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COUNSELING SERVICES
Compass Placement Test Information
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, all exams will be completed 15 minutes before closing.
If you need additional time, follow-up testing time is available. Please
note we no longer offer foreign language placement test, students who wish
to take a higher level will need to take a CLEP test. Information on
CLEP test is available at www.collegeboard.com.
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 in advance before you need them. Please allow
yourself sufficient time for testing and enough time for us to serve you well.
The approximate time the tests can take:
Complete Placement Test (English and Math) 3 hours
Math or English placement test
2 hours
ESL Complete (Reading and Grammar) 3 hours
ESL Reading or Grammar
2
hours
Computer Competency Test 3 hours
Computer Competency Tests
are available by appointment only at Locust Grove Campus Testing
Center and Fredericksburg Area Campus Placement Test Center. Please allow at
least three (3) weeks for results. Information on Computer Competency Test can
be found here. There is
additional information on the test on the Tutoring Center web pages [Helpful
Handouts or Online Tutoring Resources]. To arrange for an appointment for the
Computer Competency Test at the Locust Grove Campus call the LGC Testing Center
Office at 540-423-9147 and for Fredericksburg Area Campus call 540-834-1019
or email cwinn@germanna.edu or smonroe@germanna.edu.
Information for Placement Test:
An Application for Admission MUST be submitted before
taking a test. Apply
Online!
Please call to make an appointment for your placement test at Locust
Grove Campus 540-423-9123! February 2010
Fredericksburg Area Campus
only will have a pilot walk-in placement testing where no
appointment will be necessary. See information below for Fredericksburg Area
Campus testing dates and times.
To make an appointment at Locust Grove Campus we need first and last name, phone
number where we can contact you [in case of technical problems] and your Germanna
student ID #.
The times listed for Locust Grove Campus are start times; not
a range of times where you can choose any time within the start time.
We have scheduled appointments due to
staffing and number of computers available for test.
You MUST have photo identification to take the test. Photo
Identification Requirements
You MUST have your Germanna student ID # to take the test. You
will receive a student ID# when your application has been submitted. Email
/ ID# Help
Children are not allowed in the testing room.
All personal belongings such books, drinks, food, back
packs, and other personal items will be keep at a designated area in the room.
You may leave them locked in your vehicle.
No outside electronic devices such as personal calculators, translators,
ipods, usb drives, or cell phones are allowed in the Testing Center, if you
bring them with you they will be keep in a designated area in the room. You
may leave them locked in your vehicle.
*** If you make an appointment and are unable to attend,
please call ***
Germanna Community College Campuses will be
closed February 9, 2010.
Locust Grove Campus
Room 204, ACC
Computer Competency Test in Room 207F call for appointment Phone: 540-423-9147
- Monday 1:00 pm
- Monday 4:00 pm
- Thursday 1:00 pm
- Thursday 4:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am
Fredericksburg Area Campus
Room 219, FAC Placement Test Center
NEW Pilot Walk-in
Placement Testing at Fredericksburg Area Campus ONLY
"First Come First Served"
Seating is limited to 20 students per session.
Students needing a complete placement test [Reading, Writing, and Math]
must sign in at the start time.
Students needing one section [Reading, Writing, or Math] must sign in at
least 1 hour prior to the stop time.
- February 10, Wednesday 12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
- February 11, Thursday 10:45 am - 2:00 pm
- February 17, Wednesday 12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
- February 18, Thursday 10:45 am - 2:00 pm
- February 23, Tuesday 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- February 24, Wednesday 12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
- February 25, Thursday 10:45 am - 2:00 pm
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Fredericksburg
Counseling Office
Ph: (540) 834-1019
Fax: (540) 891 - 3092
TTY: (540) 891 - 3059
smonroe@germanna.edu
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Locust Grove
Counseling Office
Ph: (540) 423 - 9123
Fax: (540) 423-9136
TTY: (540) 423 - 9888
lgccounseling@germanna.edu
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