Placement Testing
After the admissions application has been received along with the non-refundable application fee, new students (who do not have valid ACT or SAT scores and do not have previous college credit verified by an official college transcript) are required to take a COMPASS placement exam. The COMPASS placement exam is used for initial placement in general education courses.
  • The placement test is designed to measure skills in reading, writing, basic math, and for some majors, Algebra.
  • The placement test is not an admissions test that can be passed or failed.
  • Placement scores are used to indicate whether review is necessary in the areas of reading, writing, and/or math.
  • If review is indicated, Learning Support classes along with individualized tutoring are available to increase the basic skill levels to meet the standards for college-level classes.
COMPASS is a self-paced, computerized test which allows the student to proceed at his/her own pace. Therefore, one student might require more or less time than another student for completion. We suggest students allow approximately one and a half to two hours for the entire COMPASS test.

Test Day

Time Testing Begins

Monday

8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Thursday

8:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.

Friday

Testing On-Demand Only
*Testing On-Demand is also available Monday-Thursday.

The Testing Center is located in the Main Building - Lab 109.

Students will not be tested without a Savannah Tech ID or a valid, government-issued ID.

Directions for entering the Testing Center from the Office of Student Affairs:

1. Exit the Office of Student Affairs to the right and follow the hallway to your first intersection.

2. Take a left at the intersection.

3. The Testing Center is the second door on the left into Lab 109.

How do I prepare for the COMPASS Placement Test?
There are a variety of ways to prepare for the COMPASS test. Listed below are links that will help in preparation for the test:

All Parts: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html
Writing Skills: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/writing.html
Reading Skills: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/reading.html
Numerical Skills/Pre-algebra & Algebra: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/math.html
You may also pick-up a study guide in the Office of Student Affairs.
For more information contact us at (912) 408-3024 ext. 6000.
 
If you have a documented disability and need special accommodations for placement testing, please contact:
Students located at our Savannah and Crossroads Campuses may obtain more information about Disability Services from Teresa M. Adams -912.443.5717 or email tadams@savannahtech.edu .
Students located at our Liberty and Fort Stewart Campuses may obtain more information about Disability Services from Terrie O. Sellers - 912.408.3024 or email tsellers@savannahtech.edu .
Students located at our Effingham Campus may obtain more information about Disability Services from Robert Solomon - 912.754.2880 or email rsolomon@savannahtech.edu .