COMPASS Testing Dates and Study Guide

COMPASS Scheduling – to schedule to take the COMPASS test, contact the University Testing Center at (423)439-6708 or 6709.  Students are required to bring a valid photo ID.  The COMPASS test is a computerized test and is not timed.  University Testing Center location:  Room 208, Old College of Medicine Building (building #12 on campus map. Most tests begin at 9:00 a.m.  Verify date and time with the ETSU University Testing Center.

If you have questions regarding the COMPASS test or the ETSU Developmental Studies Program (DSP) please contact the University Advisement Center at 423-439-5244 (located in the ARC, 2nd Level of the D.P. Culp Center).

COMPASS DATES 2008
(Dates subject to change)

February:
No Testing

March:
27-Thursday

April:
22 - Tuesday
30 - Wednesday

May:
  8 -Thursday
22 - Thursday

June:
  5 -Thursday
10 - Tuesday
11 - Wednesday
17 - Tuesday
18 - Wednesday
19 - Thursday

July:
 
2 - Wednesday
  8 - Tuesday
  9 - Wednesday
15 - Tuesday
16 - Wednesday
17 - Thursday
23 - Wednesday
29 - Tuesday
30 - Wednesday

August:
 
5 - Tuesday
  6 - Wednesday
11 - Monday
12 - Tuesday
13 - Wednesday
20 - Wednesday
21 - Thursday
26 - Tuesday

September
No Testing

October:
22 - Wednesday

November:
20 - Thursday

December:
  2 - Tuesday
10 - Wednesday
18 - Thursday

January 2009:
6 - Tuesday

  • Photo ID Required on day of test.
  • If you wish to challenge your DSP placement in DSP courses based on ACT/SAT scores or prior COMPASS test results a $20.00 non-refundable fee is charged. This fee must be paid the day of the test. Placement may only be challenged once.
  • Students who are required to take the COMPASS test for initial placement in DSP courses are not required to pay the $20.00 fee.
  • Test date appointment may only be changed once without an additional fee.
  • Test site location subject to change. Please verify time and location before day of test.
  • Placement results will be mailed to students within a week of COMPASS test. Contact the University Advisement Center at (423)439-5244 for additional information.
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