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About the Exam

The ACCUPLACER© college placement exams measure a student's proficiency in specific academic areas. Placement scores will determine what courses a student can enroll in for their first semester, which will affect how quickly a student can complete a degree at WCTC. 

  • If you are applying for a WCTC program or taking courses, there is no fee to take the ACCUPLACER© for the first time. You are allowed to retest one time; there is a $15 fee to retest.
  • The ACCUPLACER© is administered on the computer and is untimed. The typical test-taker will need approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete the exam.

We strongly recommend doing some preparation before your testing date. Check out this free ACCUPLACER© Study App and math review. WCTC Academic Support can help you prepare for the ACCUPLACER©.

About Prerequisites

Many WCTC courses have prerequisites related to reading, writing and math skills. A prerequisite is a requirement that a student must fulfill before registering for a course. You can demonstrate your reading, writing and/or math skills in one or more of the following ways:

  • High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.
  • ACT, ACCUPLACER©, Compass, Asset, GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher), or TABE Advanced test results.
  • Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.
  • If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER©.
  • These options do not apply to the ACCUPLACER© for Apprenticeships.

Schedule Your Exam

Use the link below to find an exam time that works for you. It's best to schedule your ACCUPLACER exam in advance, but we understand that life can get in the way! Same-day appointments may be available.

Schedule Exam

Disability Accommodations

  • The ACCUPLACER© is an untimed test. There is no need to request extended time.
  • Some questions allow you to use an on-screen calculator; these questions will have a calculator icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Handheld calculators are not allowed on any ACCUPLACER© math test.
  • To request other accommodations for the ACCUPLACER©, please complete this online request form.

English Language Learners

If English is not your first language or you have not attended a U.S. school for 10 or more years, you can take the ACCUPLACER© ESL. You will be tested in Language Use, Sentence Meaning, Listening, and Reading Skills.

When signing up for a session, you will be asked if English is your primary language. If you select “no,” you will be given the ACCUPLACER© ESL. If you select “yes,” you will be given the traditional ACCUPLACER©.

Find My Placement Scores

Placement assessment results are available in a printed report format immediately upon test completion. Score reports include course placement recommendations. Review scores and placement information for course prerequisites. Scores may take up to 1 business day to link to your student account.

As a WCTC student, you can view your placement scores via myWCTC:

  • Log in to myWCTC
  • Select "myProfile"
  • Select "Prior Education and Testing"

For help interpreting your placement scores, connect with an enrollment counselor.