The Student Assessment Services department administers tests that enable advisors to place students in classes appropriate to their skill level.

• have an official transcript on file at SSCC listing college level English Composition and college level Math with grades of 2.0 or higher (read about incoming transcript evaluation),     OR
• are taking 5 or fewer credits in a Vocational Program, Liberal Studies, studio or performance class.

• See the descriptions of the various tests.
• Make an appointment with an advisor or counselor to discuss.
• Call the Assessment Office at (206) 768-6767

• Consult the Testing Calendar for sessions of the test you need to take.
  • For Chemistry 140 placement, GED testing or exam proctoring, schedule an appointment by calling (206) 768-6767.
  • No appointment is needed for the COMPASS test.
• Go to Registration to get a Student identification number (SID). (See department hours.)
• At the Cashier's window, pay the appropriate test fee. Save your receipt; it is your proof of payment. Have it with you on test day.
  Note: Running Start students may get a voucher from the Cashier for a one-time only free placement test. CURRENT high school identification is required for a free test. Have voucher with you on test day.

• For the COMPASS, ESL/COMPASS, Writing Sample, Chemistry, and exam proctoring, check in at Robert Smith (RSB), room 76 when test is scheduled. For GED come to room RSB 72. (See RSB map.)
• Have government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, military ID). GED examinees must have Washington state ID.
• Have your Cashier's receipt. This is proof you paid the test fee.

Questions? Please call (206) 768-6767

Fee Schedule

Test	Fee	Link to ...
COMPASS	$15	description and sample tests
ESL/COMPASS	$15	description and sample tests
GED	$15 per test	description and practice tests
Chemistry	$15	overview and FAQs (PDF file)
Exam Proctoring	$15 per 2 Hours	See test calendar, call for an appointment 206-768-6767
Note: Many sample tests are PDF files. If you have trouble opening the files, please read "PDF Help". Test Retakes: Test scores are valid for two years. Retaking a test is an exception. Your counselor or advisor will assist you with class placement.