Located in Howsmon Hall Room 112 - Map of Howsmon Hall First Floor

The Manassas Testing Center administers all English and math placement tests, English as a Second Language (ESL) tests, Automotive DAT, Ability to Benefit, and computer competency tests. The Center also proctors Extended Learning Institute (ELI) exams, instructor referred make-up exams, and tests from outside agencies and universities.

Students must present a valid ID to take any test.
ELI students must bring the proper exam pass to test.
We are no longer able to print exam passes at the testing center.
All cell phones must be turned off in the Testing Center.
For liability reasons, please do not bring children to the Testing Center.

For instructions on finding your placement scores on NovaConnect, click here

Please note the following time requirements:

• All ESL placement exams must begin at least 3 hours before closing.
• All English and Math placement exams, DAT exams, and SkillCheck exams must begin at least 2 hours before closing.
• All ELI exams must begin at least 90 minutes before closing.
• All other exams must begin at least 90 minutes before closing.
• All exams, finished or unfinished, will be collected 15 minutes before closing.

For more information on an individual exam, click the link below:

• Basic Skills Assessment
• English Placement Test
• Math Placement Test
• ESL Placement Test
• Ability to Benefit
• Automotive DAT
• Computer Competency Test (SkillCheck)
• Extended Learning Institute (ELI) Exams
• Instructor Referred Make-up Exams
• Outside Agencies and University Tests
• Off-Site Placement Testing
• Test Taking Strategies

Check our hours.

For information on Career Interest Inventories, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) see the Student Development Services Testing page or contact the Counseling Center at 703 257-6610.