College of Western Idaho (CWI) is pleased to provide prospective and current students as well as community members a safe and secure location for proctored exams and assessments.
Summer Hours and Locations
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Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Black Eagle Business Park 1360 South Eagle Flight Way Boise, ID 83709 208.562.2542 Mailing Address: Ada County Assessment Center MS 5000 P.O. Box 3010 Nampa, ID 83653 |
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Micron Center for Professional Technical Education 5725 East Franklin Road Nampa, ID 83687 208.562.2440 Mailing Address: Nampa Campus Assessment Center MS 2800 P.O. Box 3010 Nampa, ID 83653 |
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After 5 p.m. only credit/debit cards accepted for fees. |
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- All assessments must be started at least 1 hour prior to closing for the day.
- Current, non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID Card, Military ID Card, Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or CWI Student ID Card) must be presented prior to each test.
- All proctored exams must be scheduled with the lab of your choice 2 business days prior to testing.
-COMPASS and the Computer Skills Assessment (CSA) are available on a walk-in basis when space allows.
COMPASS Assessment and ESL COMPASS
- There is a $5 charge for each section of COMPASS ($15 for the full set). This fee is waived for CWI or College of Southern Idaho (CSI) students who have paid the $25 application fee.
- COMPASS is a computerized exam in three sections: Writing Skills, Reading, and Math. In addition, we offer the ESL COMPASS exams including: Grammar, Reading, and Listening for those not yet fluent in English.
- Calculators, pencils and paper are provided. We do not allow students to bring in pens, mechanical pencils, or their own scratch paper.
- Time approximation: 45 min to an hour per section.
- You may take the three COMPASS assessments together or separately.
- COMPASS can be taken at no charge for students who are enrolling at CWI. One retake in each section is allowed for all students, and a second retake may be approved if a student is within five points of being placed into a higher course or with the approval of an enrollment specialist or faculty member. Any additional retakes will require authorization from an enroll¬ment specialist or faculty member and be subject to a $5 fee per assessment. Students who are currently enrolled in math or English classes at CWI will only be allowed to retake COMPASS for the related course placement with the permis¬sion of a department chair over that discipline. Students who have taken COMPASS in the past and have not been enrolled for two semesters may also retake COMPASS at no charge to demonstrate current skill levels. Students who do not intend to enroll at CWI may also take COMPASS at CWI by paying a $5 fee per assessment. Testers must wait 24 hours between COMPASS retakes.
- COMPASS placement tests must be started at least one hour prior to closing. At closing time, all tests will be paused (suspended), but students may return to the Assessment Center at a later date to finish.
- Your scores are available from the proctor as soon as you have completed the assessment.
COMPASS Testing Services for High Schools
CWI will provide COMPASS testing for schools who meet the following requirements:
- If the high school currently has dual credit agreements with CWI and will use the COMPASS to place high school students in dual credit courses offered by CWI.
- If the high school is currently part of a grant program through the CWI.
CWI will provide accommodations for students who are eligible:
- Accommodations for COMPASS will only be administered at a CWI Assessment Center.
- Students should go through CWI’s disability services process and must be able to provide current documentation. Please note that IEPs and 504 plans may not be sufficient for accommodations. For more information, please visit the CWI Student Disability Services page.
CWI will not:
- Provide COMPASS testing to high school students in order to meet State of Idaho testing requirements.
Computer Skills Assessment (CSA)
- There is no charge to CWI or CSI students for registering for the CSA. Non-students must pay a $24.50 exam fee.
- You may take the CSA assessments all at once or in sections, and you may retake them.
- Your scores are available on screen as soon as you have completed the assessment. You must score 70% or better on each section to pass the CSA. Your CSA login is effective for two consecutive semesters.
- To prepare for the CSA, please review the study guides.
- Students need to allow for enough time to complete an exam before close. CSA exams must be started at least an hour prior to closing for lunch or the end of the business day.
- CSA exams can take up to 2 hours each.
- The CSA is available as a walk-in exam when space is available.
Make-up Exams for CWI Courses
To make-up an exam for a CWI course, please contact your instructor. He or she can make arrangements for your approved make-up test to be available at any of our two testing centers. After arrangements are made, please contact one of the testing centers to schedule an appointment by calling the Ada County Assessment Center at 208.562.2542 or Nampa Campus Assessment Center at 208.562.2440. There are no fees for make-up exams for CWI or CSI courses. Your current photo ID (Student ID or Driver's License) must be presented before each test.
Proctored Exams
Proctored exams are exams (usually course exams) required to be administered and supervised in a secure environment when it is not possible for a student to test in the presence of the instructor.
Fees & scheduling for proctored exams:
- To request a proctored exam, an instructor must fill out a Test Proctor Request Form and e-mail it to cwiproctor@cwidaho.cc or call 208.562.3000.
- There is no fee for proctored exams for CWI or CSI courses. Fee for proctored exams for outside institutions: $20 per exam.
- Please make fee payments at any One Stop Student Services location. Receipt must be shown prior to testing.
- All proctored exams must be scheduled with the lab of your choice 2 business days in advance prior to testing.
- When scheduling your appointment, we must allow for the full time-limit given by your instructor.
Items to bring for proctored exams:
- Valid Photo ID (expired ID is not valid).
- Forms of ID allowed are: Driver's License, State ID Card, Military ID Card, Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or CWI Student ID Card
- Receipt for proctor fee or method of payment.
- Instructor provided/allowed materials.
Future Offerings
Future offerings at CWI Assessment Centers may include:
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests
- Placement tests for specific CWI courses
- Industry certification exams
National College Testing Association (NCTA)
College of Western Idaho Assessment and Testing Center is a Participant in the NCTA Consortium of College Testing Centers. For more information about NCTA, visit http://www.ncta-testing.org/.
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The 'We Subscribe' logo and the 'NCTA Guidelines We Subscribe' mark, the 'We Participate' logo and the 'Consortium of College Testing Centers Participant' mark are service marks of National College Testing Association in the United States and are used by permission.
Need More Info
For more information on assessment services or to schedule a test please contact the Assessment Center at 208.562.2542, 208.562.2440, or e-mail cwiproctor@cwidaho.cc
