Running Start COMPASS Testing  

The COMPASS® (college placement test):

• Required of all students who have not completed college level math or English composition
• Assesses students' skills in Reading, Writing Skills,  Math, or English as a Second Language
• Determines placement of students in appropriate courses

Exceptions:   If a student has successfully completed a college-level English composition or mathematics course, the COMPASS is not required.
Prior to taking COMPASS:

• Attend a free COMPASS test Prep workshop on Wednesday or Thursday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• review practice versions of COMPASS:  http://www.southseattle.edu/sas/placement.htm#preparing
• check Assessment Office testing calendar:  www.southseattle.edu/sas/contact.htm
• obtain Student Identification Number (SID) from Registration staff                                     (bring valid identification and be able to provide your Social Security Number)
• pay testing fee ($18.00) at Cashier
• bring receipt along with a valid, state-issued photo identification to test session
• schedule an advising appointment with a Running Start advisor
• Attend a free COMPASS test Prep workshop on Wednesday or Thursday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Note:  Colleges and universities recommend taking mathematics courses throughout high school or continuing to take mathematics at a college.