Testing Services

 

The placement test is a computerized test that helps your college evaluate your skills and place you into appropriate courses. This testing is not timed.

The placement test offers tests in writing, reading and math. Please bring a calculator with you for the math portion of the test. Pencils and scratch paper will be provided. You will receive the placement test results immediately upon completion of testing and your score report will include placement messages informing you what course level you placed into. Plan to stay 2 to 3 hours.

Resources to help you prepare for the placement test:

Khan Academy – Math Preparation

Math Practice Tests and Tips at Johnson County Community College website

Please plan on arriving 20 to 30 minutes early. The test fee is $15. Occasionally it is necessary and/or beneficial for students to retest in a specific subject area. The fee for each retest in each subject area is $5. The testing/retesting fee may be paid prior to testing. Please bring your receipt and photo identification to the test session. Valid photo identification is needed in order to receive test scores. For testing in Newport, please schedule your test date and time by calling 541-867-8501 or 541-867-8505. For testing in Lincoln City, please call 541-996-6222.

Seating is limited, so reservations are required. No walk-ins accepted.

GED Testing

Registering for GED Testing

Go to the GED Testing Services website at gedtestingservice.com

Sign up for My GED.

Provide the information requested and watch the short video for information.

Making an Appointment for Testing

Locate a testing center.

Check the testing schedule.

Choose an appointment day and time.

Pay for the test (Credit or Debit card, Voucher).

Current GED Testing Schedule (Currently only in Newport)

Fridays only, Oct. 4-Nov. 1, 2024 | Check back for additional testing days after Nov. 1

GED Testing Fees

The testing fee is $38 per test for a total of $152, and $10 for each retest.  A testing candidate will be able to take two retests (per year), per subject area for a total of 8 tests.  All initial and re-take fees are paid when a testing appointment is made.

Arriving for Your Test

• • Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled test appointment.
  • Please bring a valid government issued picture I.D. (I.D. should include the date of birth, address, and signature).
  • Check in at the Student Services counter.
  • Follow the directions given you to the GED testing waiting area.
  • Read and sign the Candidate Rules Agreement (both sides).
  • Wait quietly and listen for your name to be called.

Candidates that are 16 and 17 years of age will need to provide proof of one of the following requirements in order to take the GED test.

• • A Release from Compulsory Attendance from last high school attended.
  • Be a student in the GED Options program.
  • Marriage.
  • Legally emancipated from parents/guardians.

Candidates should refrain from bringing to the testing center large items such as backpacks, purses, laptops and other electronics, notebooks and books. Your personal items must fit in small lockers provided to you during testing. You will be asked to remove large watches and other large jewelry items before entering the testing room. The only things candidates need to bring to the testing center is their I.D. and car keys (if applicable).

This webpage will be updated as additional information becomes available.  If you have any questions, please contact Dana Gallup, the Testing Specialist, at  541-867-8505.

To obtain a copy of a GED certificate or a GED transcript earned in 2013 or before, go here.

For information regarding GED preparation classes, please contact Patricia DiGiulio at 541-867-8557 for classes at the Central Campus in Newport or Julie Reynolds-Otrugman at 541-996-6222, ext. 211 for classes at the North County Center in Lincoln City.

 

---