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Compass Placement Test Information 

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Assessment of skill level is mandatory for all new students.Test results are used to determine which classes you are eligible to take: you cannot fail these tests. Placement test scores are valid for three (3) years. Each test is untimed; however, no placement test will be given less than 2 hours before closing, and all exams will be completed 15 minutes before closing. If you need additional time, follow-up testing time is available.

On rare occasions, power outages, server outages, or weather problems can and do close us without warning when we least expect it. We recommend that you plan to take you tests well before you need them. Please allow yourself sufficient time for testing and enough time for us to serve you well.

The last test of the day will be given:

  • Complete Placement Test (English and Math) 3 hours before closing
  • Math or English placement test                       2 hours before closing
  • ESL Complete Placement Test (Reading and Grammar) 3 hours before closing
  • ESL Reading or Grammar                             2 hours before closing

The Fredericksburg Area Campus Placement Test Center can set up remote COMPASS placement tests for students. This service allows students who are not currently located in the Germanna Community College region to complete their testing at a participating remote site. Please contact Fredericksburg Area Campus Counseling Office at 540-891-3021 or faccounseling@germanna.edu for an appointment.

Computer Competency Tests are available at Locust Grove Campus and Fredericksburg Area Campus during regular scheduled placement testing times, call for an appointment with Counseling Center Office at either campus.

  • An Application for Admission must be submitted before taking a test. Apply Online!
  • Please call to make an appointment for your placement test! See contact information listed below.
  • You MUST have photo identification to take the test. Photo Identification Requirements
  • You MUST have your student ID # to take the test. You will receive a student ID# when your application has been submitted. Email / ID# Help
  • No children are allowed in the testing area.
  • No outside electronic devices are allowed in the Testing Center, such as personal calculators, translators, ipods, or cell phones.
    *** If you make an appointment and are unable to attend, please call ***

    Locust Grove Campus
    Room 204, ACC
    • Mondays 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
    • Thursdays 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
    • Fridays 9:00 am
    • ACC closes Monday - Thursday 8:00 pm and Fridays at 2:00 pm

    Fredericksburg Area Campus
    Room 219, FAC Placement Test Center

    • Mondays 1:00 pm
    • Tuesdays 4:00 pm
    • Wednesdays 10:00 am
    • Thursdays 2:00 pm

    Fredericksburg

    Ph: (540) 891 - 3021
    Fax: (540) 891 - 3092
    TTY: (540) 891 - 3059
    faccounseling@germanna.edu

    Locust Grove

    Ph: (540) 423 - 9123
    Fax: (540) 423-9136
    TTY: (540) 423 - 9888
    lgccounseling@germanna.edu