Please Note Test Time Requirements

All tests require a current photo ID and a Student ID number.

All ELI exams, Blackboard exams, and Faculty makeup exams must be started at least 90 minutes prior to closing. There are no exceptions.

ESL placement tests may be taken Monday – Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. during regular hours of the semester.

COMPASS math and English placement exams must be started at least two hours prior to closing.

All exams are collected 15 minutes prior to closing.

Always call 703.845.6035 for the latest hours of operation before arriving to take a test.

About the Testing Center

The Alexandria Campus Testing Center staff make every attempt to have the test you need, when you need it. However, sometimes emergencies occur and your test is delayed in reaching us. Rarely, power outages, server outages or weather problems can and do close us without warning when we least expect it. Because we cannot predict the future, we recommend that you do not wait until the last minute to take your tests. Leave yourself enough time to do well, and leave us enough time to serve you well.

Due to liability issues, do not bring children to the campus when you arrive to take a test.

To Find Your Placement Results Using NOVAConnect
This Screen will show any holds, grades, restrictions, etc.

1. Go to www.nvcc.edu
2. Click on MyNOVA
3. Log on to NOVAConnect by entering your username and password. (If you don’t know your log on information, use the links to find it.)
4. Under My Tools, click on VCCS SIS8.9: Student Information System
5. In the Menu box, click on “Self Service”
6. In the Main Self Service Menu, click on “Transfer Credit”
7. Click on “View Transfer Credit Report”
8. To print your results, use the Print-Screen key on the keyboard.
9. If you have any questions about your placement results, go to Counseling.

Remember:
Math and ESL placements are good for one year. English placements are good for three years.