Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, Room 350
307-268-2089 or caspercollege.edu/swiftkick
The Casper College Student Success Center is home to career services, disability support, the single parent program, and the Swift Kick program, which helps students get back on track. They provide the COMPASS (testing used to place students into math and English courses) and HiSET exam (used to earn a high school equivalency certification). They assist students with academic and career planning, test anxiety, general information, and the admissions process guidance.
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
Werner Technical Center
307-268-2230 or caspercollege.edu/alc
The Adult Learning Center offers free assistance to out-of-school adult students, 16 years old and older, who need to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills in order to reach their educational and employment goals. Educational services are available to speakers of other languages.
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 Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, third floor, on Thursdays only. Students must pre-register online at hiset.ets.org before they can schedule to take the exam. Contact the student success center at 307-268-3315 for more information.
The Academic Testing Center, located in the Thorson Institute of Business, Room 120, administers the GED exam. Students must preregister at ged.com before they can take any of the four required exams. This site will list available testing times and dates and the student must make payment online when each exam appointment is scheduled. Exam preparation information is available at this site. Students do not need to take all four exams on the same day. Contact the academic testing center at 307-268-3850 for more information.
Placement Testing (COMPASS Exam)
Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, Room 350
307-268-2662
The COMPASS exam aids students and advisors in proper course placement and consists of two tests: writing and math. There is a $10 exam fee. Although each test is untimed, students should plan on two 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. - 2 p.m. and on Thursday evenings by appointment only. All other listed times do not require an appointment. Students must bring a picture ID. Calculators are provided. To view sample questions, visit the COMPASS website at act.org/compass/sample.
Career Services
Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, Room 350
307-268-2662 or caspercollege.edu/career
Career services can assist students in exploring educational and career goals, finding a job while attending college or after graduation, and can provide general advising for students who are uncertain of which major to choose. Employment-related services for students and graduates include job listings, internships, assistance with resume and cover letter development, and practice interviews. College transfer and study abroad information is available in the center’s resource area.
Both on and off campus job listings are available on the career services website or in the office. Degree-seeking students in good standing and enrolled in at least six credits may apply for on-campus positions, which are available for up to 15 hours per week. Based on qualifications and job interests, students may apply directly to the supervisor listed in the job posting.
There are two 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.
Disability Services
Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, Room 344
307-268-2557 or caspercollege.edu/accommodative
Students may request disability services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by contacting the disability services counselor. They must provide eligibility documentation and meet with the disability services counselor to discuss qualification and services requested and complete a service agreement. Typically, the college needs at least 72 hours advanced planning to meet a request for services; however, a minimum of two weeks is needed if adaptive equipment or special service must be ordered.
Possible accommodations include 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.
Single Parent Program
Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, third floor
307-268-2089
The Casper College Single Parent Program provides single parents with academic planning and guidance, information on navigating higher education, and financial resources to assist with attending college. Grants are available for qualifying students to cover tuition and offset the cost of textbooks. There is a textbook library where students may borrow books. Students must be single parents, registered for classes, and in good academic standing to receive financial assistance. Due to high demand, there is usually a waitlist. Contact the program staff to learn more and to access services. There may be financial assistance for other low-income eligible parents.
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