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Placement Testing
Joliet Junior College offers two options for placement testing. The COMPASS test, which is computerized and
offered through Academic Skills Center, and the ASSET test, which is a traditional pencil and paper test. It
is recommended that all students with disabilities take the COMPASS test in two sections or sessions instead of
taking the entire test at one sitting (three sections or sessions for students with Attention Deficit
Disorder).
Appointments for accommodations from the Academic Skills Center can be made by calling
(815) 280-2230 or by email at kstrysik@jjc.edu
Guidelines For Students With Disabilities
Visual Impairments
Students who are visually impaired may take the COMPASS test. If an alternative format is preferred,
the ASSET test is available in large print, Braille, and audiocassette format.
Physical Disability
Students who have limited upper mobility may choose to take the COMPASS test using a
trackball with a computer in the Academic Skills center (J-2013), or they may choose
to take the ASSET test with a scribing service. The student needs to make an appointment
with STAR for scribing services.
Learning Disabilities/Attention Deficit Disorder
Students with learning disabilities and/or attention deficits will generally take the
COMPASS test.
COMPASS Test Accommodations For Specific Disabilities
Students taking the COMPASS test may have the following accommodations provided, as specified by one
of the following disabilities. No documentation is required. Please call for an appointment. If the
student has other needs not listed here please contact STAR at (815) 280-2230.
Attention Deficit Disorder
Accommodation provided: An untimed test with ear plug availability on request. Test is taken in
parts.
Visual Disability
Accommodation provided: Screen magnification on computer. Testing at the Academic Skills
Center by appointment only - call (815) 280-2230 or email
kstrysik@jjc.edu.
Physical Disability involving upper limb mobility
Accommodation provided: A trackball is provided in place of a mouse. Testing is at Academic
Skills Center by appointment only - call (815) 280-2230 or email
kstrysik@jjc.edu.
Learning or Emotional Disability
Accommodation provided: An untimed test at the Academic Skills Center
by appointment only - call (815) 280-2230 or email
kstrysik@jjc.edu.
ASSET Test Accommodations For Specific Disabilities
Students taking the ASSET test may have the following accommodations provided, as specified by one
of the following disabilities. Please call for an appointment. If the student has other needs not
listed here please contact STAR at (815) 280-2230.
Visual Disability
Accommodation provided: Enlarged test booklet or test on tape. Documentation is required.
Visual Disability-Blindness
Accommodation provided: Braille machines may be available. No documentation required.
Physical Disability Involving Upper Limb Mobility
Accommodation provided: Answers are recorded by a test administrator. No documentation required.
Any other testing accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis. The student must request a specific
accommodation and provide recent documentation.
To make an appointment for accommodations or for more info call (815) 280-2230 or email at
kstrysik@jjc.edu.