Course and Placement Testing Hours of Operation
| Days | Regular Hours | *Course Testing Drop-ins |
|---|---|---|
| Monday |
9:00AM - 7:00PM |
2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Tuesday |
9:00AM - 7:00PM |
2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Wednesday |
10:00AM - 7:00PM |
2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 7:00PM | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| Friday |
10:00AM - 2:00PM |
Appointments required |
| Saturday |
10:00AM - 2:00PM |
Appointments required |
** Appointments are required unless you plan to take a course exam during scheduled Course Testing Drop-in Hours. 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
- Friday - April 25th, 2025 | HCC Service Day
- Monday - May 26th, 2025 | Memorial Day
Upcoming Modified Hours
- Tuesday - April 23rd, 2025 | Testing Center opening late, 11:30AM | All Staff Security Training
- Thursday - April 14th, 2025 | Closed from 12:00PM - 1:15PM | Staff Lunch
Dates to Remember
- Spring 2025 Begins | Monday, January 13th, 2025
- Spring Break 2025 | Monday, March 10th - Friday, March 14th
- Spring 2025 Finals Week | Monday, May 12th - Friday, May 16th
Please note
Testing Center hours are subject to change during midterm/final exam weeks, holidays, and between semesters. 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.
Course Testing Drop-Ins
Students may drop-in to complete a course exam Monday through Thursday between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Appointments are not required between those times. If you wish to test outside of those times, an appointment must be scheduled. *Note that drop-in hours are only available at the main campus in Normal, IL.
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).