Placement Testing at a Distance
We encourage you to schedule your placement tests at Dominican where you will receive individualized attention from our trained staff. However, If you live out of state (or at a significant distance) and absolutely cannot get to Dominican before Fall semester, you may be able to arrange to take the placement tests in Math, English, and Chemistry (if needed) in your hometown.
Print the following two forms to find out how to proceed. The first form, Protocol for Distance Placement Testing, describes the process of finding a testing site with a qualified proctor. Once you find a proctor, he or she must fill out the second form, Proctor Security Agreement.
Before you can test, your proctor must fax the Proctor Security Agreement form to 415-257-0177. Then the proctor will be contacted with testing instructions. You and your proctor should choose a test date that is convenient for you. You do not need to choose a date listed on the placement testing letter you received, but you should try to test by the end of the month.
If you cannot come to Dominican or find a proctored setting near your home, it is possible to wait until you arrive on campus to test. However, most classes will be full and/or wait-listed. You may not get the courses or schedule you need.
Please Note: If you test at a distance and you are an incoming freshman, you still need to fill out and mail the First Semester Pre-Registration form. If you have made your deposit and you are a freshman, you should have already received this form in the mail. It is not posted on this web site. If you did not receive the pre-registration form in the mail with your placement testing letter, please e-mail placementtesting@dominican.edu or call or 415-257-0153.
