Test sessions are held in the Assessment and Testing Centre at the Exchange District Campus, unless your letter indicates otherwise: Room E440, Manitou a bi Bii daziigae – 319 Elgin Ave.

The Assessment and Testing Centre is on the fourth floor. If you enter the building through the main doors, you can take the stairs up, or take the elevators located to your right. Once you’re on the fourth floor, the Assessment and Testing Centre can be found at the far left (West) side of the building.

Third-party parking lots are conveniently located around the Exchange District Campus. These lots can be viewed here. Hourly parking is also available on many of the surrounding streets. For more information about commuting and parking options at RRC Polytech, please click here.

For students that write with Exam Accommodations at the Notre Dame Campus, our Exam Accommodations Centre can be found on the main floor of the D building, in room D110.

Testing occurs in room E440 unless your letter or email indicates otherwise.

• Aim to arrive at campus 15 minutes prior to your test session to ensure you have enough time to find the room.
• Once you arrive at the Testing and Assessment Centre, present your valid photo identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport, Red River Student Card) to the person at the front desk.
• At EDC, you will be given a locker key and will be required to lock away your belongings for the duration of your test. At Exam Accommodations NDC, you will have access to a plastic storage tote to put away your belongings.
• Your invigilator will direct you to the appropriate room when your session is ready to begin.

Please note the following:

• Children and other guests cannot be accommodated in the test room. Please make the necessary baby-sitting arrangements.
• Dictionaries, study materials, calculators or other study aids are not permitted, unless previously authorized by the instructor/organization.
• RRC Polytech is a fragrance-free environment.

Assessment Services staff will provide test writers with lockers to store their personal belongings for the duration of their test (including bags/purses, mobile phones, watches, jackets, and other personal items). Writers may bring the following into the testing room: a clear water bottle, government-issued photo ID, and a pencil and eraser.

We provide computers for students writing online exams. In the rare instance where your exam requires special software, you may be required to provide your own laptop. This will be discussed on a case-by-case basis; if you are unsure if you require special software, please contact us directly.

REGIONAL CAMPUSES

Please contact your campus directly to set up testing.

PRE-APPLICATION TESTING (WINNIPEG)

Many RRC Polytech programs require you to successfully complete entrance testing as part of their admission requirements. Pre-application testing means you are required to complete an assessment before applying to ensure you meet the program’s required levels.

The programs below require pre-application testing, so please be sure to register for the required test prior to applying. You can register online on our Events Calendar.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Readiness Assessment (AMERA)

Allied Health Sciences (AHS) Programs – Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)

Community Services Programs – Community Services Academic Communication Assessment (ACA)

Health Care Aide (HCA) – Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)

Library & Information Technology (LIT) – Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)

Nursing (BN) – Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)

POST-APPLICATION TESTING (WINNIPEG)

A number of RRC Polytech programs will ask you to take a test after you have submitted your application. Once your Admissions Officer has instructed you to complete testing, please contact us to set up your test session.

Plan to arrive for testing on the date provided at the specified time.

If you have further questions, please contact Assessment Services by email or phone at 204.632.2458.

RRC Polytech is committed to providing student with disabilities equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and ability. Students with diagnosed disabilities can receive accommodations (referred to as “adaptations” in high school) for admissions testing. Prior to booking your admission test, if you wish to request accommodations, you must first book an appointment with Accessibility Services to determine your eligibility. To book an appointment, complete this form. In this appointment you are required to provide adequate documentation verifying your disability. For documentation guidelines see the disability documentation guide. Together with your counsellor, an accommodation plan for your admission test will be made. Information about accommodations for a future program can also be explored.

Applicants who live near Winnipeg or an RRC Polytech regional campus should take their in-person admissions assessment at the nearest campus, if possible. Applicants interested in completing their admissions assessment at a regional campus should contact that campus directly for further details. Applicants interested in completing their admissions assessment in Winnipeg can register for an available test date through the Events Calendar.

Applicants who live outside of these areas or are unable to make an assessment appointment at one of these locations can contact Assessment Services by email or phone (204.632.2458) for assistance.

Most admissions assessments are also offered online and can be registered for through the Events Calendar.

A non-refundable assessment fee must be paid prior to writing your entrance test(s). All methods of payment are accepted, but the preferred methods of payment are e-transfer, VISA, or MasterCard.

• Assessment fees must be paid through Student Services (StudentServices@rrc.ca); please note that Assessment Services cannot process payments
• For security reasons, credit card payments are NOT accepted through email
• Test results cannot be released until payment has been processed

If you want to pay online (e-transfer):

Add Red River College as the payee, using this email address: StudentServices@rrc.ca. In the message field, include the following information: your name, type ‘Assessment Fee’, your birth date (mm/dd/yyyy), your student number (if known), and your email address (optional). Missing information in this field may result in delays processing your payment.

Do not use a security question as RRC has enabled Autodeposit. Ensure you enter the correct name and email, as Autodeposit transactions can’t be cancelled.

Please note different financial institutions may have specific directions regarding e-transfers, so contact yours directly if you have any questions.

If you want to pay by phone:

During regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm), call Student Services (204-632-2327 or 1-800-903-7707) to speak with a Customer Service Representative.

Let them know you are paying for an Assessment Test. You will need a credit card to pay over the phone.

If you want to pay in-person, or, if you want to mail in your payment via post:

Please contact Assessment Services for further information at:
Email: assessment@rrc.ca
Phone: 204-632-2458 Toll-Free: 1-844-422-2588

This information is subject to change.

Test sessions vary depending on which assessment you take, although most take a half-day. Therefore, plan to spend a full morning or a full afternoon for testing.

Pass marks are established by the academic department for a particular program, and therefore vary according to the program. If you are taking multiple tests (i.e., math and reading), then it is important to score at the required level on each test. For some programs, the test results are only one factor considered among several factors (i.e., work experience, high school grades, etc.), and thus poor test results may not necessarily eliminate you from such programs.

Please keep the following timeframes in mind when you are booking your assessment, as we are unable to put a rush on marking any individual tests. Ensure that you book your test well in advance of any deadlines you might have been given.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Allied Health Sciences, Health Care Aide, Library and Information Technology, Nursing: your assessment results will be emailed to you by Assessment Services within one week of your test date.

Community Services Programs: your assessment results will be emailed to you by Assessment Services within two weeks of your test date.

Post-application Testing: For most programs, you will receive an email from your Admissions Officer indicating whether you have been accepted into the program. This email will let you know whether you successfully completed your assessment. Once you receive your email, you have the option of contacting Assessment Services at 204.632.2458 or assessment@rrc.ca if you are interested in details regarding your specific test results.

Special Admission testing: your assessment results will be emailed to you by Assessment Services within one week of your test date.

Due to the standardized nature of our tests, we cannot go over any specific test questions with you; we can only give you results.

Each candidate is allowed a maximum of three assessment attempts per academic year (i.e. two rewrites).

Password Skills candidates can do one rewrite, which must be at least 28 days after their first attempt.

Students who reside in Winnipeg are required to write their exams in person at the Testing and Assessment Centre located at RRC Polytech’s Exchange District Campus.

Students who reside outside of Winnipeg may arrange for off-campus exam invigilation in an approved Exam Invigilation Centre.

Off Campus exams may only be scheduled for students living outside of Winnipeg who cannot write at RRC Polytech’s Testing and Assessment Centre. Students must complete their examinations in person in an approved Exam Invigilation Centre.

Students writing off campus exams must first make arrangements with an approved exam invigilator to complete their exam. Once arrangements have been confirmed, students must complete the exam request form.

The Off-Campus exam request form must be submitted a minimum of seven business days prior to the requested exam date. Once your exam has been scheduled and set, an email confirmation will be sent to your RRC Polytech academic email account with the exam details.

Please note most invigilation centres charge for invigilation services. Any costs associated with exam invigilation are the responsibility of the student.

If you reside outside of the province of Manitoba or outside of Winnipeg city limits, please refer to the Canadian Invigilation Directory to locate an Exam Invigilation Centre in the province or territory you wish to write.

If you reside outside of Canada, please contact the Testing and Assessment Centre directly for assistance in locating an approved Exam Invigilation Centre.

You can find this information on the registration statement you were sent by the Continuing Education department. This information can also be found via HUB.

All grade/exam inquiries should be directed to your instructor.

If you are not yet registered with Student Accessibility Services, your first step is to request an intake meeting with an Accessibility Specialist. You can meet with an Accessibility Specialist either over the phone or via Microsoft Teams or WebEx. In person meetings are available upon request.

Once approved for exam accommodations, please sign onto the Student Accessibility Services Portal and carefully read and approve/submit the Student Responsibility form. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours to be processed and until then, you will be unable to book exams. You only need to submit this form ONCE per academic year.

For students already approved for exam accommodations, use the Student Accessibility Services Portal to submit a request for accommodations for each quiz/test/exam.

If you have questions about the implementation of your exam accommodations, contact:

• NDC and CDE Students: examaccommodationsNDC@rrc.ca
• EDC Students: examaccommodationsEDC@rrc.ca
• Regional Campus Students: Please contact your instructor

If you have questions about the accommodations for which you have been deemed eligible, contact your Accessibility Specialist.

If you are concerned about meeting course requirements, even with accommodations, contact your Instructor and your Accessibility Specialist.

First contact your instructor to attempt to resolve the issue.

If you are a DE student writing through the Exam Centre, please contact exams911@rrc.ca.

Please cc exam accommodations staff from the appropriate campus:
NDC and CDE Students: examaccommodationsNDC@rrc.ca
EDC Students: examaccommodationsEDC@rrc.ca

Please review the information on our website and then fill out the online request form.

Invigilation fees can be paid with Visa or MasterCard; please call 204-632-2111 to provide your credit card information.

This may vary based on the exam you are writing. In most cases, a valid, government-issued photo ID is acceptable (e.g. a driver’s license or passport), however, your institution or organization may have specific identification requirements. In some cases, this involves presenting multiple forms of ID. Please ensure you read any information provided to you carefully to avoid being turned away from your exam.

Should you need to reschedule your exam(s), please email externalexams@rrc.ca with your request to change the date(s). Do not complete another online request form.

This information is available online. Please refer to the contact us section of this page.

Exams must be scheduled a minimum of seven days in advance to ensure we have time to receive the required materials/information for you to complete your exam.

For external writers with approved accommodations, we are currently able to provide the following:

• extra time
• private space

Approval for additional time or private space must come from your organization/institution. Please note if you require additional time for your exam, you must book a 9 a.m. session to ensure we can provide your full time.

Technical issues sometimes arise during exam sessions. If this happens during your exam, our staff will work with you to troubleshoot to the best of our ability. If the issue cannot be resolved, we will contact your company/institution to let them know about the issues.

You can register for Password Skills online on our Events Calendar.

Your assessment results will be emailed to you by Assessment Services within two weeks of your test date.

Each Password Skills test result is valid for two years from the date of the test.

Password Skills candidates are allowed one rewrite, which must be at least 28 days after their first attempt.

RRC Polytech is committed to providing students with disabilities equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and ability. Students with diagnosed disabilities can receive accommodations (referred to as “adaptations” in high school) for Password Skills testing. Prior to booking your assessment, if you wish to request accommodations, you must first book an appointment with Accessibility Services to determine your eligibility. To book an appointment, complete this form. In this appointment you are required to provide adequate documentation verifying your disability. For documentation guidelines see the disability documentation guide. Together with your counsellor, an accommodation plan for your Password Skills test will be made. Information about accommodations for a future program can also be explored.