Testing Services
Testing services at Bay College are provided for academic and certification testing. Students, faculty, community, and businesses have access to schedule testing in the testing facilities. For more information, email Bay College Testing Services, or call (906) 217-4035. For testing accommodations, email the Accommodations Department, or call (906) 217-4017.
Testing Locations
Escanaba Campus
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (ET)
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (ET)
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ET)
- Friday: Closed
*All exams must be complete by 5:00 pm (ET)
Iron Mountain Campus
- Monday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (CT)
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (CT)
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (CT)
- Friday: Closed
Wednesday evenings by appointment, at least 24 hours in advance.
Placement Testing
ALEKS is the assessment tool used to determine placement in Math. The online ALEKS Placement Assessment covers material from basic math through pre-calculus and is designed to determine what you know. We want you to start in the math course that best fits your skill level, while keeping you on track to complete your degree. Being placed in a class that is below your skill level could delay your time to graduation and result in unnecessary tuition. Contact the Bay College Testing Center at 906-217-4053 for detailed information on accessing the ALEKS website.
ALEKS will provide an on-screen calculator if you need one to complete a particular problem. Otherwise, you may not use a calculator. There is no time limit on any of our placement tests. However, on average, each test can take one to two hours but differs from student to student. For additional questions regarding Placement Tests or placement preparation, email Bay College Testing Services or call (906) 217-4035.The ACCUPLACER is the placement tool used to help determine academic readiness in English, Writing and Reading. This program uses a multiple-choice format with computer-adaptive technology (except for WritePlacer, the written essay assessment). Questions are presented based on individual skill level. Response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question. It’s important to give each question as much thought as possible before selecting an answer.
Students who wish to take ACCUPLACER elsewhere and send Bay College the scores should note that Bay College uses the "Next Generation Reading" and "WritePlacer" assessments.
There is no time limit on either of the Accuplacer placement tests. However, on average each test can take one to two hours but differs from student to student. For additional questions regarding Placement Tests or placement preparation, email email Bay College Testing Servicesor call (906) 217-4035.
Use the Accuplacer Student Portal to look up practice resources to help prepare for the test and to review your Accuplacer Score Report:
Take the ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension Practice Test
Take the WritePlacer Essay Guide (Plan, write, proofread, and submit your essay; Aim for at least 4 paragraphs, but 5 paragraphs are ideal (your introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs for each of your three examples, and your concluding paragraph).
Outside Academic Proctoring
Students needing to take an academic exam from another college or university are welcome to utilize the Bay College Testing Centers. Please have your instructor email Bay College Testing Services to set up the exam.
All proctoring sessions cost $20.00 per session (could be reimbursed by your home institution depending on their policy). We accept cash, check, and credit or debit cards. Email Bay College Testing Services, or calling the appropriate testing site to schedule your appointment.
Certification Testing
Bay College offers proctored certification exam services in cooperation with multiple service providers. Testing Services delivers certification exams from all of the vendors listed below. ASE, CLEP, ServSafe and DSST exams can be reserved by contacting the Testing Services Manager (906) 217-4035. Meazure Learning, METRO (MDARD), PSI and PearsonVue exams are scheduled through your client or test scheduling system.