Academic Testing & Tutoring

CLEP Tests provide a means of receiving college credit for learning acquired outside the traditional college classroom. Up to 25 credits may be granted for successful completion of CLEP exams. Credit is available through five general examinations or through the various subject exams; three or more credit hours are given for each test. Each exam is multiple choice and 90 minutes in length. The CLEP exams are given between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Academic Testing & Tutoring Offices in the John N. Harms Center.

Tests are $100 each with a $15 institution service fee. For more information regarding CLEP exams, or to register for an exam, visit the CLEP site. Please note, after registering through CLEP, you must also schedule an appointment with us by calling 308.635.6072.

The ACT test, which is an optional entrance exam for all students enrolling in college is administered at WNCC multiple times a year. The test measures comprehension of English, math, social studies, reading, and science reasoning. There is also an optional essay for students considering schools that require a writing score. To register, visit act.org.

The SAT is another entrance exam used at colleges and universities around the United States. The primarily multiple choice exam takes approximately four hours to complete and measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills. The SAT is available for students to take at WNCC throughout the year. To register, visit the College Board website.

Students needing to make-up tests can do so in the Academic Testing & Tutoring Center. Appointments for make-up tests are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 308.635.6072.

Talk with your instructor first, as your class may have a designated peer instructor enrolled in the class. You're also welcome to stop by one of our resource centers (writing and math) and make an appointment, or call Academic Testing & Tutoring at 308.635.6072 to discuss your options.

Students must be recommended by a faculty member and have at least a B letter grade in the subject area's class in order to be considered as a tutor. Those selected as tutors are compensated and may select hours around their class schedule.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free service for selected classes each semester. An SI leader, who is a top student recommended by faculty, attends class lectures and acts as a model student. The SI holds regularly scheduled group and individual study sessions to assist students in comparing notes, learning course content, and preparing for tests.