The Testing Center
 
The Testing Center is a component of Student Affairs at Savannah Technical College. 
 
The Testing Center is open Monday thru Friday and no appointment is needed for testing. 
Testing on Demand is available:  

Test Day

Time Testing Begins

Monday

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday

8:00 a.m. only

The Testing Center is located in the Main Building - Room 172.

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

Directions for entering the Testing Center from the Student Affairs One Stop:

1. Follow the hallway through the Main Building

1. Take a right at the hallway across from the Campus Shop

2. Take a left at the end of that hall

3. The Testing Center is the second door on the left (double doors)

   
For more information call: Judy Taylor, Coordinator of Assessment, at 912.443.5716
 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.
 

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 Testing Center, room 172.  
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 Anne Kuhlke -912.443.5717 or email   akuhlke@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@saavnnahtech.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 .