Located in the Student Services area of the HUB, the Assessment Center assists students and the community in meeting their educational, employment, and personal goals through the use of a variety of assessment tools.
The Assessment Center offers convenient registration for the exams listed below. Please select the appropriate link for more information about the testing options we offer.
- Placement Testing - COMPASS/ASSET acceptable tests for CBC course placement. Placement tests are required for full-time degree or certificate programs, or any English and math courses.
- COMPASS is offered two to three times per week at various times. Specific dates and times are available by calling the testing center at 509-542-4860.
- Placement Reciprocity Student Request Form Have you taken a placement test for another Washington state community or technical college? If so, that placement level can be used here at CBC. The placement recommendation must have been made within the last 12 months to be considered. Review the information on the Placement Reciprocity Form and follow the instructions to submit your request.
- Live outside the area? COMPASS scores are accepted from other colleges. Math test scores are valid for one year; reading and writing scores valid for two years. Scores must be sent directly from the college that you test with. Scores may be faxed to us at 509-544-2037.
- View Placement Test Scores (COMPASS/ASSET)
- View New Placement Interpretation (COMPASS) valid beginning Summer Quarter 2013 enrollment (Opens in a new window - be sure pop-ups are allowed for columbiabasin.edu.)
- Placement Retesting Policy
- Request COMPASS Scores
- GED - Used to earn a high school diploma equivalent.
- CLEP - College Level Examination Program to gain credit for knowledge acquired through previous coursework, work experience, and independent studies.
- Critical Thinking Assessment - For admission into CBC’s Dental Hygiene Program.
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TEAS - For admission into CBC’s Nursing and Radiation Technology programs.
- TEAS/Critical Thinking Testing Schedule
- Proctored Exams
- Testing Calendar
Please be aware that our testing rooms and computer screens are monitored by cameras.