The American College Test (ACT) is a national standardized test that measures skills in English, Mathematics, Reading and Science to determine how well you perform the skills necessary for college coursework.

ACT registration bulletins may be picked up from the Counseling Office or Testing Office. Registration form and fee must be sent directly to the ACT company.

More Information And Testing Dates

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program of credit by examination that allows examinees to obtain recognition for college level achievement. The Del Mar College Testing Center offers all 33 CLEP exams. CLEP exams cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements in the first two years of college.

*BEFORE REGISTERING, verify with your institution/counselor if the particular CLEP exam you will be taking is accepted.

Test Dates

Fridays between 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM.

TO REGISTER FOR CLEP

1. Create an account and pay the $89 exam fee (Credit/Debit ONLY)
2. Pay and schedule to take your CLEP exam at the Del Mar College Testing Center located at 3013 Ayers.

Please check the side bar on the right for “Related Links” and select the second bullet titled “Correspondence Request Form”. You will need to submit this form for the request to test at our center for another institute.

NOTE: DMC Instructor Exams are back at the Del Mar College Testing Center (3013 Ayers). You will still use Register Blast to schedule your appointment. Please note, you cannot take the exam more than once if you didn’t schedule it. To clarify, there will be no walk-in exams…All exams must be scheduled on Register Blast. If you are able to take the exam more than once, schedule the exam more than once for that day.

Our goal is to provide high-quality test administration and assessment services for Del Mar College students. Some DMC faculty require students to complete course exams at the Testing Center. Instructors use the Testing Center to provide a secure, proctored testing environment outside the classroom.

Faculty and examinees are responsible for abiding by Del Mar College Testing Center Rules and Policies. Please check Testing Hours of Operation.

Remember that you must schedule your exam at least 24 hours in advance.

Schedule your Del Mar College Instructional Exams

Del Mar College is an approved test site for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Exams.  You must first be approved by the TCFP in order to take this computer-based exam.  Candidates interested in taking the TCFP Exam should secure an Online Exam Eligibility Form using their FIDO accounts and must pay a site testing fee for the exam. Please keep in mind that your FIDO account will only display eligibility for certification once you have met ALL requirements for a specific discipline/level. Listed below are the certifications for TCFP:

• Fire Fighter I (2 Hours)
• Fire Fighter II (1.5 Hours)
• HazMat Awareness (30 Minutes)
• HazMat Operations (30 Minutes)
• Hazardous Materials Technician (1 Hour)
• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (30 Minutes)
• Fire Inspector (Insp I & II, Plans Examiner I) (3 Hours)
• Fire Inspector (Insp I & II) (2 Hours)
• Inspector I (1 Hour)
• Inspector II (1 Hour)
• Plans Examiner (1 Hour)
• Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (1.5 Hours)
• Arson/Fire Investigator (1.5 Hours)
• Marine Fire Fighter (1 Hour)
• Driver/Operator – Pumper (1 Hour)
• Driver/Operator – Aerial (1 Hour)
• Fire Officer I (1 Hour)
• Fire Officer II (1 Hour)
• Fire Officer III (1 Hour)
• Fire Officer IV (1 Hour)
• Instructor I (1 Hour)
• Instructor II (1 Hour)
• Instructor III (1 Hour)
• Incident Safety Officer (1 Hour)
• Basic Wildland Fire Fighter (1 Hour)
• Intermediate Wildland Fire Fighter (30 Minutes)
• Fire and Life Safety Educator I (1 Hour)
• Fire and Life Safety Educator II (1 Hour)
• Incident Commander (1 Hour)
• Structural Fire Suppression (4.5 Hours-only with approved academy completion)

Cost: $20 per exam. Examinees must schedule and pay for their exam at least 24 hours in advance. For questions or concerns about TCFP Testing, you may contact the Testing Center at (361) 698-1645. Please contact the Testing Center to schedule Structural Fire Suppression exam, if it is not your first time taking it.

On the day of the exam:

• Check-in will be 15 minutes prior to scheduled time
• Must have a valid, unexpired Driver’s License or State ID card
• Copy of approved Online Exam Eligibility Form

Pay and schedule to take your Fire Exam.

Del Mar College serves as an official test site for the General Education Development (GED) exam for the Coastal Bend.

For High School Equivalency Prep:

• Contact the Del Mar Adult Education department at 361-698-2101

Schedule and pay for GED exam

Please contact the Nursing Department at (361) 698-2860 for approval to schedule the ATI TEAS exam. Once approved, use the link below to pay for your exam.

• Appointments are on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited. The Nursing TEAS exam will be given on Tuesdays at 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. All payments are due by the FRIDAY BEFORE a student’s scheduled test date. Failure to pay by the deadline will result in rescheduling.
• You must be a Del Mar College student.
• You may not bring a calculator. Calculators are built into the exam. 
• A valid, unexpired government issued photo ID is required at the time of testing. (Driver's license, TX ID card, military ID, or passport). STUDENT IDs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• On the day of your exam, you will only be allowed to bring in your keys, ID, and face covering. We will be checking everyone in 10 minutes prior, one at a time, in the front of the building since the door is locked.
• Examinees MUST create a user name and password with ATI BEFORE testing. Examinees will use the created username and password to access the exam. 

Check out free tutoring for TEAS at the Stone Writing Center. For more information or questions, contact the Stone Writing Center at (361) 698-1364 or email mferraro@delmar.edu for an appointment.

TEAS Information

PAY AND SCHEDULE YOUR TEAS EXAM

To take the TEAS for the Radiologic Technology program, department approval is not required.

• To schedule the Radiologic Technology TEAS, you MUST make an appointment online at www.registerblast.com/delmar/Exam/List.
• The exam is scheduled for Mondays at 9 AM.
• The payment will be the day of the exam.
• The payment fee is an exact amount of $69.30.
• You may not bring a calculator. Calculators are built into the exam.
• A valid, unexpired government issued photo ID is required at the time of testing. (Driver's license, TX ID card, military ID, or passport). STUDENT IDs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• On the day of your exam, you will only be allowed to bring in your keys, ID, and face covering. We will be checking everyone in 10 minutes prior, one at a time, in the front of the building since the door is locked.
• Examinees MUST create a user name and password with ATI BEFORE testing. Examinees will use the created username and password to access the exam.

Free tutoring for TEAS is available at the Stone Writing Center. For more information or questions, contact the Stone Writing Center at (361) 698-1364 or email mferraro@delmar.edu for an appointment.

TEAS Information

PAY AND SCHEDULE YOUR TEAS EXAM

For questions about the DMC Real Estate Program, please contact 361-698-2447.

Schedule and pay for DMC Real Estate Exams

The Testing Center offers the following exams:

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) (3 Hour)
• Customer Service Inspectors (3 Hours)
• Landscape Irrigation (3 Hours):
       Landscape Irrigation Inspector
       Landscape Irrigation Technician (English Only)
• OSSF Maintenance Provider (3 Hours)
• OSSF Designated Representative  (3 Hours)
• Wastewater Treatment & Collection System Operators (3 Hours):
       Class I Wastewater Collection System Operator
       Class B Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator
       Class C Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator
       Class D Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator
• Water Treatment & Distribution System Operators (3 Hours):
       Class B Groundwater Operator
       Class B Surface Water Operator
       Class B Water Distribution
       Class C Groundwater Operator
       Class C Surface Water Operator
       Class C Water Distribution
       Class D Water
• Water Treatment Specialists (3 Hours):
       Class III
       Class II
       Class I
• Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class A (4 Hours)
• Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class B (2 Hours)

Important Information for Candidates

All tests are timed and consist of multiple choice and true/false questions.

All licensing applicants must be pre-approved by the TCEQ before applicants are eligible to take a CBT. Once approved, the applicant will be eligible to attempt a total of 4 tests during a one-year approval period. Candidates are allowed to immediately retest after failing the first three of four tests during his/her one year approval period if the Testing Center has adequate space. An additional test fee will by charged by the Testing Center for the immediate re-test.

Candidates will schedule their exam using the link below and will be required to bring the following items to the Testing Center on test day:

1. Copy of approval letter from the state
2. Valid, unexpired Driver's License or State ID Card
3. Know your social security number
4. Must have a face cover to enter the building. Check-in will be 10 minutes prior to scheduled time.

Cost: $20 per exam. Examinees must schedule and pay for their exam at least 24 hours in advance. Examinees MUST schedule and pay for their exam online using the link below.

For questions or concerns about TCEQ Testing, you may contact the Testing Center at (361) 698-1645.

Pay and schedule your TCEQ exam

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state mandate that requires testing to measure college-level readiness in reading, mathematics, and writing. This test will determine which classes you will be required to take during your first and subsequent semesters at Del Mar College.