Testing Center
In an effort to assist students as they pursue their academic goals, the Testing
Center provides the following services: Accuplacer Placement testing, TEAS (Test
of Essential Academic Skills), CLEP (College Level Examination Program), HiSet
(High School Equivalency Test, a.k.a. GED), C.N.A. (Certified Nurse Aide), online
proctored exams and make-up exams. Please note that some of these services are
not offered at both campus locations. Due to the variety and volume of testing
conducted in the center, students are encouraged to make appointments at least
24 hours in advance.
Main Campus, Galesburg Room B07 ......309.341.5323
Branch Campus, Carthage Library ...........217.357.3129 ext. 7244 (Proctoring)
Room 28 ........217.357.3129 ext. 0 (Accuplacer Test)
Tutoring Center
Carl Sandburg College offers free tutoring services for all students. Through tutoring,
our goal is to provide friendly, accessible academic assistance in all subject areas.
Galesburg students benefit from a walk-in and appointment-based Tutoring Center
offering assistance in any core subject area (including English, math, science, and basic
computer use). Tutoring in professional programs like nursing is arranged by class,
by semester; students can contact their instructor or the Coordinator of Academic
Support,
309.341.5262
or visit
sandburg.edu/Services/Tutoring-Services
for more
information about these services.
Students at the Carthage Campus should contact Linda Thomas, Coordinator of the
Branch Campus Support Services,
217.357.3129 ext. 7243
, or Barb Clem, Academic
Advisor,
217.357.3129 ext. 7258
. Online tutoring is available to all students in all
locations 24 hours a day via Brainfuse, available on your mySandburg page.
Transfer Advising
Our academic advisors help prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university
to earn your bachelor’s degree. We work with public and private universities and
have established articulation agreements for seamless transfer of credits. Associate of
Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degree programs are specifically designed for
students to transfer to a four-year college or university. No matter where you want to
go, our academic advisors can help you get there from here. Visit our transfer advising
site at
.
TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a program that helps you graduate
and transfer to a 4-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
TRIO SSS provides personalized advising and coaching in the areas of degree
planning, academics, transferring, career and major exploration, and financial
aid and financial literacy. We also offer leadership opportunities, fun events, and
personal support. The TRIO SSS program is 100% funded by a grant from the U.S.
Department of Education ($226,600 in 16-17) and has limited spaces available, so
an application is required and students must meet certain eligibility criteria
to join. Visit their office in E136 or
to learn more.
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