Testing Center

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Fall 2010 Testing Center Notification: The last day to take general placement tests for the Fall 2010 semester will be Thursday, August 19, 2010. Students will be able to test until 1:00 p.m. There will be no more general placement testing for the Fall 2010 term after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Student orientation is mandatory for first time students! Placement test scores will be distributed during orientation for first time students.

Note: Each day the volume of students will be evlauated to determine if the closing time will be shortened.

All NEW STUDENTS, or former students without placement scores on file, are required to take a District-approved placement test before registering. Scores will indicate course placement for students who intend to enroll in beginning levels of English, mathematics, or any course that requires a specified reading and writing level. All new students must apply for admission and obtain a student ID number in the Office of Admissions in room 101. All first-time college students must either provide high-school transcripts that document course-specific requirements or a GED certificate.

Students who do not have high school diploma or GED must make up any deficiency through placement testing or successful course completion. Students whose placement scores are one year old or older are required to re-take the placement test.

TRANSFER STUDENTS who have earned a grade of “C” or better in college-level English or Math from an accredited college or university are not required to take placement tests. Transcript documentation must be provided.

Dates & Times You Can Take The Placement Tests Are As Follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm (last scheduled exam at 1:30 pm)
• Wednesday: 9:00am to 8:00pm (last scheduled exam at 5:30 pm)
• Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm (last scheduled exam at 1:30 pm)

Please come to the Placement Testing Center in Room 402 at least 30 minutes before testing begins. In order to take the placement test, you need the following:

• Driver's License or State I.D., Two Ink Pens, Two Pencils

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