Testing Center

Interior of the Testing Center.

The Testing Center administers skills assessments and certifications through Pearson VUE. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary. You must present a valid I.D. and know your social security number. Supplies such as a calculator, pencil, and scratch paper are provided as needed.

Skills Assessment

Students who do not have test scores/transcripts or do not meet any of the exemption criteria will need to take the Cecil College Skills Assessments. To review the skills assessment exemptions, please visit the Skills Assessment and Exemption Options page.

Below are instructions on how to take the English and Math skills assessments. In most cases, you will need to complete the skills assessment prior to registering for credit courses.

English Skills Assessment

Students should follow these steps in order to complete the English Skills Assessment:

  1. Complete the Cecil College online admissions application. Once the Admissions Office receives and processes the application, you will receive a Cecil College acceptance letter and email detailing the next steps in the enrollment process.

  2. Read acceptance letter and log in to MyCecil.

    • Visit my.cecil.edu and use your MyCecil credentials to log in.
    • MyCecil credentials are provided on your acceptance letter; please refer to your letter for information on how to access your account.
    • The first time you log in to MyCecil, you will use your temporary password. Then you will be prompted to create a permanent password. Make sure to remember your password.
    • IT assistance is available via the Help Desk by phone at (410) 287-4357 or email at helpdesk@nullcecil.edu.

  3. Meet with Admissions in-person or schedule a virtual meeting.

    • For an in person Admissions meeting, please visit the Admissions office on the North East campus during regular office hours. Visit cecil.edu/admissions to check current office hours.
    • To schedule a virtual meeting, visit ceciladmissions.youcanbook.me. Select a day and time that works best for you. After you submit your request, you will receive a link to access your meeting via email.
    • Admissions will provide a document to you on how to take the English placement as well.

  4. Get registered for the English Skills Assessment.

    • Either Admissions or Academic Advising will register you for the EPE000 course, which is the English Skills Assessment.
    • Once you are registered, the course will show up on your Blackboard account. To log in to Blackboard, go to cecil.blackboard.com. Using your MyCecil username and permanent password, you will be able to log in to your account. After registration, the English Skills Assessment can take up to 24 hours to show up on your Blackboard account.

  5. Take the English Skills Assessment.

    • Log in to cecil.blackboard.com with your MyCecil credentials.
    • Open and complete the two sections—Self-Assessment and Writing Essay—on the English Skills Assessment page. Please give yourself approximately 105 minutes to complete both sections. Prior to taking the assessment, please refer to the English Placement Process and Tips document for writing tips and more information regarding the test.
    • Once you complete the self-assessment and essay, the Department of English will review your materials, send your course placement to your student email address, and send a copy to Advising. At that point, you will be able to schedule your English class for the coming semester with an advisor.
    • If you have any questions about this process, please contact Professor Susan Bernadzikowski, the English Department Chair, at sbernadzikowski@nullcecil.edu.

Math Skills Assessment

Students should follow these steps in order to complete the Math Skills Assessment:

  1. Complete the Cecil College online admissions application. Once the Admissions Office receives and processes the application, you will receive a Cecil College acceptance letter and email detailing the next steps in the enrollment process.

  2. Read acceptance letter and log in to MyCecil.

    • Visit my.cecil.edu and use your MyCecil credentials to log in.
    • MyCecil credentials are provided on your acceptance letter; please refer to your letter for information on how to access your account.
    • The first time you log in to MyCecil, you will use your temporary password. Then you will be prompted to create a permanent password. Make sure to remember your password.
    • IT assistance is available via the Help Desk by phone at (410) 287-4357 or email at helpdesk@nullcecil.edu.

  3. Meet with Admissions in-person or schedule a virtual meeting.

    • For an in person Admissions meeting, please visit the Admissions office on the North East campus during regular office hours. Visit cecil.edu/admissions to check current office hours.
    • To schedule a virtual meeting, visit ceciladmissions.youcanbook.me. Select a day and time that works best for you. After you submit your request, you will receive a link to access your meeting via email.
    • Admissions will provide a document to you on how to take the English placement as well.

  4. Take the Math Skills Assessment.

Skills Assessment Waivers

Students may qualify for a skills assessment exemption. Exemptions may be granted when:

  • a student has earned an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited institution;
  • a student has a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT in the academic discipline; or
  • a student has successfully completed parallel coursework at another accredited institution of higher education.

Starting your coursework at college level advances your pathway through Cecil College. Focus on the importance of the skills assessments and prepare to do your best.

Location & Hours

The Testing Center is located on the North East Campus in the Engineering and Math Building (Building G), Room 310, and is open during the following hours:

Days Hours
Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday–Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm