The ACCUPLACER placement test is administered by the Admissions Office. The test consists of two sections and assesses a student’s achievement level in writing and mathematics. ACCUPLACER is not a timed test and is administered via computer. This assessment tool helps determine the level of preparedness for college-level work and plan the best set of courses for individual career goals and skill levels. A student may retest for a $10.00 fee per subject area provided there is evidence the student has completed sufficient test preparation activities. Students scheduled to take the ACCUPLACER must present a primary ID and may not bring any personal belongings in the computer lab; including cell phones, calculators, bags, smart watch, etc.
Exemptions: Students who have previous college credit in college-level English and mathematics with a grade of “C” or better and students who have an associate degree or higher are not required to take the test. Also, any student scoring at or above the established ACT or SAT scores as detailed on the website at nacc.edu for either English or mathematics within five years of enrollment is exempt from the subject-specific placement assessment. Students who have the appropriate high school GPA and grade markers from public Alabama high schools may also be exempt from subject specific assessment