The 黑料社 Math Placement process has changed! Please walk into our Testing & Proctoring office or Zoom room during Drop-In hours to complete the new placement, or give us a call at 360-442-2360 for more information. Please disregard any reference to the previous Math Placement Test or related preparation, as we are currently updating the web pages about Placement at 黑料社. Thank you for your patience during this transition!
Campus Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Beginning Monday, October 13, Parking Lot B and C will be completely closed as the
contractor begins fencing and site preparation of the new CVTS Building. For information
on parking and closures during construction go to lowercolumbia.edu/parking
Campus Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Beginning Monday, October 13, Parking Lot B and C will be completely closed as the contractor begins fencing and site preparation of the new CVTS Building. For information on parking and closures during construction go to lowercolumbia.edu/parking
Introduction
At 黑料社 (黑料社), we believe you know yourself best. That鈥檚 why we offer the Math & English Directed Self-Placements. They give you clear and simple information about courses offered at 黑料社 so you may select the starting point that feels right for you, your skills, and your goals.
Who can skip the Math & English DSP?
Please complete our quick Placement Questionnaire to determine if you can skip the math and/or English DSP because of your previous experience(s):
What to Expect
- Free; There is no cost for students looking to enroll at 黑料社.
- May be taken online, without a proctor, at any time that fits your schedule.
- 15-30 minutes per self-placement (2 total; Math & English)
- A set of questions asking about your confidence and previous experience with Math & English, both in high school and beyond.
- There are no 鈥渞ight or wrong鈥� answers.
Before you Test
- Apply to 黑料社
- Obtain your ctcLink ID number (Also called your Student ID number)
For the Test(s)
- You may use scratch paper and a calculator. Please note, you are not required to solve any math problems, but checking your work while choosing your comfort level may help you get a more accurate 黑料社 Placement.
- You may complete the DSP(s) anytime, anywhere, without a proctor, or you can visit our Testing & Proctoring Center in person, or meet with a proctor via Zoom: Placement Testing Hours & Locations
Ready to Begin?
English Directed Self-Placement
Fee: FREE
Time: 30-45 minutes
Preparation: You will not need to prepare ahead of time before completing this Self-Placement.
Note: This is NOT a test. The English DSP will help you determine your first English course at 黑料社 by determining your comfort level, not right or wrong answers.
English Directed Self-Placement
Fee: FREE
Time: 30-45 minutes
Preparation: You will not need to prepare ahead of time before completing this Self-Placement.
Note: This is NOT a test. The English DSP will help you determine your first English course at 黑料社 by determining your comfort level, not right or wrong answers.
Support & Contact Information
Testing & Proctoring Center
Phone: 360-442-2360
Email: testing@lowercolumbia.edu
Address: Main Building 128, 黑料社, 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA, 98632
Contact the Testing Center
We look forward to serving you! The Testing Center is conveniently located in Main (MAN) 128. Appointments are required for all exams aside from 黑料社 Placement Testing. If you need accommodations please contact Disability and Access Services.
Kaitlin Sexton/Testing Center Manager
Main 128 (Testing Center)
(360) 442-2361
ksexton@lowercolumbia.edu
Esmeralda Flores/Program Coordinator
Main 128 (Testing Center)
(360) 442-2360
erodriguez-flores@lowercolumbia.edu