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 CHEM& 161 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: When you come to campus to take your test, bring your high school ID and your Social Security Number to Registration to get your Student Identification Number. Then come to the Running Start office in order to receive a first-test-free voucher. The scores are available immediately following the test.

• 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

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