Hours of Operation
ACT Location: Kente Building – 3L8
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm
Contact Information
Email: act@loyalistcollege.com
Phone: 613-969-1913, ext. 2549 – Please note the phone is not answered when exams are in progress.
Academic Centre for Testing
Loyalist College
376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road
Box 4200, Belleville, ON
K8N 5B9
Accessing Our Services
Learn how to access our services if you are:
For students completing online courses or registered with another college/university/organization (i.e. OntarioLearn, Athabasca, TICO, etc.)
For prospective students who have spoken to an admissions representative and need to complete an entrance test (i.e. Accuplacer)
*Currently being offered online
Distance Students and External Institutions
If you are taking Loyalist courses online or if you are a distance student registered with another school/institution, you can write your tests in the ACT.
How do I book my test?
Please email ACT (act@loyalistcollege.com) and provide the following information in your email:
- Your first and last name
- Your phone number
- Course code and course name
- Name of the school/institution you are registered with (i.e. OntarioLearn, Athabasca, etc.)
- Preferred testing date and time
Important Steps:
All tests must be booked five (5) business days prior to writing.
- Please check with your school as to the amount of time they require for notice. The ACT does not have access to information regarding when you need to write your test or your test marks. You must contact your home institution for this information.
- You must notify your school/institution of your scheduled test date and request for the test to be sent to ACT (this does not apply to students writing OntarioLearn tests).
- For students registered with another school/institution there is a $60 testing fee (HST included) that must be prior to starting your test. You will need to bring proof of payment with you on your test date.
- Methods of payment will be provided when your booking is confirmed. If you are an OntarioLearn student registered with Loyalist College or your host school/institution has requested they be invoiced the costs, the $60 testing fee will not apply.
- If booking a test fewer than five business days before the desired test-writing date, the fee is $75 (HST included).
- All test writers need to provide a piece of government-issued photo ID.
When can I write my test?
During the months of September and April you can start your test Monday – Thursdays at 9 am and 1 pm.
Please note start times may change during December and April due to high volume.
ACT Rules
Testing Aids
Items such as calculators, textbooks, notes, computers, and memory aids are not allowed unless otherwise stated by your institution.
Personal Items
Personal items are not permitted in the testing room. All electronics (including phones, Fitbit/Smart Watches, etc.), coats and bags will be placed in a defined area identified by the invigilator. Lockers with keys are available for use while writing. There is no charge to use the lockers.
Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are currently not allowed in the ACT.
Seating
All seating is at the proctor’s discretion.
Academic Dishonesty
An incident report will be completed and reported to your institution if you are using unauthorized technology, communicating with other people, or using unauthorized material.
Liability Disclosure
The ACT is not responsible for lost, missing, or misplaced items of any kind. Lockers with locks are available for use at no charge while you write your test.
Loyalist Admissions Testing
Admission testing is currently being conducted in-person in the ACT or online with a proctor.
Mature Applicants
If you’re 19 years old on the first day of classes and don’t have an OSSD, you’re considered a mature applicant. You’ll need to complete the required subjects for admission. If you lack these subjects, you might need to take a diagnostic test or complete academic upgrading. Each case is handled individually, so contact the Admissions Office early at admissions@loyalistcollege.com to find out if pre-entry testing or preparatory studies are necessary.
Once you have applied as a mature applicant, you may be invited to write the Mature Applicant Pre-Entry Test(s).
If the program you applied for requires Grade 12 English and/or Mathematics, you will write English and/or Mathematics tests.
The admissions officer will advise you what is required and provide you with options for writing the test. You may choose to write the test immediately or schedule an appointment for a later time.
You will be required to pay a fee of $40 (HST included) after writing the pre-test. You will be notified of your assessment results by email.
Pre-Entry Tests
Pre-Entry testing is currently being conducted in-person in the ACT or online with a proctor.
ACCUPLACER is an assessment tool used to determine your knowledge in math, reading and writing as you prepare to enrol in college-level courses. The test determines if you are eligible for direct entry into your college program of interest. This test is used to identify your strengths and challenges in each subject area. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals and interests, are used by academic advisors and counsellors to place you in the appropriate courses that meet your skill level.