Augusta State University

COMPASS Placement Examination Retesting Policy

There are certain conditions under which an applicant may be allowed one retest for course placement at Augusta State University. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for retesting:

1. Initial COMPASS taken meets the following deadlines:

·         April 1 for summer admission

·         July 1 for fall admission

·         October 15 for spring admission

2. Initial COMPASS score meets the following guidelines:

·         Reading score of at least 75 for Reading COMPASS retest

·         English score of at least 75 for English COMPASS retest

·         Math score of at least 39 for Math COMPASS retest

3. Applicant has taken COMPASS placement test only once.

4.    At least one week must elapse between the initial test and the retest, but no more than four weeks can elapse between the initial test and the retest.

If an applicant meets the above criteria he or she should return to the Testing Center within the window outlined in number 4 above. All retesting will occur during normal COMPASS lab operating hours. A fee of $20.00 will be charged for each section retested or $50.00 if the entire battery is retaken. This fee is to be paid to the ASU Testing Center at the time of retesting.

Any questions concerning the Augusta State University retesting policy should be directed to Ms. Katherine Sweeney, Registrar and Director of Admissions.

Office of Admissions
Phone 706-737-1632
Fax 706-667-4355