Assessment & Testing Services
Our Services
English & Math Placements
Biology 241 & Chem 141 Placements
OC Make-Up Testing
General Make-up Testing Information
Requesting Test Appointment
You can request a testing appointment in any of the following ways:
Confirmation
After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation email that includes your test date, time, and class. Your instructor will be copied on the email so they know to submit the exam to the Assessment & Testing Center.
If you do not receive a confirmation within two business days, please contact TestingCenter@olympic.edu
Accommodated Testing
Requesting Test Accommodation
Student's seeking testing accommodations can visit the Student Disability Services office to determine eligibility. Once approved, a test appointment can be requested.
Requesting Test Appointment
You can request a testing appointment in any of the following ways:
Confirmation
After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation email that includes your test date, time, and class. Your instructor will be copied on the email so they know to submit the exam to the Assessment & Testing Center.
If you do not receive a confirmation within two business days, please contact TestingCenter@olympic.edu
GED Prep & Testing
General Computer-Based Certification Exams
The Olympic College Assessment & Testing Center partners with Certiport and Pearson VUE to provide certification exams in a variety of topics such as the Microsoft Suite and many others.
Certiport Testing
- Certiport testing for the Microsoft Suite of programs is available at the Olympic College Testing Center Monday – Friday.
- To schedule an exam, please contact Assessment & Testing Services.
- Visit the Certiport website for more information including ID requirements when checking in.
For more info, visit the Certiport website.
Pearson VUE Testing
- PearsonVUE Testing is available Monday – Friday.
- Appointments can be scheduled online at the PearsonVUE website.
- Fees vary by exam and are paid online when setting the testing appointment.
- Candidates will receive a confirmation email with details for appointment check-in.
Proctored (Third-Party) Exams
The Olympic College Assessment & Testing Center is available to proctor exams for students enrolled in independent study, online, correspondence, or distance education programs for institutions or businesses other than Olympic College.
Proctoring Services for written exams and computer-based exam are available by appointment during business exam hours.
Requesting Test Appointment
You can request a testing appointment in any of the following ways:
Confirmation
After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation email that includes your test date, time, and class. Your instructor will be copied on the email so they know to submit the exam to the Assessment & Testing Center.
If you do not receive a confirmation within two business days, please contact @email
Testing Fee
There is a $50.00 non-refundable fee per exam for all Proctoring Services.
Please visit the Cashier's Office to pay the exam fee prior to checking in for the exam. You will need your Social Security number to create an Olympic College Student ID number when paying the Cashier.
Cashier's Office
Identification
Identification Policy
All individuals utilizing Testing Center services are required to present a current, government-issued photo identification, or OC issued identification. Identification is required for test admission and for the release of test score reports or official documents. Failure to present required identification may result in denial of Assessment & Testing Center services.
Required Identification
A valid, government-issued photo ID is required for all Testing Center services.
Olympic College Students
Olympic College students must also present a college-issued Student ID.
Computer-Based Certification Exams
Candidates testing for computer-based certification exams may be required to present additional forms of identification, as specified by the testing company. Any additional requirements will be confirmed at the time of exam scheduling.
Check-In and Check-Out
Identification must be presented at both check-in and check-out.
Testing Room Requirement
Test takers must keep their identification with them in the testing room at all times.
Check-In
Check-In
Identification
Bring your government-issued ID or Student ID Card on your test date. Without this, you will not be permitted to test.
Materials for the Test
- Bring your username and password for computer-based tests.
- Bring allowable materials for the test per instructions by your instructor for your test.
- We can provide scratch papers as long as it is in the instructions.
- We can provide pencils if you have not brought one.
- We can provide calculators if you are allowed to use one.
Lockers
Lockers are available for storing personal belongings before your test. Space for large backpacks is limited, so please bring only essential items. For security reasons, the Assessment & Testing Center cannot store personal belongings in the office.
Not Allowed in the Testing Rooms
Unauthorized Notes
To ensure no unauthorized materials are present, Testing Center staff may ask you to remove or adjust certain clothing items for inspection. This may include, but is not limited to, hats or beanies, scarves, jackets, and checking pockets.
Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are not allowed in the testing rooms. While food or beverages may be permitted in a regular classroom, testing rooms have different requirements. To maintain a clean, distraction-free environment and prevent spills that could disrupt testing or damage equipment, please store all food and drinks outside the testing room or in the lockers provided.
Visitors/Guests
Children may not be left unattended anywhere in the building. Please refer to the Olympic College Children on Campus Policy for more information.
Anyone other than the person who will be testing will be allowed in the testing rooms.
Right Before You Take Your Test
- Before testing, Olympic College students will sign a short form stating they understand these policies.
- For other testing services, it requires students/candidates to sign the exam rules agreement forms.
During & After Exam
During Exam
Identification
You will take our identification with you in the testing room.
Breaks
- Break rules depend on the exam you’re taking.
- If your exam doesn’t specify break rules, here’s what to expect:
- You must stay inside the testing room unless you have an approved accommodation from Student Disability Services (SDS).
- If you do have an approved break, you must stay inside the building and remain near the Assessment & Testing Center.
Accessing Your Stored Items
You may not access your locker during the test unless you have a health-related need, such as taking medication or eating for medical reasons.
Restroom Breaks
Restroom breaks during testing require an SDS-approved accommodation.
After Exam
- Plan your time carefully—arrive early enough to finish your test and check out before your instructor’s deadline.
- All testing must be completed before the Assessment & Testing Center’s closing testing time for the day.
- The proctor will call you out of the testing room when your time is up, unless you finish early.
- You will need to show your identification when you return your test and other materials to check-out.
Waiting/Lobby Area
Please keep voices low, as students may be testing in adjacent rooms.
To maintain a comfortable environment for everyone, the Assessment & Testing Center is fragrance-free. Please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, essential oils, or other scented products.
Request for Accommodation
Visit the Student Disability Services office to discuss and determine eligibility. Once approved, you can schedule your testing appointment with the Assessment & Testing Center.
For Instructors
Test Support Forms
A completed Testing Support Form must accompany all test materials. The form must include the time limit, allowed materials, return preference, deadline, and any additional instructions. Incomplete forms may result in testing delays.
Contact Assessment & Testing Services to receive a copy of the Testing Support Form.
Testing Appointments
Test appointments are required on all campus testing centers for make-up and Student Disability Services (SDS) testing for students with approved accommodations.
Test Materials
Test materials may be delivered to the Testing Center by email, campus mail, fax or in person. The Bremerton Testing Center also has an after-hours drop box in the hallway outside Bldg. 4, Rm. 222 that is checked once each morning before the center opens for testing. Olympic College testing materials can only be returned to instructors by campus mail or in-person pick-up, not U.S. mail, fax or email.
Lead Time Required
Please allow ample time for processing testing materials. Only the Bremerton Testing Center is staffed five days a week, and although this office can process same-day make-up testing requests, the staff requests you allow some lead time before the student’s planned arrival for testing.
Printing services
- Color Copies: Route all color copying requests through Duplicating Services and request delivery to the Testing Center.
- Page Volume: If test materials will require multiple copies for a list of several students, or if test materials are more than 10 pages, allow additional time for printing and campus mail delivery.
- Printing Default: The default for emailed tests will be double-sided documents. If you need single-sided printing, route your request to Duplicating and request delivery to the test center.
