CPT (Computerized Placement Tests)

See Initial Course Placement for English, Reading and Math link under Testing Links to determine what ACT/CPT scores are required for placement in these courses.

The CPTs are given at the Testing Center on a walk-in basis on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM.  (These times are subject to change.) Results from the CPTs are given to the student immediately following the test. For information and study guides go to www.collegeboard.com/accuplacer. Additional study guides for Accuplacer (CPT - Computerized Placement Tests) are available at www.testprepreview.com

CPTs provide information about the reading, English, and mathematics skills that are required for success in college.  By assessing the student's ability levels in these areas, the CPTs help to determine the reading, English, and mathematics courses most appropriate for students.

Students under the age of 21 are required to have the ACT test scores. Those students with ACT scores below 19 will be placed in deficiency-removal (pre-college) courses.  Students who wish to appeal these placements may participate in secondary testing at the Testing Center.  The English part of the test for this group of students is an essay that will be written by the student and evaluated by faculty in the English department.

All adult students will participate in placement testing and will be placed in the appropriate classes according to CPT scores.

There is no fee charged for this test.  A photo I.D. must be presented to be admitted to the test.  Acceptable forms of I.D. include a driver's license, military I.D., or current passport.