IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All student must present a PHOTO ID before taking the test. For admission to Durham Tech, students may take either the ASSET or COMPASS version of the placement test. Students may take the placement test a maximum of two times (ex. ASSET twice, COMPASS twice, or ASSET once and COMPASS once). Food and drinks are not allowed in the Testing Center. All cell phones must be turned off during testing. Children are not permitted in the Testing Center. All testing is on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited; early arrival is advised.

The Testing Center is located in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center on the third floor in room 1302. The elevator is located in the main lobby of the building. The steps in the main lobby area reach the second floor only. Proceed to either end of the hall and use the stairs to access the third floor.

Please Note: Each student will start the test on an individual basis, therefore some waiting may be required especially during the final days of testing each semester. All dates listed are tentative and subject to change.

Special Accommodations: If special accommodations are required due to functional limitations from a disability, contact the Counseling Office at 919-536-7207 or visit room 1309 in the Wynn Student Center for more information.

The COMPASS test is taken on the computer and assesses writing, reading, and basic math and algebra skills. There is no time limit for this test. Calculators are permitted. Photo ID required.

The ASSET test is a 3-hour paper-and-pencil assessment of writing, reading, and basic math and algebra skills. The ASSET is a TIMED TEST — each section has a 25-minute time limit. Seating is limited; early arrival is recommended. Please arrive 30 minutes before testing in order to complete appropriate paperwork. Calculators are not permitted. Photo Id required.

The COMPUTER COMPETENCY TEST is restricted to University Transfer, General Education, Spanish Certificates, Associate Degree Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology and Respiratory Therapy majors only. The test focuses on basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. The Computer Competency Test is offered during COMPASS hours only, requires 90 minutes to complete, and may only be taken once. Photo Id required.

The Measure of Academic Proficiency and Progress (MAPP) is an online assessment and is a new requirement for students applying for graduation from degree programs only. The data will be used to assess general learning outcomes for Durham Tech graduates. Graduation is NOT dependent upon a certain score. Student GPAs are also NOT affected by test scores. Photo ID required.

Registering for the Nurse Entrance Test (NET)
A student must pre-qualify to take the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) prior to signing-up for this examination. All developmental course work and basic biology (BIO-092) and chemistry (CHM-094) courses must be completed. When these courses are successfully completed, students should go to the Admissions office and fill-out a Nursing Entrance Test (NET) approval form. When the nursing admission counselors determine that a student is eligible to take the NET test, the student will be given information to register for the test. The cost of the NET test is $40 and registrations are non-refundable. Students will need to make arrangements to pay for the test when they register. The NET test takes between 2½ to 3 hours and students must arrive on time in order to begin the test. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to start the test. Seating is limited to 10 so register early to ensure a space. Students may take the NET test twice during a 12-month period. If a student takes the NET test more than twice in twelve months, only the first two attempts will be considered. Please contact the nursing admission counselors if you have additional questions regarding the NET test. Ms. Cleveland may be contacted at 919-536-7202, ext. 1103 or clevelandi@durhamtech.edu or Ms. Shaw at 919-536-7202, ext. 1110 or shawd@durhamtech.edu.

Requesting Test Scores:
The Testing Center issues Durham Technical Community College test scores only. Students must complete a Test Score release form (fill it out online then print and sign it) or email sessomse@durhamtech.edu or send a fax to 919-686-3669 with the request.

All requests must include:

• The name or names under which they took the placement test;
• Their student id number or social security number;
• Date of birth;
• The approximate month and year they took the test;
• Which version of the placement test did you complete? Asset (pencil and paper version) Compass (computerized version);
• Where the Testing Scores should be sent and/or contact person information; and
• Student signature.

Telephone requests are not accepted. All students must provide a picture identification to pick up test scores. Test scores cannot be picked up by another person unless the student has provided written permission.

Reviewing for ASSET or COMPASS
To make your best possible score on ASSET or COMPASS, review as much as possible before taking the test. "Chart Your Success on the Compass" is available for purchase in the Durham Tech bookstore and is also on reserve at the circulation desk of the Durham Tech library. Practice questions and review material can also be found on the following web sites:

ASSET: http://www.act.org/asset/index.html
COMPASS: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html
www.testpreview.com (select COMPASS practice from the menu on the left side of the screen)
www.math.com