COMPASS Test
The COMPASS (COMputer-adaptive Placement Assessment and Support Services) Test is designed to help you and your advisor determine which classes you should take in order to succeed at Northwest-Shoals Community College. All first-time students are required to take COMPASS. There is no "pass or fail". This test helps to determine your strengths and weaknesses and by doing so, helps YOU figure out where to best spend your time and money.
Testing
COMPASS tests are given Monday thru Thursday. You must call and schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS test.
There is no charge for the first attempt of the test. The links at the top will give you additional information, including practice tests, study guides and a campus map for specific directions to the Testing Center. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call:
Shoals Campus
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Advising/Testing Center 256-331-5375 or (256) 331-5299
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Competency Testing Center 256-331-5482
Phil Campbell Campus
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Testing 256-331-6297
Contact Tom Carter in the Admissions Office for additional information. 256-331-5263
The COMPASS (COMputer-adaptive Placement Assessment and Support Services) Test is designed to help you and your advisor determine which classes you should take in order to succeed at Northwest-Shoals Community College. All first-time students are required to take COMPASS. There is no "pass or fail". This test helps to determine your strengths and weaknesses and by doing so, helps YOU figure out where to best spend your time and money.
Testing
COMPASS tests are given Monday thru Thursday. You must call and schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS test.
There is no charge for the first attempt of the test. The links at the top will give you additional information, including practice tests, study guides and a campus map for specific directions to the Testing Center. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call:
Shoals Campus
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Advising/Testing Center 256-331-5375 or (256) 331-5299
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Competency Testing Center 256-331-5482
Phil Campbell Campus
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Testing 256-331-6297
Contact Tom Carter in the Admissions Office for additional information. 256-331-5263