CNM Assessment Center
Contact Information
If you have questions or need more information about CNM Assessment Centers, please call (505) 224-3243 or fill out our contact form.
About the CNM Assessment Center
The CNM Assessment Center is dedicated to creating the most secure and least stressful environment for CNM students who need testing services. Our team offers limited, pre-scheduled, in-person and remote testing, including:
- Placement tools to help you determine which level of course you should sign up for as a new student.
- High School Equivalency (HSE) exams for students looking to earn their GED.
- Coordinated Program Entry (CPE) exams for NPS, HWPS, and ED students.
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) exams for students who want to skip a course.
- Make-up exams related to coursework.
- Blended/hybrid course exams.
Remote and In-Person Testing
At the CNM Assessment Center, we understand our students' needs for flexibility. We now offer remote options for a selection of tests. View the list of in-person and remote exam options below.
The following exams are offered in-person:
- Directed Self-Placement (DSP)
- Accuplacer (math placement)
- TABE for HSE/GED and ESL students. For more information, please visit the Adult Basic Education Application page.
- CLEP
- TEAS
- FISDAP
The following exams may be taken remotely:
- TABE for HSE/GED and ESL students. For more information, please visit the Adult Basic Education Application page.
If you do not have a computer or a webcam and would like to take the Accuplacer remotely, please email us at [email protected].
Locations, Hours, and Scheduling
Learn more about the locations and hours of each assessment center, and schedule an exam at the campus of your choice.
CNM Main Campus
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 204
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: (505) 224-3243
Proctoring services for external exams are available at the CNM Workforce Training Center.
Call (505) 224-5204 or email [email protected] for more information.
All offices will be closed on the following days:
- Winter Break: December 19, 2023 - January 1, 2024
- Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: January 13 - 15, 2024
- Memorial Day Weekend: May 25 - 27, 2024
- Juneteenth: June 19, 2024
Testing Requirements:
- Please bring your CNM ID or government-issued ID.
- Children and other visitors are not allowed in the testing area.
- All personal belongings, including purses and cell phones, will be collected prior to entering the testing room.
- If dishonest behavior is observed, it will be documented and the instructor/test provider will be notified.
- Please inquire if your test allows scratch paper, writing instruments, or other testing aids.
- Additional requirements may exist depending on the exam.
- Students requiring special accommodations for testing should contact Accessibility Services.
Additional Assessment Information
Accessibility
Students requiring special accommodations for testing (other than extra-time) should contact Accessibility Services for additional information.
CNM Libraries: Test Preparation Database
CNM Libraries offers exam preparation materials for select Credit for Prior Learning and Placement tests. You must create an account on a CNM campus to access CNM Libraries materials, but you can access the content at home once your account is created.
Proctoring Services
Proctoring services for external exams are available at the CNM Workforce Training Center. Call (505) 224-5204 or email [email protected] for more information.