ACT Residual Testing
The residual ACT is only given on the Poplarville Campus.
The residual ACT test is limited to PRCC students having a PRCC ID number, which include students who have applied for admission to PRCC, or are presently enrolled at PRCC. Residual ACT score reports are only provided to PRCC. Score reports are not provided to High Schools or other institutions. The residual ACT cannot be used for MTAG and scholarships.
For additional information about the residual ACT, please call 601-403-1332 or email tsmith@prcc.edu.
Please note the following:
·Examinees should arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. the morning of the test.
·No one will be allowed to test without presenting a current, valid photo I.D. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Acceptable forms of identification include driver’s license, passport, school or company I.D. School or company I.D. must be hard laminated.
·Testing fees: $50.00 if paid before day of test or $60.00 if paid on the test day. The fee is non-refundable.
·You may not handle or access any electronic device during testing or during the break. An electronic device is any device that can send or receive information. These include cell phones, smart watches, fitness bands, and any other device with recording, internet, or communication capabilities.
·Non-graphing calculators can be used during the mathematics portion of the test. A complete calculator list can be found by searching the term “calculator” at .
·The test is timed and takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
· Examinees must wait at least 60 calendar days between residual testing sessions.
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You must provide proper, valid photo identification on the test date. The following methods are acceptable forms of identification:
1. Valid, hard laminated, current photo ID issued by your school, employer, or city/state/federate government. Your best bet is to bring your driver’s license or current passport. Your name and photo must both appear on the ID and the name must match the name on the registration form you filled out.
2. ACT Student Identification Form: This form can be found at act.org by searching Student Identification Form. Have a School Official or Notary fill out the form by following the directions indicated on the form The form must be filled out completely and correctly. If the form is not filled out completely and correctly, the form will not be accepted and the examinee will not be able to test.
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Students who are approved for accommodations through the PRCC ADA Office must email tsmith@prcc.edu or call 601-403-1330 to arrange testing with accommodations before completing the ACT Residual Registration Form. Students who do not follow this procedure may not be able to test on their chosen registration date.
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Seal Hall (unless otherwise noted), Poplarville Campus
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday, January 2, 2027 starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday, February 13, 2027 starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 starting at 7:30 a.m.
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In-person payments can be made at one of the three PRCC Enrollment Centers, or call 601-403-1400 to inquire about online or phone payment options. The pre-registration payment fee is $50.00. The fee for payments made on the day of the test is $60.00 and must be paid in cash.
For FREE ACT practice test visit .
– login to your RiverGuide account, click on the Library tile to self-enroll for the PRCC Library Resources canvas course. Click on the “How to Access and use Databases” tile. Scroll down the page and click on PrepSTEP under the Education Databases heading. PrepSTEP gives students the tools to: IMPROVE core English, math, and science skills; CONQUER developmental coursework; SCORE HIGHER on college placement tests; ACQUIRE basic computer skills; BUILD workplace skills and EXPLORE careers; PREPARE for occupational licensing exams.
For additional information, please call 601-403-1332 or email tsmith@prcc.edu.