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Testing Centers

ESOL Testing

Bring your G number.

  • You need to have your PCC student ID number (G number) before you take the test.
  • Get your G number by completing the PCC Application. Choose “Credit” on the application.
  • If you need help with your G number, please contact ESOL.

Bring an official photo ID. It can be a passport, driving license, student ID, etc. This ID can be from your country.

Pay for parking at the pay station (parking meter machine) if you drive to PCC. Prepare to stay on campus for 2 to 3 hours. Parking permits are $1 per hour, or $5 for the whole day.

You do not need an appointment to take the test. Please read the schedule below, and arrive at your preferred campus Testing Center between the available times.

Testing centers

  • Cascade:
    • 705 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217
    • SSB (Student Services Building) 204
    • testing.ca@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-5234
  • Rock Creek:
    • 17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland, OR 97229
    • Building 9, 118
    • testing.rc@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-7523
  • Southeast:
    • 2305 SE 82nd and Division, Portland, OR 97216
    • SCOM (Student Commons) 118
    • testing.se@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-6277
  • Sylvania:
    • 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219
    • CC (College Center) 212
    • testing.sy@pcc.edu
    • 971-722-4131

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ESOL testing dates

Cascade

May 9 – June 20 (no testing May 29, June 12 – June 16 (finals week), and June 19)

  • Monday: no testing available
  • Tuesday: arrive between 9am-12 noon
  • Wednesday: arrive between 12pm-3pm
  • Thursday: arrive between 9am-12 noon
Rock Creek

May 8 – June 20 (no testing May 29, June 12 – June 16 (finals week), and June 19)

  • Monday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Tuesday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Wednesday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Thursday: arrive between 10am-3pm
Southeast

May 8 – June 20 (no testing May 29, June 12 – June 16 (finals week), and June 19)

  • Monday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Tuesday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Wednesday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Thursday: arrive between 10am-3pm
Sylvania

May 8 – June 22 (no testing May 29, June 12 – June 16 (finals week), and June 19)

  • Monday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Tuesday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Wednesday: arrive between 10am-3pm
  • Thursday: arrive between 10am-3pm