Non-Student Green River College Assessments

To take an assessment for purposes other than Green River College placement (such as for union, apprenticeships, or other colleges), there is a $10 fee per assessment.

Note: If you are planning to become a student or are currently enrolled at Green River College, you do not need to pay this fee.

Payment Options:

  • In-Person: Pay at the Student Financials (Cashiers) Office, located in Room 266 at the Student Affairs and Success building.
  • By Phone: Call (253) 288-3399 to make a payment.  Request an emailed receipt, then forward to testingcenter@greenriver.edu

Testing Options

  • In-Person: Available at the Placement & Testing Center in Room 148 at the Student Affairs and Success building. 
    • No appointment needed.
    • Bring a photo ID and payment receipt
  • Remote/ at home: Submit online request for remote testing instructions        Request 
    • In the SID field, enter the first nine digits of phone number
    • After we receive confirmation of payment, testing instructions will be sent to the email address provided

English and Math assessments

  • Request College Success (English) and/or WAMAP (math), not Directed Self-Placement.
  • For union or apprenticeship programs, typically MATH 97 (Intermediate Algebra) is the appropriate level.
  • How to Prepare for WAMAP (Accessing the Practice Site)
    1. Go to www.wamap.org
    2. Click on "Register as a new student"
    3. Enter your information
    4. The Course ID is 12499
    5. There is no Enrollment Key
    6. You may see a "Browser Check" page. If so, click the "Continue with Image-based display" button.
    7. Go back to the login screen; sign-in with username and password you created 
    8. Click on "GRC Math Placement Review"
    9. Click on the math level you want to test for
    10. Take a Pre-Test, utilize Practice and Review Videos, and take the Post-Test as many times as necessary to prepare for the actual exam.  
    11. When you are ready to take the test that will count for placement, come to the Testing Center or request remote instructions here: greenriver.edu/request

 

If you have any questions about the testing process, feel free to call the Testing Center: (253) 288- 3449.