Testing Services

Testing Center

HUB 876
(906) 217-4035
testingservices@baycollege.edu

Contact
Kari Meunier

Kari Meunier
Director of Accessibility
HUB 811
(906) 217-4017
ooa@baycollege.edu

Testing services at Bay College are provided for academic and certification testing. Students, faculty, community, and businesses have access to schedule testing in the testing facilities. For more information, email Bay College Testing Services, or call (906) 217-4035. For testing accommodations, email the Accommodations Department, or call (906) 217-4017.

Testing Locations

Escanaba Campus

Testing services on the Escanaba campus are located in room HUB 876. All appointments for testing must be made 24 - 48 hours in advance to ensure a safe, quiet and comfortable testing experience.
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (ET)
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (ET)
  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ET)
  • Friday: Closed

*All exams must be complete by 5:00 pm (ET)

Campus Directions

Iron Mountain Campus

Testing services on the Iron Mountain campus are located in the campus computer lab. All appointments for testing must be made 24 - 48 hours in advance to ensure a safe, quiet and comfortable testing experience. You must be checked-in for your appointment at least 90 minutes prior to close.
  • Monday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (CT)
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (CT)
  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (CT)
  • Friday: Closed

Wednesday evenings by appointment, at least 24 hours in advance.

Campus Directions

Placement Testing

ALEKS is the assessment tool used to determine placement in Math. The online ALEKS Placement Assessment covers material from basic math through pre-calculus and is designed to determine what you know. We want you to start in the math course that best fits your skill level, while keeping you on track to complete your degree. Being placed in a class that is below your skill level could delay your time to graduation and result in unnecessary tuition. 
ALEKS will provide an on-screen calculator if you need one to complete a particular problem. Otherwise, you may not use a calculator. There is no time limit on the ALEKS; however, on average, the test can take one to two hours but differs from student to student.
 
The ALEKS testing platform also provides students with personalized feedback that identifies their areas of strength and areas for improvement. Based on their results, students receive access to targeted practice modules they can use to improve their placement scores and strengthen the math skills needed for their upcoming courses.
 
An accessible version of the ALEKS placement test is available to students who notify the Testing Center of their accessibility needs.
 
For information on accessing the ALEKS testing platform, scheduling an ALEKS test, or additional questions regarding the ALEKS test or placement preparation, email Bay College Testing Services or call (906) 217-4035.

The ACCUPLACER is the placement tool used to help determine academic readiness in English, Writing and Reading. This program uses a multiple-choice format with computer-adaptive technology (except for WritePlacer, the written essay assessment). Questions are presented based on individual skill level. Response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question. It’s important to give each question as much thought as possible before selecting an answer.
 
Students who wish to take ACCUPLACER elsewhere and send Bay College the scores should note that Bay College uses the "Next Generation Reading" and "WritePlacer" assessments
ACCUPLACER offers accessible versions of its placement tests for students who notify the Testing Center of their accessibility needs.

For information on scheduling an ACCUPLACER Placement test, or additional questions regarding the ACCUPLACER test or placement preparation, email Bay College Testing Services or call (906) 217-4035.

There is no time limit on either of the Accuplacer placement tests. However, on average each test can take one to two hours but differs from student to student. For additional questions regarding Placement Tests or placement preparation, email email Bay College Testing Servicesor call (906) 217-4035.

Use the Accuplacer Student Portal to look up practice resources to help prepare for the test and to review your Accuplacer Score Report:

Take the ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension Practice Test

Take the WritePlacer Essay Guide (Plan, write, proofread, and submit your essay; Aim for at least 4 paragraphs, but 5 paragraphs are ideal (your introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs for each of your three examples, and your concluding paragraph).

Accuplacer Student Portal

Outside Academic Proctoring

Students needing to take an academic exam from another college or university are welcome to utilize the Bay College Testing Centers. Please have your instructor email Bay College Testing Services to set up the exam.

All proctoring sessions cost $20.00 per session (could be reimbursed by your home institution depending on their policy).  We accept cash, check, and credit or debit cards. Email Bay College Testing Services, or calling the appropriate testing site to schedule your appointment.

Certification Testing

Bay College offers proctored certification exam services in cooperation with multiple service providers. Testing Services delivers certification exams from all of the vendors listed below.  ASE, CLEP, ServSafe and DSST exams can be reserved by contacting the Testing Services Manager (906) 217-4035. Meazure Learning, METRO (MDARD), PSI and PearsonVue exams are scheduled through your client or test scheduling system.

Testing Center

HUB 876
(906) 217-4035
testingservices@baycollege.edu

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Contact
Kari Meunier

Kari Meunier
Director of Accessibility
HUB 811
(906) 217-4017
ooa@baycollege.edu

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