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.

Applicants who live within 100 kilometers of Winnipeg are expected to take their in-person assessment at Red River College Polytechnic in Winnipeg. If you live more than 100 kilometers from Winnipeg, or if any special circumstances prevent you from making your appointment in Winnipeg, please contact Assessment Services by email or phone at 204.632.2458 for assistance.

We are hoping to offer an online testing option beginning this fall. Further information will be posted on this website once details have been finalized.

An 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 (register@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: register@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 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.

Testing occurs in room E440 unless your letter indicated otherwise. Please note the following:

• Aim to arrive at campus 30-45 minutes prior to your test session to ensure you have enough time to check in at a designated entrance.
• Bring a valid form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport, Red River Student Card) on the day of your test.
• You may bring a beverage, but please do not eat while taking the test to prevent distracting others.
• Children and other guests cannot be accommodated in the test room. Please make necessary baby-sitting arrangements.
• Dictionaries, study materials, calculators or other study aids are not permitted.
• 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, plastic water bottle, government-issued photo ID, and a pencil and eraser.

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.

The Assessment Services Rewrite Policy is:

• If an applicant is unsuccessful in their first attempt, but they are within a reasonable range of passing the assessment, a second attempt is offered within 30 days. If they are not successful on their second attempt, a second rewrite is possible after four months and the study of appropriate materials is encouraged.
• If the applicant is unsuccessful in their first attempt, and their scores are too low, a rewrite is possible after four months and the study of appropriate materials is encouraged. A second rewrite in this situation is possible after a further four months of study.
• A maximum of two rewrites is allowed.

Red River College Polytechnic 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.