American College Test (ACT): Residual and National
One government issue photo ID is required for all testing.
Southwest is a Residual testing center for the ACT®. The results of this test will only be reported to Southwest. Students who want to have ACT® results sent to other colleges, institutions or agencies must take the National ACT® on one of the five national test dates. In addition, the Union Avenue Campus administers the National ACT® in April, June and December of each year.
Students Under Age 21:
ACT® is the placement test required for any student who is under age 21, unless they are college transfer students and have received credit with a grade of “C” or better in English Composition and college algebra from a regionally accredited college or university.
Students Over Age 21:
If you are over age 21, you are not required to take the ACT®. Please review information regarding the COMPASS test.
Residual ACT®
Follow the steps below to register for the Residual ACT®.
- An Online Admissions Application to Southwest and $10 non-refundable application fee must be completed prior to taking the ACT®.
- There is a $35 non-refundable, non transferable fee to take theACT®. Fees are to be paid in the Southwest Cashier's Office.
- Take your receipt to the Testing Center to have your name placed on the testing roster by noon of the day preceding the test. You must have a reservation for the ACT® or you will not be tested. (Please keep in mind that reservations are on a first come/first serve basis, so early registration is recommended.)
- You may also practice online at the ACT®Test Prep website.
Note: The ACT® will take approximately four hours to complete.
| Date/Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 2 (Thursday) | Noon | Macon Cove Campus, Farris Building, Room AB |
| February 17 (Friday) | 9 a.m. | Macon Cove Campus, Farris Building, Room AB |
National ACT®
To register for the National ACT®, please pick up an ACT® packet which is available at the public library or at the Macon Cove or Union Avenue Testing Center. Registration materials and fees must be mailed directly to ACT®. The National ACT®test will be administered at the Union Avenue campus.
| Date | Regular Postmark Deadline | Late Registration Deadline (late fee included) |
|---|---|---|
| There are no test dates available at this time. | ||
For additional examination/test information contact the Testing Center at 901-333-4170 [Macon Cove Campus] / 901-333-5127 [Union Avenue Campus].
