ACCUPLACER

Commitment to Student Success

Our college is committed to the success of our students. As a way to strengthen that commitment, DCTC has established a testing tool to assess the academic readiness of students pursuing a program of study or seeking to take certain courses. That assessment tool is called ACCUPLACER, formerly known as CPT.

ACCUPLACER is a standardized assessment of a student's reading, sentence and arithmetic skills. Test results help students select courses while allowing our staff to develop appropriate plans for a student's academic support.

ACCUPLACER results do NOT affect admission to DCTC—unless the tested student lacks a high school diploma or GED.

Walk-In Testing Schedule – Rosemount, MN
Walk-In Testing Schedule
  • No appointment necessary.
  • Check in at Student Services (front lobby) before going to the Instructional Technology Center (ITC) | Room 2-101.
  • Students must have a valid picture ID to take the test.
Fall Semester (August 25–December 22, 2008)
Day Time: Exceptions:
Mondays 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. Sept. 22 - NO TESTING
Tuesdays 8 a.m – 6 p.m.  
Wednesdays 8 a.m.– 6 p.m.  
Thursdays 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. Sept.18 - NO TESTING
Oct. 16 (Limited Testing) - Call 651-423-8020
Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving) - NO TESTING
Fridays 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. Sept.19 - NO TESTING
Oct. 17 (Limited Testing) - Call 651-423-8020
Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving) - NO TESTING

You can start the ACCUPLACER anytime between the hours listed above on a space-available basis (MAKE NOTE: Dates of when there if NO testing or alernative test times, call Student Services at 651-423-8020 for more information).

Retest Policy

The retest policy allows students to retake all or parts of the ACCUPLACER once within a semester and at least two weeks between test sessions. Students retesting at DCTC must pay a $5.00 retest fee at the Tuition Office before taking the test.

Thursday Evening Testing Schedule – Appley Valley, MN
Thursday Evening Testing Schedule
Date: Day: Time:
September 25, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
October 2, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
October 9, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
October 16, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
October 23, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
October 30, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
November 6, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
November 13, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m
November 20, 2008 Thursday 6 – 8:30 p.m

You can start the ACCUPLACER anytime between the hours listed above on a space-available basis.

Retest Policy

The retest policy allows students to retake all or parts of the ACCUPLACER once within a semester and at least two weeks between test sessions. Students retesting at DCTC must pay a $5.00 retest fee at the Tuition Office before taking the test.

Test Resources
Exemption

DCTC may consider waiving the ACCUPLACER test if a student has earned ONE of the following:

  • Associate degree, bachelor's degree or a graduate degree; student must provide official college transcript.
  • Completed college-level English and math coursework, but lack degree; student must provide official college transcript.
  • ACT scores of 24 or higher in each area; student must provide scores that are less than two years old.
  • Previously completed ACCUPLACER; student must provide scores that are less than two years old.

Printable Exemption Form

Admission to certain programs requires minimum testing standards. ACCUPLACER results help determine placement in appropriate courses. Students are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor to determine how ACCUPLACER results may affect program or course selection.

Retest Policy

Students choosing to retest on all or part of ACCUPLACER test will be allowed one retest per semester. Retests must be scheduled at least two weeks after the initial test. Students must pay a $5 fee at the Tuition Office before the retest will be administered.

Students requiring accommodations due to documented disabilities should contact the test administrator or disabilities services advisor before taking the ACCUPLACER test for the first time.

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