Assessment Schedules
One of the first things we do is assess your skills to see which
classes would benefit you the most. Every new college student has to take it.
Attending a Testing Session
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Dates and times are subject to change!
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Apply to WVC and obtain a Student ID number.
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Select a testing session for the appropriate test(s) from those printed below. No Appointments Needed!
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Bring a Photo ID (driver's license, student ID, etc...) and your College ID Number, not your Social Security number.
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Bring two #2 pencils with erasers.
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Bring 12 quarters to pay for parking (or 3 one dollar bills)
Note: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the indicated start time.
There will be absolutely NO admittance after the testing session begins.
Special Accommodations
Do you have a verifiable disability?
Request accommodations for assessment.
Contact the DESP Office at (408) 741-2010 for further information.
Math and English/Reading |
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Room |
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Fri May 17 |
Engl: 10:00am Math 11:30am |
Fox 120 |
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Fri May 24 |
Engl: 10:00am Math 11:30am |
Fox 120 |
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Wed May 29 |
Engl: 6:30pm Math: 8:00pm |
Fox 120 |
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Fri May 31 |
Engl: 10:00am Math 11:30am |
Fox 120 |
Summer test dates TBA |
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ESL (English As A Second Language)
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Date |
Time |
Room |
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Mon May 20 |
6:30pm |
Fox 120 |
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Mon July 29 |
2:30pm |
Fox 120 |
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Thurs Aug 8 |
2:30pm |
Fox 120 |
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Tue Aug 20 |
2:30pm |
Fox 120 |
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Wed Aug 28 |
4:00pm |
Fox 120 |
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Ability to Benefit Test |
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A test for students who do not possess a high school diploma or GED and wish to receive Federal Financial Aid. This program is officially discontinued as of July 1, 2012. However, students who were enrolled at West Valley/Mission prior to July 1, 2012 will be eligible to test until July 1, 2013. |
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Date |
Time |
Room |
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None scheduled at this time |
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Information Competency Test |
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Students must register for Library 4 Credit by Exam before attending. For details and schedule, please visit the Credit By Exam Library page. |
Assessment Office
(408) 741-2035
Counseling office
(408) 741-2009
Location
Maps of Testing Sites
Fox (Fox Center) 120
AAS 10
LA/SS 50 (Previously LA 10)
Tutorial 23
Bus (Business) 6
How to Obtain Assessment Scores
Assessment recommendations are available on the date announced in the testing session. You can obtain your scores by:
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Log in to the WVCPortal
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My Personal and Academic Info
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My Assessment Results
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Authorizing someone else to pick up your scores. First, you must put the request in writing, including your name, WV College ID or Social Security number, the name of the person to whom the scores are to be released, date, and your signature.
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Request scores by fax or mail, your written request must include name, WV College ID number, date, and your signature. Fax requests to (408) 741-4076 attn: Assessment Office. Be sure to indicate how the scores are to be returned, either by mail or fax
