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COMPASS

Steps for taking the COMPASS test
1
 Call the Assessment/Testing Center of the community college(s) nearest to your location and ask if they administer the COMPASS-testing program from ACT.
2

If the college indicates that they do administer these tests, ask the following questions:

  1. May I complete the COMPASS test at the college for purposes of sending a copy of my report to Utah Valley State College, where I plan to enroll?
  2. What are the charges for this service?
  3. When and where may I schedule and complete the necessary testing?
3
 If the college you call in your area does not administer COMPASS, please contact the Global Aviation Degree Center at 1-888-901-7192 or aviation@uvsc.edu
4
 Upon completion of your testing, have the testing site in which you tested fax a copy of your score report or you can fax it yourself to UVSC Testing Services at 801-863-7815.
5

Please contact the Global Aviation Degree Center if:

  • No Compass examination is offered
  • The Compass examination site is not located in your area
  • The Compass examination site requires you to enroll in their institution

    Email: aviation@uvsc.edu
    Phone: 1-888-901-7192

Once you have completed the above procedure, the placement process should take approximately two weeks. If you still have not received an answer after two weeks, please contact one of the following people:

Email: avadmissions@uvsc.edu
Phone: 1-888-901-7192

Note: Please keep all documentations and correspondences with names, emails, phone numbers, dates, and information obtained for faster assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need the test? The New Student Assessment (COMPASS) is used to make course placements in writing and mathematics. Placement decisions are based on your skills as demonstrated on the tests. In this way, students avoid registering for courses, which are too easy or too hard. Because the results are used to advise and place students registering for courses, you should do as well as you can on the tests.

How can I prepare for this test? The tests assess broad basic skills. Study guides are available at the UVSC bookstore. The assessment test is an adaptive test. This generally means that your next test question is based on your response to the previous question.

Do I have to pass in order to attend UVSC? The New Student Assessment test is used as a planning tool to help you succeed at UVSC, and to help you select appropriate courses. There is no set passing score. Low scores will not affect your ability to attend UVSC. However, your scores do affect the courses for which you may be able to register.

How long does the COMPASS Test last? The New Student Assessment test generally takes about 2 hours.

Am I required to take the classes I am placed into? YES. Prerequisites have been established for many courses on campus including those in math and English. For these courses, students need to demonstrate that they have met the prerequisites prior to the beginning of class.

Do any other college tests apply or can the test be mailed to another college for administration? In most cases, scores from other colleges don't relate to our placement decisions. If another college in your area gives these tests, you can have the results mailed or faxed to us. You may then call Career and Academic Counseling to be cleared for registration.

Can I register before I take the assessment? You must complete both assessment and advisement before you can be cleared on the computer to register.

Can I test without a student or social security number? A student/social security number is required to test unless the Director of Testing Services makes an exception.

What do I do with my scores?

Fax scores to
UVSC Testing Services
801-863-7815

or mail to:

Attn: Global Aviation MS-114
800 W. University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058-5999

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