Accessing the Placement Tests from Off-site

Students and proctors both play a part in accessing the online placement tests. After you receive approval for off-site testing and your instructions, you can follow the steps below when you are ready to begin the tests.

Student:

Go to the Student InformationSystem (SIS). Log in with your Penn College username and password.

If you don't know your username and password, please contact the Student Help Desk (570-322-7154) prior to your testing date to have your password reset.

Select “Admissions Information” on the left.
Then select “Placement Testing.”
On the Placement Test page, you will see the list of placement tests that you are required to complete. If you have not completed the Math Placement Information Form, you will be prompted to do so.
You will be prompted to run a browser check to make sure the computer meets the placement test technical requirements.
Select the first test from your list of required tests; the test will open to an instructions page. Read the instructions thoroughly before beginning.
- Please Note: Each test begins with a page of instructions specific to that particular test. It is important that you read and follow the instructions that are associated with each test to ensure the effectiveness of the online testing process.

Proctor:

After the student has read the instructions and is ready to begin, enter the password that you received on the instructional e-mail.
- Please Note: You will need to enter the password only one time per testing session. A testing session ends once the student has exited the SIS.

Student:

Once the proctor has entered the password, you may begin testing. Each test will conclude automatically once time has run out.