Placement scores and other measures are used to ensure accurate placement in courses.
We offer a variety of certification exams, test proctoring, and mathematics and English placement options.
Previous educational experience, ACT/SAT scores, some high school transcripts, Smarter Balance test scores, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are some alternative placement options.
Placement testing may be waived if you have satisfactorily completed one or more quarters of college-level work that includes English and mathematics classes completed with a grade of 2.0 or above.
Testing Services include:
- ACCUPLACER
- Accommodated testing
- Online, remote testing for certain tests
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- TEAS exam (for students applying to the Nursing Program)
For information on tests, placement options, and applicable fees visit pencol.edu/admissions/testing-center
Contact Information:
Assessment & Placement Center
(360) 417-6346
Toll Free: 1-877-452-9277 ext. 6346
Fax: (360) 417-6416
placement@pencol.edu