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What is the Testing Center (TC)?

The Testing Center (TC) is responsible for providing students with a testing environment where tests can be administered accurately and securely according to the instructor’s guidelines. Students may report to the TC to take their COMPASS Placement test, Distance Learning exams, traditional classroom makeup, and request proctoring service for a non-CSCC exam for a small fee. You must report two hours before closing if you plan to take the COMPASS Placement test. The COMPASS Placement computerized tests are for new students to identify the appropriate starting level for reading, writing and math courses. After a student completes the COMPASS test he/she will be directed to the Advising and Counseling Services to speak with an advisor to have his/her scores interpreted. An advisor will assist him/her in first quarter course selection. The Distance Learning and makeup exams are administered in the TC and the results are obtained from your professor. The TC is a facility aimed at meeting the testing needs of the learners.

Testing is done on a walk-in basis. A photo valid ID is required. No tests will be administered within one hour of closing.

NOTE: Students will need to know their Cougar/Student ID number when coming to take exams.  This can be found on student's schedule accessed through CougarWeb or on their Cougar ID card.

Testing is available at the Dublin and Westerville suburban campuses
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TC Services Provided

COMPASS Placement Test

The COMPASS Placement Test is a computerized assessment for new students used to identify the appropriate starting level for reading, writing, and math courses.  If you take the COMPASS placement test, you must report two hours before the Testing Center closes.  After taking the test, Advising and Counseling Services will interpret your scores.

Departmentalized Testing

The Testing Center provides pre-arranged testing services that meet the curricular needs of individual departments throughout the college. 

Distance Learning Exams

Courses taught via the Web, Video, Blended or Hybrid may have tests administered by the Testing Center.  Results of the test can be obtained from your professor. 

Classroom Makeup Exams

Students enrolled in traditional classroom courses that receive course curriculum by classroom lecture may take an exam in the Testing Center.  These exams are submitted by the professor who has deemed the student missed a classroom examination due to a medical emergency, personal crisis, etc. – situations that are third party documented.  Results of the test can be obtained from your professor. 

Community Outreach Proctoring

Individuals needing academic exams proctored that are not related to Columbus State Community College may use this service for a fee of $25.00 per exam. Columbus State students and non-Columbus State students can utilize this service.  The Testing Center reserves the right to deny a proctor request at any given time. 

Where is the TC?

The Testing Center is located on the lower level of Aquinas Hall in room 002, on Columbus State’s main campus, 550 East Spring Street, near downtown Columbus.  Students should report the Receptionist/Receiving Area and then they will be directed to the Testing Arena.  Click here to see a virtual tour of the lobby and testing arena.

The suburban Testing Centers are located at the Dublin and Westerville sites.

Click here for Dublin site information and directions to the site

Click here for Westerville site information and directions to the site