Testing Center General Information
Hours of Operation
Summer 2025 Finals | Course and Placement Testing
July 28th, 2025 - August 1st, 2025:
Please call (309) 268-8077 if you cannot find an appointment. We do not accept drop-ins.
| Day of Week | Hours of Operation |
| Monday, July 28th | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Tuesday, July 29th | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Wednesday, July 30th | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Thursday, July 31st | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Friday, August 1st | 9:00AM - 2:00PM |
Fall 2025 | Course and Placement Testing
August 4th, 2025 - December 23rd, 2025
| Day of Week | Hours of Operation |
| Monday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 2:00PM |
| limited Saturdays | 9:00AM - 12:00PM | *Dates TBA |
Appointments are required for ALL exams [Course, Placement, Community, External].
Duplicate appointments for the same exam will be cancelled. To ensure your preferred date and time of testing, we recommend scheduling in advance. If you encounter any issue in scheduling online, please call our Front Desk at (309) 268-8077. We are happy to assist you!
All-Day Closures
- Monday, September 1st | HCC Closed for Labor Day
- Wednesday, November 26th thru Sunday, November 30th | HCC Closed for Thanksgiving
- Wednesday, December 24th thru Thursday, January 1st | HCC Closed for Christmas
Upcoming Modified Hours
- Placement Testing CLOSED | Friday, August 15th at 2PM thru Sunday, August 24th
- Testing Opening at 1:30PM | Wednesday, August 27th
Dates to Remember
- Monday, July 28th thru Friday, August 1st | Summer 2025 Finals Week
- Friday, August 15th | LAST DAY TO PLACEMENT TEST
- Monday, August 18th | Fall 2025 Term Begins
- Monday, August 25th | Placement Testing RE-OPENS for Spring 2026 enrolloment
Hours are Subject to Change
Please note that the Testing Center hours of operation are subject to change during midterm/final exam weeks, holidays, between semesters, and in the event of inclement weather. Please visit this webpage or contact us to verify hours of operation during these periods.
On Campus Appointments
On campus appointments are required for placement testing, course testing, community exams, and proctored tests (fee applies) for other institutions.
Heartland Lincoln and Pontiac Campus Locations
Additional testing locations can be found at the Lincoln or Pontiac campuses. Visit their website(s) for more details.
Severe Weather Closures
If the College closes due to severe weather, an announcement will be available on the Heartland Community College homepage. We also encourage you to sign up for HCC-Alerts which will notify you of campus closures.
The HCC-Alerts text messaging service sends emergency information to your mobile device.
To receive emergency alerts, follow the instructions below:
Emergency Text Alerts
Heartland Community College utilizes an emergency text alert system for sending important notifications for two types of information. Opt in today!
This voluntary text messaging service can deliver two types of information:
- Emergency Alerts (HCC-ALERTS) – Notification of a serious concern affecting campus, including any campus closures due to severe weather
- Temporary Interferences (HCC-ACCESS) – Notification of an interference to campus access such as elevator repairs, blocked stairs, sidewalks and closed entries and parking areas
For Emergency Alerts
Text JOIN HCC-ALERTS to 31389
or
Scan the QR Code below and click SEND
Text LEAVE HCC-ALERTS to 31389 to opt out of the emergency text message service.
For Temporary Interferences
Text JOIN HCC-ACCESS to 31389
or
Scan the QR Code below and click SEND
Text LEAVE HCC-ACCESS to 31389 to opt out of the temporary interference text message service.
The system will reply with an acknowledgment that you have signed up to receive notifications!
HCC does not charge a fee for this service. Review your particular mobile device texting and data plan for service details specific to your account. Message and data rates may apply.
HCC will not share your mobile number or information with any other organization. Information gathered from HCC Alerts or HCC Access will not be used for marketing purposes.
To view the College’s policies on emergency messages, view the HCC Alerts Terms and Conditions, Clery Emergency Notification Policy (PDF) and the Timely Notice Policy (PDF).
For more information about the college's related policies and terms view our Information Privacy Policy (PDF), Appropriate Use Policy (PDF) and Information Security Policy (PDF).