Assessment testing
Many courses and programs at Douglas College require the completion of assessment tests.
Assessments measure a student's current knowledge to ascertain which level of course work is most appropriate.
Students must have applied by submitting an application to the College and have a student number to be eligible to register in and take an assessment or challenge exam. Please book early in the semester, prior to your semester start, to ensure you are able to meet any deadlines as assessments historically fill to capacity during registration periods. Computer and keyboarding skills are used during the computer-based assessments.
See a list of programs and courses that require assessment.
Winter 2012 Assessment Schedule
To register for assessment testing at the New Westminster Campus or the David Lam Campus, please call 604-527-5478 or TTY 604-527-5317. To access self-serve on-line assessment registration, please click on-line assessment registration.
There is no accommodation for walk-ins at either campus.
Scheduled assessments:
Computer-Based English Assessment (on-line assessment registration available)
Math & Readiness Assessments (telephone registration available only)
Typing/Keyboarding Assessment (telephone registration available only)
Individual assessments: (all booked by calling Assessment Services)
BIOL 1103/1203 Challenge Exam (for Access Nursing applicants only - currently suspended)
Nursing 2140 Challenge Exam (for Access Nursing applicants only)
Nursing 2240 Challenge Exam (for Access Nursing applicants only)
Computer-Based Math Assessment (for access to upper-level Math only)
Math 11 Exemption (is now also used for Dispensing Optician applicants)
Scheduled Assessments:
Computer-based English Assessment (1.5 to 3 hours)
Detailed assessment testing information
New Westminster Campus (campus map - pdf)
| Computer and Keyboarding Skills are used during this assessment. Please be early or on time as late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the assessment has begun. | |||
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Room # |
| Winter 2012 | |||
| February 2 | R | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 8 | W | 1600 | 5107 |
| February 9 | R | 1300 | 5107 |
| February 14 | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 21 | T | 1300 | 5107 |
| February 22 | W | 1130 | 5107 |
| February 28 | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 1 | R | 1300 | 5107 |
| March 7 | W | 1300 | 5107 |
| March 8 | R | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 13 | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 15 | R | 1300 | 5107 |
| March 20 | T | 1300 | 5107 |
| March 21 | W | 1600 | 5107 |
| March 27 | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 29 | R | 1300 | 5107 |
| April 3 | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| April 4 | W | 1600 | 5107 |
| April 12 | R | 0900 | 5107 |
| April 17 | T | 1300 | 5107 |
| April 18 | W | 1130 | 5107 |
| April 24 | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| April 26 | R | 1300 | 5107 |
David Lam Campus (campus map - pdf)
| Computer and Keyboarding Skills are used during this assessment. Please be early or on time as late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the assessment has begun. | |||
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Room # |
| Winter 2012 | |||
| February 1 | W | 1300 | A2110 |
| February 7 | T | 0900 | A2110 |
| February 23 | R | 1300 | A2110 |
| February 29 | W | 1130 | A2110 |
| March 6 | T | 1300 | A2110 |
| March 14 | W | 1600 | A2110 |
| March 22 | R | 0900 | A2110 |
| March 28 | W | 1130 | A2110 |
| April 5 | R | 1300 | A2110 |
| April 11 | W | 1600 | A2110 |
| April 19 | R | 0900 | A2110 |
| April 25 | W | 1130 | A2110 |
Math & Readiness Assessments (1 to 3 hours)
Detailed assessment testing information
New Westminster Campus (campus map - pdf)
|
Date |
Day |
Time |
Room # |
| *Please note: Starting Fall 2011, if you are unable to find a 3 hour Math 11 Exemption on this schedule to meet your deadlines, please contact Assessment Services at 604-527-5483 or 604-527-5759 to book an individual assessment. | |||
| Winter 2012 | |||
| January 31 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1500 | 5107 |
| February 2 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1400 | 5107 |
| February 3 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | F | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 8 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | W | 1100 | 5107 |
| February 9 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 13 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | M | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 14 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1400 | 5107 |
| February 22 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | W | 1800 | 5107 |
| February 24 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | F | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 27 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | M | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 28 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1400 | 5107 |
| March 1 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1000 | 5107 |
| March 8 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1400 | 5107 |
| March 9 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | F | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 13 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1400 | 5107 |
| March 15 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1000 | 5107 |
| March 16 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | F | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 20 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1000 | 5107 |
| March 21 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | W | 1100 | 5107 |
| March 27 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1400 | 5107 |
| March 29 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1000 | 5107 |
| March 30 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | F | 0900 | 5107 |
| April 4 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | W | 1000 | 5107 |
| April 12 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1400 | 5107 |
| April 13 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | F | 1300 | 5107 |
| April 17 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessment only) | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| April 18 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | W | 1600 | 5107 |
| April 24 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1500 | 5107 |
| April 26 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1000 | 5107 |
David Lam Campus (campus map - pdf)
|
Date |
Day |
Time |
Room # |
| *Please note: Starting Fall 2011, if you are unable to find a 3 hour Math 11 Exemption on this schedule to meet your deadline, please contact Assessment Services at 604-777-6226 or 604-777-6033 to book an individual assessment. | |||
| Winter 2012 | |||
| February 1 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | W | 1000 | A2110 |
| February 6 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | M | 0900 | A2110 |
| February 7 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1400 | A2110 |
| February 23 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1000 | A2110 |
| Febraury 29 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | W | 1800 | A2110 |
| March 5 (3 hour Math 11 Exemption only) | M | 0900 | A2110 |
| March 6 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | T | 1000 | A2110 |
| March 14 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | W | 1100 | A2110 |
| March 22 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1400 | A2110 |
| March 28 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | W | 1630 | A2110 |
| April 2 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | M | 0900 | A2110 |
| April 5 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1000 | A2110 |
| April 16 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | M | 0900 | A2110 |
| April 19 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | R | 1400 | A2110 |
| April 25 (1 hour Math & Readiness Assessments only) | W | 1700 | A2110 |
| April 30 (includes 3 hour Math 11 Exemption) | M | 0900 | A2110 |
Typing Assessment (15 to 30 minutes)
Detailed assessment testing information
New Westminster Campus (campus map - pdf)
| Proper keyboarding and handset skills must be demonstrated during this assessment. Touch typing is required, therefore keyboard skins will be used to cover keys for Douglas College students. | |||
|
Date |
Day |
Time |
Room # |
| Winter 2012 | |||
| January 31 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1400 | 5107 |
| February 2 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 1600 | 5107 |
| February 9 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 1100 | 5107 |
| February 10 - Open for external testing purposes | F | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 14 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1600 | 5107 |
| February 21 - Open for external testing purposes | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| February 22 - Open to Douglas College students only | W | 1700 | 5107 |
| February 28 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1600 | 5107 |
| March 1 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 7 - Open for external testing purposes | W | 1000 | 5107 |
| March 8 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 1600 | 5107 |
| March 13 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1600 | 5107 |
| March 15 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 20 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 0900 | 5107 |
| March 27 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1600 | 5107 |
| March 29 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 0900 | 5107 |
| April 12 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 1600 | 5107 |
| April 13 - Open for external testing purposes | F | 0900 | 5107 |
| April 17 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1100 | 5107 |
| April 20 - Open for external testing purposes | F | 1000 | 5107 |
| April 24 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1400 | 5107 |
| April 26 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 0900 | 5107 |
David Lam Campus (campus map - pdf)
| Proper keyboarding and handset skills must be demonstrated during this assessment. Touch typing is required, therefores keyboard skins will be used to cover keys for Douglas College students. | |||
|
Date |
Day |
Time |
Room # |
| Winter 2012 | |||
| February 7 - Open to Douglas College students only | T | 1600 | A2110 |
| February 23 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 0900 | A2110 |
| February 29 - Open to Douglas College students only | W | 1700 | A2110 |
| March 6 - Open to Dougals College students only | T | 0900 | A2110 |
| March 22 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 1600 | A2110 |
| April 5 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 0900 | A2110 |
| April 10 - Open for external testing purposes | T | 1400 | A2110 |
| April 11 - Open for external testing purposes | W | 1130 | A2110 |
| April 19 - Open to Douglas College students only | R | 1600 | A2110 |
| April 25 - Open to Douglas College students only | W | 1900 | A2110 |
Individual Assessments:
Math 11 Exemption (3 hours)
This exam is now being used for Dispensing Optician applicants who have an active application. If you are unable to find a scheduled session above, please contact Assessment Services at 604-527-5483 or 604-527-5759 to book an individual session.
BIOL 1103/1203 Challenge Exam (2.5 hours - currently suspended until further notice)
This challenge exam is open to Access Nursing applicants only who have an active application. It acts only as an exemption, not for course credit. Please note that the May 2011 intake (onward) to Access Nursing has been suspended. Detailed assessment testing information
New Westminster Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED | |||
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This 2 1/2 hour exam is sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-527-5759 or 604-527-5483 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
David Lam Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED | |||
|
This 2 1/2 hour exam is sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-777-6226 or 604-527-5483 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
Nursing 2140 Challenge Exam (2 hours - currently suspended until further notice)
This challenge exams is open to Access Nursing applicants only. It acts only as an exemption, not for course credit.Detailed assessment testing information
New Westminster Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED | |||
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This 2 hour exam is sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-527-5759 or 604-527-5483 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
David Lam Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED | |||
|
This 2 hour exams is sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-777-6226 or 604-527-5483 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
Nursing 2240 Challenge Exams (4 hours - currently suspended until further notice)
This challenge exam is open to Access Nursing applicants only. It is an exam for challenge credit and MUST be applied for through the Challenge (Request for Credit) process which must be completed and paid for prior to registering in the exam.Detailed assessment testing information
New Westminster Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED | |||
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This 4 hour exam is sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-527-5759 or 604-527-5483 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
David Lam Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED | |||
|
This 4 hour exam is sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-777-6226 or 604-527-5483 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
Computer-based Math Assessments (80 minutes to 4 hours)
Computer-based Math Assessments (80 minutes to 4 hours)
This series of Math Assessments is for access to Calculus level courses and higher. Student must have proof of Principles of Math 11 with a grade of C or better.
Detailed assessment testing information
New Westminster Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 | |||
|
This series of exams may take up to 4 hours to complete and are sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-527-5759 or 604-527-5483 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
David Lam Campus (campus map - pdf)
| WINTER 2012 | |||
|
This series of exams may take up to 4 hours to complete and are sat on an individual basis by calling Assessment Services at 604-777-6033 or 604-777-6226 to book an appointment. Please book early in the semester to ensure availability and that you are able to meet any deadlines. |
Please be advised that computer and keyboarding skills will be used during the computer-based assessments.
Registrar's Office hours and location
New Westminster Campus - room 2700 (campus map - pdf)
| Winter 2012 | ||
| January 4 - 13 |
Monday and Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Friday |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| January 16 - May 4 |
Monday, Tuesday and Friday Wednesday Thursday **Note: The office will be closed on Friday, April 6 and Monday, April 9** |
9:00am - 4:00 pm 9:30 am - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
David Lam Campus - room A1450 (campus map - pdf)
| Winter 2012 | ||
| January 4 - 17 | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Tuesday |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| January 18 - May 4 |
Monday, Thursday and Friday Tuesday Wednesday **Note: The office will be closed on Friday, April 6 and Monday, April 9** |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Office closures:
The Registrar's Office will be closed, unless otherwise noted on ALL Statutory Holidays.
Contact us
New Westminster - Room 2700
700 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC
Phone: 604-527-5478
TTY: 604-527-5317David Lam - Room A1450
1250 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC
Phone: 604-777-6228
For more information on Assessment Testing, you should also consult:
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