Testing Center Locations

DMACC Testing Centers

Beginning October 20, the DMACC Testing Centers will make a new scheduling tool available for students and community members. Details and instructions will be provided for faculty, staff, and students.


DMACC Testing Center locations have specific hours of operation and tests available.

All DMACC campuses are closed on the following dates in 2025:

  • January 1
  • January 20
  • February 14
  • May 26
  • July 4
  • September 1
  • October 24
  • November 26 (close at noon)
  • November 27-28
  • December 24 - January 1, 2026

Additional test center closures are noted below under each location.

Online/Remote Testing (All Campuses)

DMACC offers remote testing for three assessments:

  1. ACCUPLACER® Assessment for DMACC (Reading and Writing).
  2. ACCUPLACER® Assessment for employment (Reading, Writing, and Math).
  3. ALEKS Assessment for DMACC Math Placement

Remote Testing:


Ames Testing Center 

(Hours change beginning August 19)

Address: 1420 S. Bell Street, Room 220, Ames, IA 50010

Phone: 515-663-6723

Email: amestestingcenter@dmacc.edu

2025 closed dates: In addition to the dates noted at the top of this page, the Ames testing center will be closed December 15 - 23.

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours Closed 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed

Scheduling: Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule.

  • ACCUPLACER® Assessments.
  • ACCUPLACER (ELL).
  • ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
  • DMACC proctored exams.
  • Other Colleges proctored exams.


Ankeny Testing Center

Address: 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg. 6, Room 23, Ankeny, IA 50023

Phone: 515-964-6595

Email: ankenytestingcenter@dmacc.edu

Map: Map of Ankeny Campus Park in Lot K, enter Building 6 through the door on the left.

2025 closed dates: In addition to the dates noted at the top of this page, the Ankeny testing center will be closed August 15.

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours* 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Special Hours open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. only: August 5 - 6, 19 - 20 and 26 - 27; December 16 - 17 and 23.

The Ankeny Testing Center will be open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DMACC Students should speak to their instructor to get approval for Saturday testing.
Saturday appointments can be scheduled here.

Scheduling: See below for requirements.

Tests offered – no appointment needed:

  • ACCUPLACER Assessments – Allow at least 90 minutes for testing.
  • ACCUPLACER (ELL) – Allow at least two hours for testing.
  • ATI TEAS Assessment – Allow four hours for check-in and testing. Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment.
  • Dental Board Certification - Allow one hour for testing. Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment.
  • DMACC proctored exams.
  • Pesticide Applicator – Allow at least one hour for testing. Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.

Tests offered – by appointment only:

  • ALEKS Math Assessment – Schedule an appointment to reserve a seat. Walk-ins welcome if a PC is available.
    • ALEKS testing at Ankeny is in the Computer Lab in Building 6 unless signage directs you to the Testing Center in Building 6.
    • See the ALEKS Student Handout for general information about the assessment.
    • For more comprehensive information, visit the Tests Offered webpage and scroll down to “Math Placement at DMACC”.
    • During the following dates: August 1 - 19; December 12 - 23, ALEKS Assessments will be in the Testing Center in Building 6. No appointment required for the testing center.
  • Assessor/Deputy Assessor – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
  • Challenge Tests – Appointment required. Call or email to schedule.
  • CLEP – Appointment required. Schedule an appointment.
  • CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
  • Firefighter Written Exam - Schedule an appointment.
  • Iowa DNR Operator Certification - Testers must call 515-725-0463 for pre-approval. Schedule an appointment after pre-approval.
  • Lead Abatement Contractor and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor - call 515-256-4942 to register before scheduling. Call or email to schedule.
  • PearsonVUE computer based testing. Call for scheduling information.
  • Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board Exam (Kirkwood) – Schedule an appointment. Testers must register for an exam with Kirkwood Community College before making a testing appointment at DMACC.
  • Other Colleges proctored exams. Call or email to schedule.


Boone Testing Center

Address: 1125 Hancock Drive, Room 102, Boone, IA 50036

Phone: 515-433-5096

Email: boonetestingcenter@dmacc.edu

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Scheduling: Hours may vary. Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule and to confirm the hours of operation.

  • ACCUPLACER Assessments.
  • ACCUPLACER (ELL).
  • ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat. Walk-ins welcome if a PC is available.
  • ATI TEAS Assessment.
  • CASAS - Testing for Workforce Training Academy and HiSET.
  • CLEP
  • Challenge Tests
  • CNA Comp Test – Written test. Schedule an appointment.
  • DMACC proctored exams.
  • Other Colleges proctored exams.
  • Pesticide Applicator Exam - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.


Carroll Testing Center

Address: 906 N Grant Road, Carroll, IA 51401

Phone: 712-792-8307

Email: carrolltestingcenter@dmacc.edu

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours for Summer 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed

Scheduling: Hours may vary. Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule and to confirm the hours of operation.

  • ACCUPLACER Assessments.
  • ACCUPLACER (ELL).
  • ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
  • DMACC proctored exams.
  • ATI TEAS Assessment.
  • Other Colleges proctored exams.
  • Pesticide Applicator Exams - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.


Des Moines/Urban Testing Center

Address: 1100 7th St, Building 1, Room 117, Des Moines, IA 50314

Phone: 515-697-7807

Email: uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu

2025 closed dates: In addition to the dates noted at the top of this page, the Des Moines/Urban testing center will be closed August 14 and 15.

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Scheduling: See below for requirements.

Walk-in testing allowed, appointments preferred

Tests offered - by appointment only:


Newton Testing Center

(Hours change beginning August 18)

Address: 600 N. 2nd Ave. West, Room 109, Newton, IA 50208

Phone: 641-791-1730

Email: newtontestingcenter@dmacc.edu

2025 closed dates: In addition to the dates noted at the top of this page, the Newton testing center will be closed August 1 - 15.

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Scheduling: Hours may vary. Appointments are required. Call or email to schedule and to confirm the hours of operation.

  • ACCUPLACER Assessments.
  • ACCUPLACER (ELL).
  • ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat. Walk-ins welcome if a PC is available.
  • ATI TEAS Assessment.
  • CNA Comp Test – Written test.
  • DMACC proctored exams.
  • Firefighter Written Exam.
  • Other Colleges proctored exams.
  • Pesticide Applicator Exam - Examinees need to create an account at quia.com/web and bring their login information to the testing site.


Perry Testing Center

Address: 1011 2nd Avenue, Perry, IA 50220

Phone: 515-428-8100

Email: perrycenter@dmacc.edu

Hours: By appointment only.

Scheduling: Appointments are required. Call to schedule.

  • ACCUPLACER Assessments.
  • ACCUPLACER (ELL).
  • ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
  • DMACC proctored exams.


Southridge Testing Center

Address: 1111 E. Army Post Rd, Room 3, Des Moines, IA 50315

Phone: 515-287-8720

Email: southridgetestingcenter@dmacc.edu

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours* 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*Special Hours: Southridge Testing Center is only open Tuesday and Thursday from 4pm-7pm from 10/6 through 10/17. Normal hours resume 10/20.

Saturday Testing: The Southridge Testing Center will be open the following Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: August 23, September 27, October 18, November 22, and December 13.

Scheduling: See requirements below.

  • ACCUPLACER Assessments.
  • ACCUPLACER (ELL).
  • ALEKS Math Assessment – Call or email to reserve a seat.
  • ATI TEAS Assessment – Appointment required. Email to schedule.
  • CASAS - Testing for Workforce Training Academy (WTA).
  • CLEP – Appointment required, email to schedule.
  • CNA Comp Test – Schedule an appointment.
  • Dental Board Certification - Appointment required. Email to schedule.
  • DNR Wastewater Treatment, Water treatment, and Distribution Operator Certification Examination - Testers must be pre-approved by the DNR. Call 515-725-0463 for pre-approval before making an appointment at DMACC.
  • DMACC proctored exams.
  • Lead Abatement Contractor and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor - call 515-256-4942 to register before making an appointment at DMACC.
  • Other Colleges proctored exams – Appointment required. Email to schedule.
  • Pesticide Applicator - Examinees need to create an account and bring their login information to the testing site.
  • Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board Exam (Kirkwood) - Testers must register for an exam with Kirkwood Community College before making an appointment at DMACC.


West Des Moines Testing Center

Address: 5959 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: 515-633-2426

Email: westtestingcenter@dmacc.edu

Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Regular Hours 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Scheduling: See below for requirements.