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New or Returning Students: You are on Step 2 of the
Five Easy Steps of the enrollment
process at Delta College.
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
successsful. 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.
If you know the exam you wish to take, click on the appropriate blue button to the top left to get specific exam dates and times. If not, please keep reading.
New and non-exempt students are required to go through the Assessment COMPASS Evaluation (ACE) program.
ACE combines both an academic skills assessment using a computerized test called COMPASS 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. For test dates and times Schedule an ACE appointment. Your Delta ID number is required to access ACE appointment. Go to the Internet Registration System to Retrieve Your Delta ID Number.
CELSA is taken by ESL students who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency from
the USA. 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 department.
Students may retake their intial assessments at scheduled Retake Exam
times. Retake results are available on the Assessment Level History screen.
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