Testing Center

Placement Testing

• Academic placement testing in reading and math are required of all full time students. Tranfer and part-time students are evaluated on an individual basis to determine testing needs. Study Guides are available at the Testing Center or online at www.act.org/compass/sample/ or www.interactmath.com.
• Entrance into Biology 145 is dependent upon successful completion of the Anatomy and Physiology placement test (or CHEM 115 and BIOL 111). Study information is available.

About COMPASS

Illinois Central College uses a computer-adaptive testing system from American College Testing (ACT) called COMPASS which includes two tests: math and reading. The testing is used as a guide for placement in the appropriate level of class and is not pass/fail, but a tool to assure your educational success. As this test is adaptive, each student receives a different number of items. After you respond to each item, COMPASS then selects another item for you of appropriate difficulty. COMPASS is designed for individuals with little or no computer experience.

• The test session will last approximately 2 hours. The average time for each individual test is 45 minutes
• This test is untimed. You are encouraged to take as much time as you need
• Scratch paper and calculators are provided for you
• Photo ID is required to take the test
• There is no charge for placement testing
• Reservations are required
• Results are available a few minutes after completing the test

Retest Policy

You can take each of the tests over one time. Reasons for Retest:

• If it has been three or more years since you tested - scores are only valid for three years
• If you have taken the test once, time has elapsed and you have studied or gained more information, and you strongly feel that your scores could improve

How do I sign up?

COMPASS testing is available at all ICC campuses. Call the campus of your choice for available test times and to make a reservation. Reservation are required at all campuses

East Peoria:
1 College Drive, Testing Center, Room L220
East Peoria, IL 61635-0001
(309) 694-5234

Downtown Peoria:
115 SW Adams Street, Perley Building, Room 103
Peoria, IL 61635-0001
(309) 999-4500

ICC North:
5407 N University Street, Cedar Hall
Peoria, IL 61635-0001
(309) 690-6870

ICC South:
225 Hanna Drive
Pekin, IL 61635-0001
(309) 642-6601

COMPASS Scores Request

** PLEASE NOTE **
Some colleges and universities will not accept scores delivered by individual students.

The processing of the COMPASS Scores Request Form [pdf] is completed by the East Peoria Testing Center only upon written request from the student. The signed release must include the following information:

• Full name and any previous names used at ICC
• Social Security Number
• Date of birth
• Where the COMPASS scores are being sent
• Student signature

Requests are normally processed within 2-3 business days but may take longer during peak periods.

By Mail

Students may download and complete the COMPASS Scores Request Form [pdf] and mail to:

Illinois Central College
Testing Center Room L220
1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635-0001

Online Requests

Please attach the complete COMPASS Scores Request Form [pdf] and send all the information to testing@icc.edu

In Person

Students may come to the Testing Center in East Peoria (Room L220), the Perley Main Office in downtown Peoria, or ICC-North Cedar Hall with a completed COMPASS Scores Request Form [pdf] and a picture ID to have their COMPASS scores sent to other colleges and employers.