Testing Center: Student Placement and GED Testing

The Accuplacer assessment tool is used to determine your starting place in English and Mathematics. It is also used as a prerequisite to additional courses you may take. There is no “passing” score. Scores indicate areas in which you are strong and areas in which you may need to improve your skills. 

Accuplacer is a computer-based assessment and is not timed. Whatever the results, Skagit Valley College has a starting place for you.   

To learn more about Accuplacer Placement Testing and how to register, visit our Accuplacer Test page. 

The Directed Self Placement tools pinpoint the ideal starting point for you in both English and math.  The DSP helps you to evaluate your skills and with the support of your Academic Advisor, you will design a schedule that celebrates your strengths.

Note: Running Start Students and International students must provide a high school transcripts for placement.

 Visit Directed Self Placement

In a CASAS assessment session, you will complete assessments in reading, listening and math (depending on the program). These assessments will help us place you into classes and programs that will provide you with the best support.

Students can take a CASAS assessment test either in-person or remotely. In-person assessment sessions are held in both the Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island Campus.

• Mount Vernon Campus: Lewis Hall L206
• Whidbey Island Campus: Hayes Hall 109

To register for a CASAS test, you will need your ctcLink ID number. Make sure you bring a valid photo ID (such as school ID, driver’s license, passport, or government-issued ID) to your testing session.

View CASAS Testing Schedule

The SVC Testing Center offers proctored exams for SVC students as well as for the community. The testing fee for non-SVC students is $35 for the first hour and $20 for every hour after that. Please contact the Testing Center at testing@skagit.edu or call 360.416.7820 to set up your appointment.