The Student Success Center, located on the third floor of the Gateway Building, room 350, is home to Career Services, COMPASS and HiSET exams, Disability Support, Single Parent, and the Swift Kick Programs. We are here to serve students with academic and career planning, test anxiety, general information sharing, and guidance through the admissions process. Contact us at 307-268-2089 or www.caspercollege.edu/swiftkick.html.
ACT Testing
The American College Testing Program (ACT), which offers the test nationwide, has established the following dates for taking the test.
| Fall Test Dates |
Spring/Summer Test Dates |
| 2nd Saturday in September |
1st Saturday in February |
| Last Saturday in October |
3rd Saturday in April |
| 2nd Saturday in December |
2nd Saturday in June |
Registration deadlines and online registration can be accessed at www.act.org. Contact Student Success at 268-3315 for more information.
These test scores, along with a transcript from a high school or former college, assist the student and the advisor at registration in selecting a curriculum suited to ability. Casper College offers classes designed to meet academic deficiencies.
High School Equivalency Preparation
The Adult Learning Center, located in Werner Technical Building, offers free high school equivalency exam preparation. Contact the Adult Learning Center at 268-2230 for more information. Students are required to attend a new student orientation, which is offered every Tuesday. Orientations provides students with information about program requirements and testing.
High School Equivalency Exams
Casper College offers the HiSET and the GED exams. Both exams provide a high school equivalency certification.
The HiSET exam measures knowledge and skills in five subject areas: language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. It demonstrates that a test taker has attained the academic knowledge and proficiency equivalent to those of a high school graduate. The HiSET exam is administered at the Student Success Center, located in the Gateway Building, 3rd floor, on Thursdays only. Students must pre-register online at hiset.ets.org before they can schedule to take the HiSET exam. Contact the Student Success Center at 268-3315 for more information.
The Academic Testing Center, located in the Business Building, room 120, administers the GED exam. The GED exam is offered throughout each semester. Students must preregistration at ged.com before they can take any of the four required exams. This site will list available times and dates for testing and payment will be made online when each exam appointment is scheduled. Additional test information, including exam preparation is available at this site. The four exams do not need to all be taken on the same day. Contact the Academic Testing Center at 268-3850 for more information.
Placement Testing (COMPASS Exam)
The COMPASS exam aids students and advisors in proper course placement and consists of two tests: writing and math. Students may take the exam in the Gateway Building, room 350. There is a $10 exam fee. Although each test is untimed, students should plan on 2 hours to complete the exam. Results are provided immediately after the student completes the exam.
The exam is administered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The COMPASS exam is available on Thursday evenings by appointment only. All other listed times do not require an appointment. Students must bring a picture ID. Calculators are provided.
For more information contact the Student Success Center 268- 2089. To view sample questions, visit the COMPASS website at www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html.
Career Services
Visit Career Services in the Student Success Center, located on the third floor of the Gateway Building to explore educational and career goals, inquire about finding a job while attending college, or look for a job after graduation. The professional staff can help you get some focus on these goals and provide general advising for students who are uncertain or exploring.
Employment-related services for Casper College students and graduates include job listings, internships, assistance with development of resumes and cover letters, and practice job interviews.
College transfer and study abroad information is available in the center’s resource area, on the Career Services website at www.caspercollege.edu/career or by calling 268-2662.
On-Campus Employment
Students interested in working on or off campus may view job postings at www.caspercollege.edu/career or stop by the Student Success Center on the third floor of the Gateway Building. Based on qualifications and job interests, students may apply directly to the supervisor using the referral information within the job posting.
On-campus employment affords students the opportunity to offset college costs and gain valuable work experience. Degree-seeking students in good standing and enrolled at least half-time may apply to work up to 15 hours per week. All on-campus positions pay above minimum wage.
There are three funding sources, which enable students to work on-campus:
- Federal Work-Study (FWS): Students must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and meet income guidelines to be eligible for federally funded work-study. Eligibility is determined by the Enrollment Services Office. See “Financial Assistance ” (Federal Work-Study).
- Institutional: Any eligible students may apply for institutional or college-funded positions.
- Grants: Any eligible students may apply for positions funded through various grants.
Off-Campus Employment
Career Services provides assistance to students and alumni seeking off-campus employment. The professional staff provides resume assistance, arranges interviews, and offers numerous employment-related services. Job openings are posted at www.caspercollege.edu/career.
Disability Services
Students with physical, learning, or emotional impairments must overcome a variety of obstacles to achieve their personal and academic goals. Disability Services is committed to assisting these individuals and offers a number of resources designed to make Casper College’s programs more accessible to students with disabilities. All part-time and full-time students enrolled at Casper College who have a documented disability are eligible for services.
Persons requesting services will meet with the Disability Services counselor to review eligibility documentation, discuss the types of accommodations being requested, and complete a required service agreement contract.
Typically disabilities services requires at least 72 hours of advanced planning prior to implementation. However, a minimum of two weeks must be allowed when adaptive equipment or special services must be ordered.
Possible accommodations include, but are not limited to, extended time on a test, tests in a distraction free environment, scriber, spell checker, digital recorder, materials in an alternate format, books on tape, reader, sign language interpreter, priority seating, appropriate tables and chairs, smart pens, smart phones apps, iPad apps, etc. Disability Services is located in the Gateway Building, Room 344, phone 268-2557.
Single Parent Program
The Single Parent Program offers services to assist and guide Casper College single parents toward success through academic planning and guidance to help students navigate the higher education system and financial resources to offset the cost of attending college.
Qualifying single parents may apply for a grant to cover tuition and offset the cost of textbooks. Students must be in good academic standing to qualify for the grant. The program also has textbook library for loan to address the high cost of textbooks. Due to the number of single parents served, there is a waiting list. Students must be registered for classes to be placed on the waiting list or receive any other financial assistance through the program. To learn more and access services, visit the Student Success Center in the Gateway Building, room 350 or call 268- 2089.
**There may be financial assistance for low-income, married females with children to assist with tuition, books, and daycare expenses. Contact the Student Success Center at 268-2089 for more information. |
