• Sometimes, the entire testing center is closed to individual testing as a particular class may be using all of our resources. It is very important that you call ahead to assure that we are able to meet your testing needs.
• Make sure you allow ample time to complete a test. You must be at the testing center at least one hour before closing time.
• You must bring a photo ID to the testing center or you will not be allowed to test. If you do not have a photo ID with you please go to Student Services to obtain a waiver form. Student Services is only open until 5pm during the week. After 5pm you must have a photo ID with you in order to test.
• For Accuplacer testing, arrive three hours before closing time. On Fridays, Accuplacer testers must begin their testing before 12 noon.

West Shore Community College is a National-Open CLEP Center and testing is offered through the  Testing Center on an individual appointment basis.

All 34 CLEP exams are offered, but not all are applicable to WSCC. Those that are accepted by the College toward degree programs are listed below. A minimum score of 50 is required to receive credit on all exams and WSCC, in some instances, has a higher minimum score.

Details about exam fees and payment can be made directly on the CLEP page on the College Board Website. An administrative fee of $25 payable to the College at the time of testing is required for non-WSCC students.

Register and pay for a CLEP exam on the College Board’s website. Once registration and payment have taken place with CLEP, you will receive a voucher. Print the voucher and bring it with you on your scheduled test date.

Comprehensive study guides with practice tests that simulate actual CLEP examinations are offered through the Research and Education Association.

Please note that the written portion of foreign language tests is not required for credit at WSCC. If you are looking to transfer, please verify with the institution’s requirements.

To schedule a test date or for more information, contact the Testing Center at 231-843-5528, or testingcenter@westshore.edu.

What is Accuplacer & Why should I take it?
Accuplacer is computer based testing system that can be used to help determine your placement into classes that match your specific abilities. There are three sections that can be used for placement at WSCC:

Reading, WritePlacer (essay portion), and Math (2 different tests determined by skill level: Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics or Advanced Algebra and Functions). Depending on your educational goals, you may need to take 1-3 sections. Please consult with your Advisor or the Testing Center on which sections you may want to take.

These scores will be part of your WSCC student record, so you will need to apply to West Shore Community College and receive your student ID  BEFORE taking the Accuplacer placement testing.

For additional Accuplacer information please consult Accuplacer’s website:

Time Length
Length of testing time depends on your specific test taking speed. On average, allow 30-45 minutes per section. If you are taking all three sections, please allow yourself 2 ½ to 3 hours. You may take all three tests in one sitting, but it is suggested to take only 1 or 2 sections at a time so that test fatigue does not affect your scores.

Study Material
There is a free Accuplacer practice app, to familiarize you with the content and format of the Accuplacer test questions.  https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login
Practice  study guides are also available online:  https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/student/practice

-Select “Reading Sample Questions” for reading section
-Select “WritePlacer Guide with Sample Essays” for reviewing specifically the writing section
-Select “Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics” or “Advanced Algebra and Functions Sample Questions” for Math depending on your comfort of algebraic concepts

Retest Policy
If you do not achieve the desired score on a first attempt, future West Shore students are allowed to take a test two additional times per semester. While the first attempt of Accuplacer placement testing is free, each additional section retake is a $5 charge.

Test at WSCC

West Shore Community College does not offer GED preparation classes.  WSCC is an authorized Pearson VUE Testing Center where you can take the official GED exam. Visit the GED website for detailed info about the test and access to study materials.

If you still have questions after viewing the www.GED.com website and obtaining an online portal, please contact us at the Testing Center at 231-843-5528  to obtain more information on registering.

Register for the GED
To register for a GED test, visit www.GED.com and establish an online portal.

Once you have an online portal account, you may register, pay for, and schedule your GED test online, but you must take your actual test in an authorized testing center, like WSCC’s Testing Center.

Effective January 2, 2014, a new series of GED testing has been implemented and testing is administered on a computer.

The 2002 Series is no longer available effective December 31, 2013, and any partial scores on the 2002 Series of the GED are invalid.

Testing Accommodations
Learn about accommodations for individuals with disabilities at: https://www.ged.com/faqs/testing-accommodations/

Preparation Courses
GED Preparation Courses are not offered at WSCC but may be available in your local area. Contact the following agencies for information regarding GED preparation:

Manistee County
Manistee Learning Lab 231-723-5910

Mason or Lake County
Mason-Lake Adult Education 231-757-3713, ext. 133

Oceana County
Oceana Community Education 231-861-5151

For online assistance you may use the following websites: www.testprepreview.com or www.mel.org

Test Changes
The 2002 Series of the GED has now expired and no partial tests from it are valid.  The 2014 test has many changes, the most notable being the test is administered on the computer.

The GED Test is only offered at designated GED Testing Centers.

The Center administers both in-person and online exams for other colleges and universities. Testing is scheduled individually through the Center. Students must contact the Center by phone or email in advance to arrange an appointment before coming in.

Exams and instructions may be sent by mail or email (see contact details below) from the instructor at the other institution. Each exam submission should include clear proctoring instructions, return directions, and—if sent by traditional mail—a self-addressed, stamped envelope for returning the completed test. 

A $15 proctoring fee is charged for each exam administered to students who are not enrolled at a participating institution of Michigan Colleges Online.

WSCC students wanting to take WSCC exams at other colleges and universities must gain permission and make all arrangements with their WSCC instructor and the other college or university testing center.  The Center does not approve, arrange, or manage distance testing for WSCC students.