Assessment Centers

Students take the three-part COMPASS assessment to help academic advisors determine skill levels in reading, writing and mathematics.

The COMPASS is used to place students into appropriate courses and not to determine whether a student is admitted to the college. The COMPASS is taken after a student is admitted to the college.

Students may take the COMPASS free one time at a JCTC campus prior to enrolling in classes. The COMPASS or portion of the assessment can be taken again for a small fee.

While the COMPASS is not a timed assessment, most people need 90 minutes to two hours to complete all three parts. It is important to take the COMPASS seriously. Only test-takers and staff are allowed in the assessment office during testing hours. If children are brought to the campus, they must be supervised by a responsible adult outside the center. Our staff cannot accept this responsibility. Practice assessments are available. See links below.

New Students:

New students will receive their testing date at orientation.
Please note: Student ID numbers are required.

Exempt Students:

Exempt students must have a copy of their ACT/SAT scores on file in Student Records office and bring a copy of ACT/SAT report to registration for their advisor.

Transfer students:

Transfer students who have not completed a freshman English or college level class (equivalent to KCTCS 140 MT or higher) must also take the Compass test prior to advising and registration.

Please select the campus below for more information on Assessment and COMPASS testing.

Additional contacts:

On-line class log in: http://elearning.kctcs.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
On-Line Class help call : 1-866-590-9238 -- Available 24 hours a day!!!
JCTC eLearning HelpDesk at - jf-elearning@kctcs.edu
Financial aid for college: 502-584-0475
www.kentuckianacollegeaccess.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov