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The Assessment Center at Lake Washington Institute of Technology prepares students for today's careers and tomorrow's opportunities by providing quality testing and assessment services to our students, faculty, staff and community.

Services Available

The Assessment Center provides many types of testing and assessments. Some of the main types of testing we offer is Placement Testing, TEAS Testing, and PearsonVue tests.

There are many ways to assess your starting Math and English levels at LWTech. After you have been admitted to LWTech, you can determine which placement option is right for you.

Access the LWTech Math and English Placement Course in Canvas using your LWTech credentials
Click "Enroll in Course".
Click "Go to Course".
Follow the prompts to find the placement assessments that are appropriate for you.

If you are directed to take the Guided Self-Placement Assessments, you can do with either online in Canvas or in-person. For in-person placement, visit the Assessment Center (West Building, W204) with a valid photo ID during our drop-in hours:

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Drop-in placement testing hours:

Monday
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The ATI TEAS test is available to take in-person and remotely. Please register to take your TEAS test through LWTech by submitting the test registration e-form.

PearsonVUE is back up and running! We are testing in-person on Tuesdays each week! More details will be offered on the PearsonVue website, where you can register for a test by choosing "Lake Washington Institute of Technology" as your test center.

LWTech provides on-site protoring for students at other institutions who require a proctor. Proctored tests cost $30 and can be scheduled through the Assessment Center. Please email Assessment@LWTech.edu to schedule your proctored exam.

Additional Assessment Center Services

College Placement for New Students
- Guided Self Placement, Alternative Placement Options, Reciprocity for new students to LWTech
Test Taking for Current Students
- Math Course Testing, Disability Accommodated Testing, Proctoring for LWTech courses
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
- For Dental Hygiene, Nursing program applicants
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Exams for college credit for current students, incoming students, community members
Professional Certificates
- Certiport (Adobe, Microsoft, Windows, QuickBooks, etc.)
Adult Education
- GED®, CASAS, ESL, Adult Basic Education

Before You Test

The following expectations apply to all tests:

Current government-issued photo ID is required for all testing
You must obtain a LWTech Student ID number at Enrollment Services in the West Building, Room W201, prior to taking your test.
If you arrive late for your test, you will need to reschedule.
Please make arrangements for childcare, as children are not allowed in the Assessment Center.
Food or beverages are not allowed in the Assessment Center.
All personal belongings need to be stored in lockers just outside of the Assessment Center.
No hats or headphones may be worn in the Assessment Center.

Testing for Students with Disabilities

The Assessment Center at Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers accommodated testing for students with disabilities.

Accommodated Testing Scheduling

If you would like to request for disability accommodations for testing please contact the Disabilities Support Services office. The required lead time for requests to be processed varies depending on the type of test.

Guided Self Placement & TEAS: 1-2 weeks in advance of planned test date
CLEP: 2-4 weeks in advance of planned test date

After your accommodations are approved, you will need to contact the Assessment Center to make atesting appointment. Accommodated testing appointments are usually offered on the first Friday of each month. Depending on the type of accommodations needed, an appointment may be necessary for the Guided Self Placement test. If so, a DSS coordinator will arrange this with the Assessment Center.