Testing Center

The campus Testing Center is located in Columbia Hall, Room 116.  All testing is done by appointment and we currently offer the following types of testing:

•  GED tests
•  COMPASS placement tests
•  Distance education test proctoring (exams from other institutions)
•  Oregon State Tax Examiner's Board exams
•  Oregon Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Certification exams

GED testing

The GED is a series of five tests in Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math equivalent to a high school diploma.  It is widely accepted by other colleges and universities as well as many companies requiring a high school-level education.

You must be at least 16 years of age to take the GED tests, and at the required orientation provide a current photo ID as well as proof of payment from Student Services.  GED classes are offered here at the college for those students wishing to better prepare for the tests, but if you feel you are prepared you may take the tests upon completion of a mandatory intake orientation session. 

Effective January 2012, test fees are:

• Full Test Battery: $135
• Transfer Fee:       $45 (either out-of-state or in-state)
• Post-three year completion fee:  $45
• Re-test fee:          $20
• No-show fee:       $20 (without a 24 hour cancellation) 

Please contact the GED Chief Examiner at (503) 338-2481 for more information.  For more information regarding GED preparation classes you may call (503) 338-2347 or click here.

COMPASS placement testing

Clatsop College currently uses the COMPASS placement test to assess incoming students level of knowledge and to assist in class placement at registration.  The complete test covers Writing, Math, and Reading skills and is self-paced.  The test is offered several times per week throughout the year.  Cost for the entire test is currently $15, or $10 for any one test.  Students must sign up for the COMPASS online through their student account.  Click here to login to your student account (if you have taken classes at CCC previously you have a student account).   If you do not have a student account click here to create one.  If you need assistance call 503-338-2411 or drop by the Student Services Center.  

PLEASE NOTE:                                                        

• If you schedule a COMPASS test and miss your appointment, you must pay for the missed session.
• If you reschedule, you must pay for both the missed session and the new session before you will be allowed to test.

COMPASS fees will only be cancelled if:

• The Testing Center has an emergency closure, OR
• You contact the Testing Center Proctor via email or phone at least one hour prior to your scheduled COMPASS test, OR
• You go online to your MYCCC account at least one hour prior to your scheduled COMPASS test and complete the cancellation instructions.

Distance Education testing

Many students take on-line courses through other institutions.  We currently offer test proctoring for those needing to take on-line or paper & pencil exams. Starting Summer Term 2011, there will be a $20 per test fee for all Distance Proctored tests.  Please contact the Testing Center at 503-338-2426 for more information or to set up a test proctoring appointment.

Special Needs testing

Students with special needs/accommodations for testing should contact Jim Holen, Disabilities Specialist at 503-338-2474.

Other testing

Currently, we also offer test proctoring for the following State of Oregon exams:

•   Oregon State Tax Examiners Board exams
•   Oregon Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Certification exams

The State Tax Examiners Board exam is a comprehensive, 5-hour exam generally administered on pre-specified dates, with a cost of $40. There is also a 1.5-hour Enrolled Agents State Only exam, with a cost of $25. The State Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Certification exams are given throughout the year on an as-needed basis, and costs $25.  Please contact the Testing Center at 503-338-2426 for information or to schedule either of these exams.

Testing Center Contact Info

For further information about GED testing, please email GED Chief Examiner, or call (503) 338-2481. For further information regarding ALL other testing needs, please email Testing Center Proctor.  Or you may leave a phone message at (503) 338-2426.

If you would like to view the Testing Center Calendar for May 2012, click here (.pdf, 142 KB).*

* In order to view these documents (.PDF) you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer.