Assessment Requirements

The purpose of academic assessment is to ensure that students have a productive and rewarding educational experience at Delta College. It is important that students get involved with coursework in which they can be successful. All assessments utilized and described below adhere to Matriculation standards governing their application including the use of multiple measures. Assessment results place students in an academic level in reading, writing, and math. Assessment exams are offered during the day and evening before and throughout the term.

New and non-exempt students are advised to complete the Assessment-Counseling Express (ACE) program. ACE combines both an academic skills assessment utilizing the Compass test along with a counselor-led orientation where students are advised on the registration process, informed on matters pertaining to student conduct, and learn of their assessment results.

CELSA is taken by ESL students who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency from the United States. Some ESL students with a high school diploma or equivalency may also choose to take the CELSA.

CPAt is taken by students seeking to qualify for federal financial aid monies to satisfy Ability to Benefit (ATB) regulations. These students are referred to the test by the Financial Aid and Veteran's Services Office.

Students may retake their initial assessments at scheduled Retake Exam times.