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.

ACCUPLACER Testing Schedule
Walk-In Testing Schedule
Summer Session (July 1–August 22, 2008)
Day Time: Exceptions:
Mondays 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. July 14 NO TESTING
Tuesdays 8:30 a.m – 3 p.m.  
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. Aug. 20 testing from 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Thursdays 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. Aug. 21 testing from 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. July 4 NO TESTING
July 11 NO TESTING

No appointment necessary. The ACCUPLACER test can be started anytime between the hours listed above on a space-available basis. Please, make note of dates when no testing or alternative test times are scheduled. Check in at Student Services before going to the ITC.

Students must have a valid picture ID to take the test. Students retesting at DCTC must pay a $5 fee at the Tuition Office before taking the test.

Special Walk-In TUESDAY Evening Testing
Day: Time: Room:
July 1 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. 1-116
July 15 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. 1-116
August 12 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. 1-116

No appointment necessary. The ACCUPLACER test can be started anytime between the hours listed above on a space-available basis. Follow signs from the front lobby and check in at Room 1-116.

Students must have a valid picture ID to take the test. Students retesting at DCTC must pay a $5 fee to the test administrator 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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