Academic Assessment and Testing Services Overview
Southwestern Michigan College does not require any tests as a condition of admission, but some tests can assist students in selecting the right courses to match their academic strengths and weaknesses.
Academic Assessment and Testing Services offers admissions assessment as well as many tests that can result in the attainment of college credit for passing the test. We also are a proctor or testing site for many professional certifications, which are scheduled and paid for on the individual company web sites.
In general, all of the tests are given on a walk-in basis. However, there are some time restrictions. All tests must be started at least one hour, sometimes two hours, before the Academic Assessment office closes.
Contact Information
Charlotte McGowan
Director of Academic Assessment and Testing Services
(269) 782-1347
cmcgowan@swmich.edu.
Testing Center Hours
| Dowagiac Campus | |
|---|---|
| Mon.-Fri. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Tues. | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Niles Area Campus | |
| Mon. and Thurs. | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Tues. and Wed. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Fri. | 8 a.m.-12 Noon |
| Sat. | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Hours are subject to change during finals week, holidays and between sessions or semesters. Please call or stop by to verify our hours.
Please register for test at least 2 ½ hours before the testing center closes. Call or email the testing center for more information.
- Assessment testing is available at both the Niles Area Campus and the Dowagiac campus
- If you are still in high school, it is advised that you take the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Average time to take the COMPASS test is 2-1/2 hours
- Test may be taken on a walk-in basis, no appointments are necessary.
- A calculator can be used for the math test and scratch paper is available
