security cameras and live proctors. Cheating and other inappropriate testing behavior is documented and reported to instructors and exam sponsors.