Testing Center

START Test Dates

AHC START and ESL START Testing Dates

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A reservation is not required. Walk-in any time after the doors open, but be here before they close at the end time listed. If you need to take both the English and math tests, it is recommended that you arrive no later than 2pm.

Students taking the test for a college other than AHC will be charged a proctoring fee and will need to bring a check or money order for $35 payable to AHC at the time of testing. The test is free only for AHC students.

Santa Maria Campus

Bldg. T Computer Lab - Picture ID & AHC Student ID # Required

Test Day	Test Date	Walk-in	End Walk-in
Friday	February 1	8:15 am	2:30 pm
Mon-Wed	February 4-6	8:15 am	3:00 pm
Thursday	February 7	12:30 pm	3:00 pm
Friday	February 8	8:15 am	2:30 pm

Mon-Wed	February 11-13	8:15 am	3:00 pm
Thursday	February 14	12:30 pm	3:00 pm

Tuesday	February 19	8:15 am	3:00 pm
Wednesday	February 20	11:30 am	3:00 pm
Thursday	February 21	12:30 pm	3:00 pm

Mon-Thurs	February 25-28	8:15 am	3:00 pm

New testing dates will be posted before March 1st.

Lompoc Valley Center

CRC 2-122 - Picture ID & AHC Student ID # Required

Test Day	Test Date	Walk-in	End Walk-in
No testing this month.

New testing dates will be posted before March 1st.

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