Overview
Overview
As part of the admissions process, it's important to determine the starting level in English and Math. All associate degree programs, and some certificate programs, require placement in these subjects.
The Assessment & Testing Center administers:
- English and Math placement assessment (more information below).
- Biol&241 and Chem&141 placement assessment (The Testing Center also administers placement assessments for Biology 241 and Chemistry 141. See below for more information about the options available to you.
For all other placements, please visit Course Placements & Prerequisites, which includes:
- High School Transcripts and SBA Scores
- ACT, SAT, and PSAT Scores
- College Course Review
- Reciprocity Placements
Contact
See Testing Center Hours & Policies webpage for office hours and more.
Note: In-person Accuplacer testing is only available at the Bremerton Campus at this time.
Placement Assessment Information
Placement Assessment Overview
Placement Assessment Retake Policy
Score Transfer
Nursing Programs
PSNS & IMF
Testing Fee Waiver
English and Math Placements
sCHEDULE YOUR EXAM
FEE
$25 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE for in-person placement testing.
$50 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE for virtual placement testing.
Students using a voucher from Labor & Industries, WorkFirst or other entity should redeem their voucher at the Cashier's Office for a receipt and take their test as a walk-in.
BIOL&241 and CHEM&141 Placement
To schedule your exam reach out to the Assessment & Testing Center to request for an available seat.
FEE
Payment is valid for up to 60 days.
$15.95 non-refundable fee payable at the Cashier's Office. Payment is valid for up to 60 days.
Bring payment receipt and valid ID to the Assessment & Testing Center when checking in.

Assessment & Testing Center Hours & Policies
Attention test takers, please visit the Testing Center Hours & Policies webpage prior to visiting the Testing Center.
Request an AccomModation
Requests for accommodations are approved through Student Disability Services located in Bldg. 4, Rm 206. For more info, visit the Accessible Testing webpage.
Test Results
Placement assessment and other test results are available on the ctcLink Student Homepage.
Practice & Prepare

Practice & Prepare
We want you to be successful in your Placement Assessment. The best way to do that is to prepare. Below are several resources to help you prepare for the placement exams:
Assessment & Testing Centers at OC
In-person placement assessment testing is only available at the Bremerton Campus at this time. Remote testing via Zoom is available for all three campuses.