Address
15200 Neabsco Mills Rd
4th Floor, Room 436
Woodbridge, VA 22191

Phone
703-878-5787

Hours and Closing Dates

Directions to Campus

You must have a picture ID to take a placement test (acceptable identifications: Drivers License, Personal ID from DMV, Military ID, or Passport). Please check the Testing Center Hours for placement time and closings.

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Northern Virginia Community College requires a minimum skill level for entry into the majority of its courses. The primary tool for determining your skill level is an interactive computer generated test developed by American College Testing in Iowa City, IA. You cannot fail these test. They are used to determine which classes you are eligible to take.

The computer test, called COMPASS, is used for the Math and the English Placement Test. Allow yourself sufficient time for testing, and leave us enough time to serve you well. Do not wait until the last minute to take your tests. The Math Placement Test can take approximately thirty minutes to three hours to complete. The English Placement Test can take approximately one and one half hours to complete. There are no time limits, however, no placement test will be given 2 hours before closing, and all exams will be completed 15 minutes before closing.

You will receive your results for the placement tests after you have completed the exam.

The Placement test will not be administered without your Empl ID Number and a valid photo ID (NOVA ID, Driver's License, Military ID, or Passport).

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