Closures and Reduced Hours (Spring 2026)

See Hours and Schedule for complete services, or review the Largo Testing Center Schedule (PDF). The Testing Center is closed on Sundays.

Closed All Day

  • Dec. 22, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026 (Winter Break)
  • Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday)
  • Jan. 24
  • Jan. 31
  • Feb. 7
  • Feb. 14-16 (Presidents Day)
  • Mar. 8-15 (Spring Break)
  • May 16
  • May 23-25 (Memorial Day)
  • May 30

Reduced Hours

  • Jan. 10 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.; placement only)
  • Jan. 17 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.; placement only)
  • Feb. 6 (11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)
  • Apr. 2 (8:30 a.m.–Noon)
  • Apr. 3 (11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)
  • Apr. 23 (8:30 a.m.–Noon)
  • May 21 (8:30 a.m.–Noon)

Taking Tests at the Largo Campus for Your Class

Many instructors may send students to the Testing Center at Largo for one or more of your tests or quizzes. Make sure you contact your instructor to verify when your exam will be available. From there, make sure you do the following:

  • Bring a single quarter, your PGCC student ID, and sharpened pencils
  • Check the hours and schedule
  • Read our rules below
  • Call if you have questions

Student Rules and Responsibilities

The following Testing Center rules have been established to insure fairness in the reporting of examination results and to protect the integrity of the examination process. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in the denial of access to, or expulsion from, the Testing Center. Instances of suspected academic dishonesty may result in permanent expulsion from the Testing Center and the initiation of disciplinary proceedings as outlined in the College's Code of Conduct. All such occurrences will be documented and reported to the instructor and/or responsible administrator.

Bring Your PGCC Student ID Number

After applying to the school and paying your application fee, you will be assigned a student ID number to be used for placement tests, registration, and exams. You may find this number on your bill, on your schedule, in Owl Link, and in PGCC Navigate. If you have one, your student ID number is also encoded in the barcode of your PGCC student ID.

Bring One Quarter for the Locker Room

Students are only allowed to have the following items at their desks: a PGCC student ID card, their test or worksheet, pens or pencils, a testing center locker key, and a calculator provided by the testing center (if permitted). Scratch paper is permitted for placement tests only. All other possessions brought into the center must be secured in a locker before the test starts. Lockers require a quarter, which is returned when the locker is reopened. Change is not available from the College staff.

PGCC Photo IDs are Required

An academic test is any test or exam required by a course in which a student is enrolled at PGCC. Students who take academic tests at the Largo Testing Center are required to have their PGCC student ID, which must be presented to Testing Center staff when checking in. Any student who does not present a PGCC student ID will not be allowed to take any academic tests. We encourage students to obtain a PGCC ID card as soon as possible after they have registered for classes and carry it with them on any PGCC campus.

The testing center accepts other forms of ID for placement tests. Please refer to the placement test instructions.

Students inside the Testing Center at Closing Time have 30 Minutes to Complete Testing

Students cannot enter the Testing Center at the posted closing time. Please refer to the schedule to find out the last possible time to begin your exam. Regardless of when students enter, they will have no more than 30 minutes after closing time to finish and submit their exams.

Personal Property Must be Secured in Lockers

Students are only allowed to have the following items at their desks: a PGCC student ID card, their test or worksheet, pens or pencils, a testing center locker key, and a calculator provided by the testing center (if permitted). All other possessions brought into the center must be secured in a locker before the test starts. Lockers require a quarter, which is returned when the locker is reopened. Change is not available from the College staff.

The Testing Center provides calculators that can be borrowed for use during your test. Provided calculators must be returned to staff before you check out of the Testing Center.

Food, drink, chewing gum, candy, and other similar items must also be secured in the lockers.

Any other item or material that the Testing Center staff determines to be a security risk, potentially disruptive, or distracting for any reason is not allowed.

Only Examinees are Allowed in the Center

Friends, family, children, spouses, etc., are not permitted.

Examinees May Not Leave the Center after Testing has Begun

Once an examination has been distributed, the student may not leave the room for any reason. If a medical condition exists that requires frequent use of restroom facilities, written permission must be obtained from Disability Support Services prior to an exam. Violation of this rule is considered an academic integrity violation and will be reported as such.

Conduct in the Testing Center

The following Testing Center rules have been established to ensure fairness in the reporting of examination results and to protect the integrity of the examination process. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in the denial of access to, or expulsion from, the Testing Center. Instances of suspected academic dishonesty may result in permanent expulsion from the Testing Center and the initiation of disciplinary proceedings as outlined in the College's Code of Conduct. All such occurrences will be documented and reported to the instructor and/or responsible administrator. Breaking any Testing Center rules is considered a violation of the College's Code of Conduct.

  • Students are only allowed to have the following items at their desks: a PGCC student ID card, their test or worksheet, pens or pencils, a testing center locker key, and a calculator provided by the testing center (if permitted). All other possessions brought into the center must be secured in a locker before the test starts. Lockers require a quarter, which is returned when the locker is reopened. Change is not available from the College staff.
  • Any other item or material that the Testing Center staff determines to be a security risk or potentially disruptive or distracting will not be allowed.
  • Phones, smart devices, and all electronic communication, data storage, or recording devices are prohibited and cannot be used as calculators or for any other purpose. Possession of these devices is a violation of academic integrity and is prohibited.
  • Communication with other students while testing is a violation of academic integrity and is prohibited.
  • Copying, retaining, or distributing examination questions is a violation of academic integrity and is prohibited.
  • Accessing tools, websites, and/or apps is prohibited unless approved by your instructor and the testing center before the test starts.
  • Unauthorized use of computers, notes, books, or other study aids is a violation of academic integrity and is prohibited.
  • Once testing has begun, students cannot leave the Center until their test is submitted to the Testing Center staff. Once submitted (or abandoned by unauthorized departure), a test cannot be resumed.
  • Food, drink, etc., are prohibited.
  • No children, family members, or friends are allowed in the testing center. No childcare is provided at the Center.
  • Disability accommodations must be requested through and approved by the Disability Support Services Office.
  • Students in the Testing Center are subject to strict proctoring and observation at all times.
  • Disruptive behavior is prohibited and may result in permanent expulsion from the Center and other student disciplinary measures. Examples of disruptive behavior include the following:
    • Talking in the testing area
    • Use of loud language
    • Use of profane or vulgar language
    • Abusive language directed toward staff or other students
    • Fighting
    • Loud laughing or screaming
    • Deliberately persistent, annoying, or distracting behavior quirks
    • Any other behavior that the Testing Center staff determines to be disruptive

Limitations on Use

  • No entry to the Testing Center is permitted at the posted closing time
  • Students must finish and submit their test no more than 30 minutes after closing time.
  • Students may only take one test at a time. A test must be submitted to the testing center staff and checked out before a student may begin another test.

Questions? Contact Us

Phone: 301-546-0147 | 301-546-0090 

Email: testingcenter@pgcc.edu

Prince George's Community College
Bladen Hall, Room 100
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20774

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