Testing Center

The college offers a GED® program that may include free classes and tests. Use this link to learn more: GED® / ABE | Clatsop Community College.

All GED® tests are computer-based. The four subject areas of testing are:

• Reasoning through Language Arts (combining reading and writing):  155 minutes
• Social Studies*:  75 minutes
• Science*:  95 minutes
• Mathematical Reasoning*:  120 minutes

*Students are allowed to use a personal handheld TI-30XS model calculator for these tests, which the Testing Center will provide. This calculator is also embedded in the computer test modules for use digitally.  

Registration Procedure for GED® Tests

To register for a GED® test, go to the website: www.ged.com

• Sign up and log onto MyGED®
• Select “Schedule Test”
• Pay the fee per test module with a debit/credit card.

Scheduling GED® Tests

The GED® website will show a range of times on the dates that testing is available.  Testing is generally offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30pm to 5:00pm. You may schedule multiple tests back-to-back, on the same date if desired. However, please note the following requirements:

• Schedule your test to begin at the first posted test time (example, 12:30p.m. if the posted times are from 12:30p.m.-5p.m.) If you sign up for a second test on the same date, it will automatically begin immediately following your first test.
• If you try to schedule multiple tests, it may show no testing is available because the test time would be more than the 4.5 hours the Testing Center is open. 
• Contact the testing center directly to request different or expanded hours: testingcenter@clatsopcc.edu    
• Check-in at the Testing Center one-half hour before the test (example, 1:30p.m. for a 2p.m. test). 
• A valid (not expired) government-issued ID is required to be shown each time you take a test. This ID must have: your picture, name, address, date of birth and signature. NO ID= NO TESTING!

Test Scores

You will receive an email letting you know when you can review your Score Report, usually within one hour after completing your test.

GED® Transcripts and Credentials

All Oregon transcripts and certificates will be issued by GED® Credentialing, delivered to your email as soon as you have passed all four GED® tests, at no cost for the first copy.

Credentials for GED® tests taken before 2014 will be available for $15 per request at:

http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/gedrequest-a-transcript

Accommodations and rescheduling exams must be coordinated through GED®. Phone numbers, and email contact can be found on their site:  Contact  GED.

Clatsop College currently uses the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess incoming students’ writing skills and is NOT TIMED. The Accuplacer exam is currently offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 1pm, in Columbia Hall, Room 110.

Requests for disability-related accommodations must be made in advance by sending an email to: studentaccess@clatsopcc.edu.

To schedule your Accuplacer exam, please email testingcenter@clatsopcc.edu.

PLEASE NOTE:                                 

• You must pay the $20.00 testing fee prior to your appointment.
• If you miss your testing appointment, you must repay for your test. 
• Please pay your $20 testing fee with a credit or debit card at this link: Pay for Test
• ACCUPLACER fees will only be canceled if:

• The Testing Center has an emergency closure, OR
• You contact the Testing Center Proctor via email or phone at least 3 hours prior to your scheduled ACCUPLACER test.

ACCUPLACER scores

Upon completion of testing, a copy of your ACCUPLACER scores will be provided to you.  To obtain a copy of your ACCUPLACER scores after this time, please contact the Testing Center at testingcenter@clatsopcc.edu.

ALEKS PPL Math Placement 

If you do not have a recent high school or college transcript (within 7 years) or a recent GED score report, you are encouraged to take the ALEKS PPL placement exam. This exam costs $15 and can be taken via aleks.com

When you get to the ALEKS website, you will click on the “Sign Up” button in the top right-hand corner, and then put in Class Code: TU4DH-JWWWW

If you are asked for a proctoring password it is: CLATSOP1958

This exam is 30 questions and takes 60-90 minutes to complete. After the assessment, an individualized preparation and learning module is available for students to refresh their knowledge on forgotten topics. Students could reassess and improve their placement. In some cases, doing some studying with the modules and retaking the placement could result in being placed into a higher math class saving you money and time. 

For questions or requests regarding disability-related accommodations, contact the Student Access Services (SAS) Coordinator by email at studentaccess@clatsopcc.edu or by phone at 503-338-2313, TTY: Dial 711.

Students with special needs/accommodations for testing should contact Student Access Services at 503-338-2313 or via email at studentaccess@clatsopcc.edu.  

GED® accommodations require specific documentation and must be requested through the GED® Accommodation Portal. More information can be found on the following link: Accommodations – GED.

For non-CCC students who need proctored exams, please contact the Testing Center via email to request to schedule your exam: testingcenter@clatsopcc.edu.

The Testing Center proctor will coordinate with you and your school to arrange the testing details.

There is a proctoring fee of $20 per test, payable at the First Stop prior to the start of the testing appointment. 

Please bring photo ID with you the day of your test.