CEPSCI Statewide Retest 2026

The CEPSCI Statewide Retests are offered as make-up testing opportunities for participants who were unable to test due to scheduling conflicts or who are wanting to retest because of an unsatisfactory score (SCR100000).

Participants who have already registered for an upcoming class are automatically registered for the associated exam; a separate exam registration is not required. Participants that have not participated in a class are not eligible to schedule a re-test.

Please note:

By registering for an online retest, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the requirements and policies associated with online testing. Effective August 2026, the program format will expand to include additional instructional time on the second day for all Statewide Certification classes (SCR100000). This change will impact the starting time of all CEPSCI Retests. Please read below.

Dates:

July 16, 2026 (Online)
August 13, 2026 (Columbia)
September 10, 2026 (Columbia)
October 15, 2026 (Columbia)
December 3 2026 (Online)

In-Person Retesting

Exam check-in will begin at 12:00 PM (noon). Examinees must be seated by 12:45 PM to receive instructions. Late arrivals will not be seated! The exam period will begin promptly at 1:00 PM.

Each examinee shall bring the following to the examination site: 1. a government issued, photo ID 2. at least one (1) sharpened #2 pencil 3. battery / solar powered calculator (use of mobile phone prohibited) 4. hand lens or magnifying glass (optional) All in-person exams will be held at the River Center in Columbia. River Center at Saluda Shoals Park 5605 Bush River Road Columbia, SC 29212

Online Retesting

Exam check-in will be through the Canvas Platform. Login information will be provided in advance of the testing date. A System Testing Verification is required to evaluate the capabilities of the computer being used and any potential firewall/administrative issues. This Verification must be submitted by noon (12:00 PM) the day before the scheduled retesting date with all questions answered correctly. The certification exam will be locked until the submittal of the System Testing Verification with all questions answered correctly. It must be completed by noon, the day before the class date. Failure to follow these directions results in the certification examination not being accessible, the retest will need to be rescheduled. There will be no exceptions.

Each examinee shall bring the following to the examination site: 1. a government issued, photo ID 2. Scratch paper and pencil or pen (optional) 3. Hand lens or magnifying glass (optional)

Equipment Requirements for Testing using Honorlock:
Operating System:

• Windows 10
• Windows 11
• MacOSX 10.14 and higher
• ChromeOS

Browser:

• Google Chrome version 120+

Internet Speed:

• 1.5 Mbps download, 750 Kbps upload

Note: Currently, Honorlock is incompatible with:

• iPads
• Walmart Branded Camera (Onn / Surf Onn)
• Amcrest Cameras
• Nexigo Cameras

Please visit the CEPSCI Initial Certification webpage for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact us.