The Kirkwood Test Centers provide academic and certification exams in a quiet and proctored environment for students and community members. Exam candidates who have approved accommodations through Kirkwood can access assistive technologies, extended time, or private room accommodations. Appointments and valid identification are required for all exams.
Appointments are required for tests.
New to Kirkwood? Depending on the program or Program Area you applied to, fulfilling the placement process may or may not be required. Find info specific to your program or Program Area here.
ALEKS Math Placement Test
The ALEKS math placement test is a proctored exam. To take the test, you'll need to schedule an appointment using the "Schedule an Appointment" link above. If you're not able to take the exam at the Main Campus Test Center or the Coralville Test Center, you can schedule an appointment at one of the other Kirkwood locations or arrange to test at a non-Kirkwood location. Information on Kirkwood locations and non-Kirkwood location testing can be found here.
Want to take a practice test? You have the option to complete one free unproctored ALEKS practice test by accessing the ALEKS placement test on MyHub.
Guided Writing Placement
To complete the Guided Writing Placement, log in to MyHub using your Kirkwood account information. That includes your k-number (provided in your online welcome letter) and the password you established when you set up your Kirkwood account. Haven’t set up your Kirkwood password yet? You can learn more here.
Have questions about fulfilling the placement process? Learn more here or contact Kirkwood Admissions at 319-398-7600 or admissions@kirkwood.edu.
Main Campus Test Center
2055 Cedar Hall
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-398-5456
testcenter@kirkwood.edu
Coralville Test Center
Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa
Room 126
2301 Oakdale Blvd.
Coralville, IA 52241
319-887-3642
test.center.ic@kirkwood.edu