Testing Center Hours and Locations
MTC Placement Test
If you are a prospective MTC student, you may need to take placement tests. They measure what classes you're ready to take here at MTC, and they help you and your advisor determine which courses you need for math, reading, and English.
Placement Test Schedule
The entire test may take up to 3 to 3 ½ hours; therefore, please allow enough time to complete the test.
Airport Campus
1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
803.822.3659
Room Location – Airport Student Center Room 262
Testing is available on a walk-in basis during the following days and times.
| Testing Days | Beginning Time | Latest Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
Beltline Campus
316 South Beltline Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29205
803.738.7198
Room Location – Wade Martin Hall - Room 249
Testing is available on a walk-in basis during the following days and times.
| Testing Days | Beginning Time | Latest Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
Harbison Campus
7300 College Street
Irmo, SC 29063
803.732.5337
Room Location – Harbison Hall - Room 203
Testing is available on a walk-in basis during the following days and times.
| Testing Days | Beginning Time | Latest Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 5:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
Northeast Campus:
151 Powell Road
Columbia, SC 29203
803.691.3949
Room Location – Engineering Technology Science Building - Room 164
Testing is available on a walk-in basis during the following days and times.
| Testing Days | Beginning Time | Latest Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
Fort Jackson:
On-Base National Test Center
Imboden Street
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
803.738.7897
Education Center - Room 110
Placement Testing is available at Fort Jackson by appointment only during the times listed below. Schedule an appointment here.
| Testing Days | Beginning Time | Latest Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
Fairfield Campus
Please call the Fairfield Campus for information on Placement Testing at 803.815.2933.
Important notes and numbers
Tests are not given on holidays when the college is closed. To verify available times, please contact the Student Assessment Center.
Airport Campus – 803.822.3659
Beltline Campus – 803.738.7198
Fort Jackson – 803.782.3213
Northeast – 803.691.3949
Harbison – 803.732.5366
General Questions – 803.790.7522
Special arrangements may be made for persons with disabilities. Please contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 803.822.3505 (Airport Campus) or 803.738.7636 (Beltline Campus) or via email at disability@midlandstech.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding accommodations and services for students with disabilities.
Preparation
You can practice for the test by reviewing sample questions and practice tests. These can be accessed through the Study App for Android or iPhone at https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login. It is suggested that you prepare for testing as well as retesting.
Additional review and practice test may be found at https://www.khanacademy.org/.
You could be eligible to exempt the placement test if you meet certain criteria.
Schedule an Appointment
Placement testing is available on a walk-in basis during the hours listed.
Bring your social security number and a picture ID (such as a driver’s license, work ID, or passport).