Testing Center

Get college credit for passing any of 33 exam topics offered by the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), accepted at more than 2,900 colleges and universities.

Please check with your college or university before registering for an exam to ensure they will grant credit for the exam you want to take. Purchase your exam voucher on the College Board site and bring your voucher with you on the day of your test. See additional instructions on how to register for your CLEP exam.

Online study material for CLEP exams, including practice exams, study guides, and flashcards, are available for free through the RHEC Library. Please create a free PrepStep account to access these materials.

If you attend an out-of-state college or university, a college that does not provide testing services, or you participate in a distance learning program, we are available to proctor your exam. Contact your institution to designate the Roanoke Higher Education Center as your proctoring site and then register for your exam.

Exam materials/instructions may be sent to us by email, fax (540-767-6012), or mail at:

Attn: Deborah Snellings-Pate
Roanoke Higher Education Center
108 N. Jefferson St. Ste 413
Roanoke, VA 24016

The DSST program (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) helps you receive college credits for what you’ve learned outside of the classroom through over 30 exams in college subject areas. Over 1,900 colleges and universities recognize the DSST program and award college credit for passing scores.

Check with your school to be sure they’ll grant credit for the exam you want to take before registering on the DSST site or scheduling your exam at RHEC.

Online study material for DSST exams, including practice exams, study guides, and flashcards, are available for free through the RHEC Library. Please create a free PrepStep account to access these materials.

The computer-based GED (General Educational Development) exam is offered at our testing center through Pearson Vue. To schedule your exam, visit GED.com.

Free GED classes are offered at the center in partnership with Region 5 Adult Education.

Testing fee reimbursement is available to individuals who self-pay for their GED exam and live or work in the city of Roanoke.

Online study material for the GED exam in Spanish is available for free through the RHEC Library. Please create a free PrepStep account to access these materials.

Kryterion is a full-service test development and delivery company that provides computerized test delivery for several credentialing bodies.

Formerly known as Scantron, Meazure Learning provides testing services to certification and licensure organizations, government agencies, corporations, educational institutions, and trade and professional associations. Test takers may call 855-772-8678 for customer support.

National Testing Network contracts with public safety departments across the country to provide professional test administration services.

Help and resources for Kryterion test takers.

Performance Assessment Network (PAN) is the leading web-based system for the distribution, administration, and analysis of professional assessments, tests, and surveys. Test takers may call 855-746-8173 for customer support. If you are a TSA test taker, please call 877-872-7990 for customer support. If you are a Border Patrol/CBP test taker, please call 855-500-3722 for customer support.

The ParaPro Assessment measures the reading, writing, and basic math competencies of practicing and prospective paraprofessionals.

Online study material for the ParaPro Assessment is available for free through the RHEC Library. Please create a free PrepStep account to access these materials.

Pearson VUE delivers certification and licensure tests, including the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA), and the GED. To register for an exam, visit Pearson’s website.

Taking a CompTIA exam or Pharmacy Tech Certification Examination (PTCE)? Testing fee reimbursement is available to individuals who self-pay for their exam and live or work in the city of Roanoke.

Online study material for the Pharmacy Tech Certification Examination (PTCE) is available for free through the RHEC Library. Please create a free PrepStep account to access these materials.

The computer-based Praxis Series exams are delivered via ETS at our Testing Center. For more information and to register and schedule your exam, visit the ETS website.

Testing fee reimbursement is available to individuals who self-pay for their Praxis exam (including SLLA) and live or work in the city of Roanoke.

Online study material for Praxis exams is available for free through the RHEC Library. Please create a free PrepStep account to access these materials.

Virginia Tech Roanoke Center will be offering a prep course in February 2026 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center for the Praxis Middle School Mathematics (5164) exam.

Prov develops and delivers online and paper/pencil exams for occupational assessment. For more information, visit Prov’s website or call 866-720-7768 for customer support.

The RHEC Testing Center proctors some PSI assessments. Visit PSI Online to find and schedule your exam. Test takers may call 855-746-8173 for customer support.