The Odessa College Testing Center is an authorized testing location for Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) examinations administered through Metro Institute. These computer-based exams are used for individuals seeking Texas pesticide applicator licenses and certifications through the TDA, including agriculture and structural pest control examinations.
Before Scheduling Your Exam
Candidates must complete the required application and approval process with the Texas Department of Agriculture. Once approved, TDA will provide the candidate with a TDA Account Number, Approval Number, or existing License/Certification Number. This number is required to schedule an examination through Metro Institute. Candidates who have not received the appropriate TDA number will not be able to schedule their exam.
Scheduling Your Exam
All exams must be scheduled through Metro Institute. The Odessa College Testing Center does not schedule these examinations.
To schedule an exam at the Odessa College Testing Center:
- Visit the Metro Institute – Texas Department of Agriculture website.
- Create or log in to your Metro Online Services account.
- Enter your TDA-issued Account, Approval, or License/Certification Number.
- Select the appropriate examination.
- Select Odessa College as your testing location.
- Select an available date and time and complete payment through Metro Institute.
Metro Institute provides the available testing dates and times for each location. Candidates will receive a testing itinerary with their appointment information after scheduling.
Important Information for Test Day
Please arrive at the Odessa College Testing Center at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow sufficient time for check-in.
All TDA examinations are closed book, with the exception of certain Weights and Measures Class examinations for which a clean, unmarked copy of NIST Handbook 44 is required.
Rescheduling and Cancellations
All scheduling, payment, cancellations, and rescheduling are handled through Metro Institute. Exams cannot be canceled less than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment. Failure to provide the required notice or failure to appear may result in forfeiture of the examination fee.
For questions regarding TDA licensing, requirements, eligibility, or which examination you need to take, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture. For questions regarding exam registration or scheduling contact Metro Institute at 877-533-2900.