The Testing Center has offices at the Hampton and Historic Triangle Campuses, and we offer the following proctored services:
• Accommodated testing
• Placement testing
• Make-up exams
Exams are proctored by appointment only through Navigate.
• Appointments must be made at least two days in advance. Please notify your instructor of your appointment date and time.
• Exams must be started at least two hours prior to the center closing.
• The Placement Test must be started at least three hours prior to the center closing.
• Belongings must be placed in an available locker. Bring only what is necessary for testing, as space is limited.
Those students who do not have a quiet space at home to take a test and who receive testing accommodations through the College’s Office of Accessibility may use the Testing Centers if they require extended time for tests and/or a reduced-distraction environment. They should schedule their appointments through Navigate.
A student who requires a reader for the test/quiz/exam or who has the ability to ask questions during the test/quiz/exam should call 757-825-3510 to schedule an appointment. This service is available to students on both campuses.
Do you need to take the Placement Test?
Students may be waived from the placement test for a variety reasons including:
- An earned associate’s degree or higher
- A grade of “C” or better in college-level math and/or English courses at a regionally accredited institution
- Students who have successfully completed developmental math and/or English (within 5 years) courses at a VCCS institution may be exempt from placement testing
- Students who have successfully completed developmental math and/or English (within 5 years) at a non-VCCS institution can be evaluated for placement
- Satisfactory Standardized Test Scores
- Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Advancement Placement (CLEP), Cambridge International Exams, and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DSST/DANTES) as determined by the College’s Advanced Standing Guide
- High School GPA (with appropriate courses) and SAT, ACT, or GED Scores (Valid for 5 years after the date of high school graduation or the date of the test):
What to Bring?
- High School or GED Transcripts
- You may bring unofficial or official transcripts for waiver purposes. Official transcripts are required, if you intend to pursue the Nursing or Dental Hygiene programs.
- College Transcripts
- You may bring unofficial or official transcripts for waiver purposes. Official transcripts are required, if you intend to pursue the Nursing program.
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT, AP, CLEP, IB, DSST/DANTES, Cambridge)
More details:
- Virginia Placement Test scores are valid for 5 years after the date of the test.
- Previously completed developmental courses are valid for 5 years after the term completed.
- Students who take the Virginia Placement Test and do not enroll in developmental math and/or English courses are allowed one retest within 12 months.
- Students must meet the prerequisites for the respective courses in their chosen program of study.
- Students seeking to place into higher level math courses may complete the Virginia Placement Test for placement into those courses.
Virginia Placement Test – Practice Test Instructions
- Go to the link below and complete the required information.
- At the login, click Student Self Registration
- Enter the following on the Student Registration Page:
- Institution: Click on the drop down arrow by Institution and select Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Site: Select VCCS Practice Test
- Site Password: GatorPractice
- Complete the rest of the Student Registration Form.
- Click Submit. An account will be created with your entered information & email as your username. You may exit the site and log-in at a later time using this account username & password, if needed.
- You will see five practice test links; select the appropriate test for your needs. You may only take each test one time. You may suspend the test and complete it at a later time if you wish.
- VPT-English Practice Exam
- VPT-Math Practice Exam 1
- VPT-Math Practice Exam 2
- VPT-Math Practice Calculus without Trigonometry
- VPT-Math Practice Calculus with Trig: Addresses Calculus content with Trigonometry
- Note: The VPT-English Practice Exam does not contain an essay, but please keep in mind you will be required to write an essay when taking the actual VPT-English Assessment.
- Click on the blue test name link after completing the practice test in order to view the score report. You may need to click “Print View” to save or print a copy for your college.
- Your test results will take the form of a bar graph. Any bar 60 percent or better means you would pass that Unit/Skill on the actual placement test.
Alternative Placement Methods
Alternative methods have been created to help you determine placement in English and mathematics classes.
- Multiple Measures
Multiple Measures for Placement help determine readiness for college-level math and English. Eligibility includes:
- An earned associate’s degree or higher
- A grade of “C” or better in college-level math and/or English courses at a regionally accredited institution
- Students who have successfully completed developmental math and/or English (within 5 years) courses at a VCCS institution may be exempt from placement testing
- Students who have successfully completed developmental math and/or English (within 5 years) at a non-VCCS institution can be evaluated for placement
- Satisfactory Standardized Test Scores
- Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Advancement Placement (CLEP), Cambridge International Exams, and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DSST/DANTES) as determined by the College’s Advanced Standing Guide
- High School GPA (with appropriate courses) and SAT, ACT, or GED Scores (Valid for 5 years after the date of high school graduation or the date of the test): View Math and English placement in the above “Do you need to take the Placement Test?” dropdown.
2. VPT Practice Test
Take the Virginia Placement Test (VPT) Practice Test to inform your placement decisions. Learn more about how to take the test and score information on the VPT Practice page.