Testing Center

Welcome to the Norma Stevens Testing Center. The Testing Center, located in Laidlaw Center 133, provides a quiet environment for faculty make-up exams, GED testing, and Math and English placement testing.  Proctored exams for community members are offered on a space available basis.  Fees may apply.     

Photo ID is required for all testing.

Fall Quarter 2009 Hours (September 21st to December 10th)

Testing Center's hours:
Mondays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

*Note: Placement testing is not available during WCC's finals week: December 7th -10th. Please make an appointment for a group test session; see below for contact information. Community proctored exams are not available in the Testing Center December 1st , 2nd and 7th - 11th .
 

Faculty Make-up Exams:  Current Whatcom students who have missed a course exam may be able to make up their exam in the Testing Center at their instructor’s discretion and request.  Students must make advanced arrangements with their instructors, arrive with enough time to complete their test(s), and bring photo ID.  This is a free service for current WCC students. 

GED Testing:  GED testing is available by appointment.  A mandatory enrollment session is required prior to testing.  $75 one-time fee / $5 retesting fee. Learn more.

Placement Testing (Math and English): Individual placement testing and ESLA placement testing are available on a drop-in basis in the Testing Center.  Students needing to take both the Math and standard English placement tests should schedule a group testing appointment by calling (360) 383-3080 or (360) 383-3050.  $20 one-time fee.   

In addition to 15 minutes for paperwork and scoring, please allow the following time for placement testing in the Testing Center:

English =  2 hours
·Math =  1 to 1 ½ hours (depending on test selection)
·ESLA  =  3  hours (Tests provided in the Testing Center only)  

Community Proctored Exams:  Test proctoring services for non-Whatcom students are available on a limited basis.  Contact the Testing Center for availability and fees.

Testing Fees Information:  All testing fees must be paid in full prior to testing.  A receipt of payment is required.  Testing fee forms are available in the Testing Center (LDC 133) and the Entry & Advising Center (LDC 116). 

Location: Laidlaw Center, Room 133
Contact: Lisa Anderson
Phone: (360) 383-3050
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