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English and Math Skills Assessment

Why take the skills assessment?

student at computerYavapai College believes correct course placement is a powerful factor in student retention and success. Therefore, the college requires mandatory individualized academic advisement and assessment of competency in reading, writing, and mathematics.  Before taking the skills assessment, prospective students must complete the  Yavapai College application

Yavapai College offers SOAR - Student Orientation, Assessment / Advisement, and Registration to help new students get their college career off to a great start. SOAR is a FREE 4 hour program designed to be fun, informative, and provide the academic advisement and assessment that is required.  Click here to register for SOAR and for a listing of SOAR days.

If you need to set up an individual testing session please contact one of the Yavapai College sites listed below:

Prescott Campus Testing Services - Bldg 1 Rm 225 (928) 776-2200

  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm daily

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm daily
  • Closed Fri

Prescott Valley Campus Testing Services - (928) 717-7911

  • By appointment only.  Please call to schedule at least one day in advance.
  • Spring 2009 (until May 27th) Testing Schedule:  Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm.
  • Summer 2009 (Jun 3 - Aug 21st) Testing Schedule:  Wednesdays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Closed Fri

Chino Valley Campus Testing Services - (928) 717-7720

  • Mon-Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Closed Fri

Verde Valley Campus Testing Services - Bldg I Rm 123 (928) 634-6561

  • Please call 634-6561 to make an appointment. 
  • Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed-Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Summer Hours (May 18 - Aug 14)

  • Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (extended hours available until 6:00 pm by appointment only)
  • Closed Fri

Sedona Center Testing Services - (928) 649-4265

Who is required to take the assessment

  • Enrolling for the first time in English, reading, mathematics, or general ed
  • Enrolling in "essential skills" (developmental) course work
  • Pursuing a Yavapai College degree or certificate program
  • Intending to transfer Yavapai credits to a university
  • Undecided or changing majors
  • On academic warning or academic probation
  • Transfer students entering on academic probation
  • Transfer students needing a transcript evaluation
  • Under 18 years of age who have not yet received a high school diploma or GED
  • Designated majors, as specified by the Office of Instruction (currently Gunsmithing, Nursing, and Paralegal)
  • Federal financial aid recipients
  • Students receiving veterans benefits
  • International students

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Additional Information

  • This is not an admissions test
  • Testing is untimed
  • Testing is done on the computer
  • There is no fee for YC Students
  • Bring photo ID to the assessment
  • Know your Social Security# or request YC Student ID#
  • Accommodations: Disability Resources Office
  • May use for ATB test

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