Compass Test Procedures

Skagit Valley College -Whidbey Island Campus

 

First Test-Free          Retake-$15.00

Location: Old Main Room 125

 

 

Steps for test participants:

 

1.  SVC Students: Student Identification Number is required. Apply online at Online Application or submit application to the Registration Office, Old Main Room 116.

 

     NON-SVC Students: Social Security Number is required. (No application is necessary.)

 

2.  SVC Students: Call 679-5319 or come to Old Main Room 100 to schedule a testing appointment. 

 

3.  RETAKES or NON-SVC: Pay $15.00 test fee at the Cashier Window, Old Main Room 115 (debit, credit or cash). Take receipt to Student Services, Old Main Room 100 to schedule test date and time.

 

Compass is an un-timed test (approximately 2 hours). Upon completion SVC students may schedule an advising appointment with the Student Services Office in Old Main Room 100.

 

Bring photo identification with you (& receipt if retaking or a non-SVC student). Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled test time.

 

If you are late you will have to reschedule.

 

The COMPASS test is a computer version of the placement test which includes a computerized calculator or you may bring your own calculator (will be approved by proctor).

 

Individuals with special needs or accommodations please contact Disability Support Services, at (360) 679-5393.

 

Test times:

 

Whidbey Island Campus

 

Monday                 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

Wednesday          1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

 

Do not bring the following to the test:

Books, cell phones, pagers, children, notepaper,

 portable tape, CD player, or radio.  Pencils will be provided.

 

If you have a financial need when retaking the test or you are a non-SVC student, see the Financial Aid Coordinator  to obtain a fee waiver, in lieu of the test fee.

 

Bring receipt/waiver with you to schedule a testing appointment.

 

Take an Online Practice Test