ACCUPLACER Math Placement Test
ACCUPLACER Math Placement Test
ACCUPLACER Math Placement Test
What Are Accuplacer Placement Tests?
Accuplacer tests assess your readiness for college-level courses, ensuring you are placed in classes that align with your skill level to support your academic success.
Who Needs to Take the Test and When?
- Must be completed within 30 days of accepting your offer of admission and at least 14 business days before Summer Welcome Days.
- Mandatory for students applying or admitted as Test-Optional.
- Required for certain majors (see tables below).
- First-Year Students: Your academic advisor automatically creates your first-semester schedule but cannot do so until your placement test scores are received.
- Transfer Students: You cannot register for courses until your academic advisor has your placement test scores.
Important: Testing Services does not waive any placement testing requirements. Any exemptions are based on official electronic transcripts or score reports sent directly to É«ÀÇÉçÇø Admissions and/or É«ÀÇÉçÇø Registrar's Office.
Why Are They Important?
- Accuplacer is not a pass/fail test—your results guide course placement.
- Completing the test accurately ensures you're placed in the right class, avoiding unnecessary coursework.
Types of Placement Tests
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Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics (QAS) Test
- Measures: Preparedness for college-level math.
- Format: 20 multiple-choice questions, untimed (most finish in 45-60 minutes).
- Tools: Scrap paper, pencil, and on-screen calculator for permitted questions.
- Important: You must score at least 255 on the QAS to unlock and be eligible for the Advanced Algebra & Functions (AAF) test.
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Advanced Algebra & Functions (AAF) Test
- Measures: Preparedness for Calculus.
- Format: 20 multiple-choice questions, untimed (most finish in 45-60 minutes).
- Tools: Scrap paper, pencil, and on-screen calculator for permitted questions.
Test Administration & Fees
- On-Campus: Free at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center (Glassboro Campus).
- Remote Testing: Available for a $28 proctoring fee. To request an online voucher, click the "Schedule an Appointment" button.
- Multiple Tests: Can be taken in one testing appointment with no additional fees.
Next Steps
- Check if You Need to Take the Test – Review your New Student Checklist for more information.
- Schedule Your Test – Choose between on-campus or remote options. A valid photo ID is required for both in-person and remote testing appointments.
- Prepare & Take the Test – Do your best, but don’t stress. These tests are required to ensure proper course placement.
For more details, visit the Accuplacer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below.
Click the button below to schedule an in-person testing appointment or request a remote proctoring voucher for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Placement Tests:
Accuplacer Math Exemptions
If you are in one of the majors listed below and did not apply as test-optional, you are exempt from Accuplacer Mathematics placement testing if your SAT/ACT scores meet or exceed the required thresholds. To qualify for this exemption, you must have requested an official electronic score report from College Board to be sent to É«ÀÇÉçÇø Admissions. SAT/ACT scores minimally needed are:
SAT Math 620 Or, if you have transferred a college-level Pre-Calculus or Calculus course, your exemption will be determined based on an official transcript sent directly from your college/university to the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Registrar's Office for evaluation. Testing Services does not waive placement testing requirements. |
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If you are in one of the majors listed below and did not apply as test-optional, you are exempt from Accuplacer Mathematics placement testing if your SAT/ACT scores meet or exceed the required thresholds. To qualify for this exemption, you must have requested an official electronic score report from College Board to be sent to É«ÀÇÉçÇø Admissions. SAT/ACT scores minimally needed are: SAT Math 570 Or, if you have transferred a college-level Math or Statistics course, your exemption will be determined based on an official transcript sent directly from your college/university to the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Registrar's Office for evaluation. Testing Services does not waive placement testing requirements. |
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ACCUPLACER FAQS
When should I take my placement tests?
Recommended timing - by June 1 (fall admit) or December 12 (spring admit):
Placement tests are required and should be completed within 30 days of accepting your offer of admission.
We highly recommend that you take your test prior to December 12 for spring admittance or prior to June 1st for fall admittance.
Where can I take the placement tests and what does it cost?
There are two options to choose from to complete your placement test:
- Remote: You can test at home for a $28 fee, via ACCUPLACER’S online proctor, ProctorU through Meazure Learning.
- In-person: You can to test without a fee at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center.
Click to for either in-person or request a remote voucher.
É«ÀÇÉçÇø does not collect or receive any portion of the fees collected by the online proctor or local testing center options.
How do I register to take the placement tests at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center?
Click to schedule an appointment to test at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center, then follow the steps below to complete your registration:
- From the drop down menu “Choose a group” select Placement Test (Basic Skills Math, Basic Skills Reading, and/or College Level Math)
- From the drop down menu “Choose an exam” select Placement Test
- From the menu “Choose a Date” click on the calendar on the right inside the box, then choose a date that is in bold type and at least 36 hours in advance.
- From the menu “Choose a time” select your preferred time
- Complete “Who is taking this exam” information for the person who will be testing.
- Read the “Exam guideline Acknowledgement” and check the box to agree to follow the guidelines
- Complete “Needed Information”
- Select ADD TO CART
- Select COMPLETE REGISTRATION
You will receive an email confirmation with the details of your appointment after you checkout. If you have any questions, please contact us at testingservices@rowan.edu.
How do I register to take the placement tests at home?
To register for at-home ACCUPLACER placement testing ($28* fee required):
- Verify that the desktop, laptop, or Chromebook computer you want to use for testing meets the system requirements. Phones and tablets cannot be used. You must have as a web browser, a webcam, internet connectivity with a minimum bandwidth of 3Mbps, and audio capabilities (speaker and microphone). If your system meets these requirements, please continue to number 2. If your system does not meet the requirements, you cannot take your placement tests on that computer. If you do not have access to a computer that meets the requirements, you may test on campus at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center. Click to schedule an appointment to take your placement tests on-campus at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center. There is no proctor fee the first time you take your placement test on-campus at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center.
- Copy the information below into an email to testingservices@rowan.edu with the subject line, “Placement Testing Voucher Request” and provide the information:
- My Banner ID Number: (916XXXXXX)
- My first name:
- My last name:
- My date of birth: (MM/DD/YYYY)
- My É«ÀÇÉçÇø email address:
A representative of Testing Services will review your records to determine which placement tests are required. A voucher and scheduling instructions will be sent to your É«ÀÇÉçÇø Student email within 5 business days. Once you’ve received your voucher, proceed to Step 3.
- Schedule your test with the Meazure Learning online proctor using the instructions included in the email you received with your voucher. There is a fee* paid directly to Meazure Learning for proctoring the exam. No portion of that fee is collected or received by É«ÀÇÉçÇø. You will need a debit or credit card to pay the proctor fee. If you have any technical or scheduling difficulties, contact the proctor’s support by emailing testingsupport@meazurelearning.com, clicking the Live Chat link within the Meazure Learning dashboard, or calling Meazure Learning customer service at 855-772-8678.
When it is time for your appointment, log back into the site by returning to the Meazure Learning website by clicking , then log in and follow the on-screen instructions to begin your test. Be prepared to test your system and log in about five minutes prior to your scheduled start time to allow for necessary set up. Please follow all of the instructions provided by É«ÀÇÉçÇø and by the Meazure Learning Proctor. Failure to follow the instructions provided could result in the interruption or cancellation of your exam.
*If you are concerned about the proctor fee, you can take your placement tests on-campus at É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Center. There is no proctor fee the first time you take your placement test at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center, however appointment availability is limited. Click to schedule an appointment to take your placement tests on-campus at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center.
How long are the ACCUPLACER placement tests?
The ACCUPLACER tests are untimed.
You can plan to test for at least 30-45 minutes per placement test. However, the placement tests could take you less or more time than this estimate.
Should I prepare for the ACCUPLACER placement tests?
Yes! Preparation should not be focused on learning new material, but on reviewing the material you have already learned.
has resources available that can help you with your preparation.
- Web-based Study App:
- Free ACCUPLACER sample questions:
Can I use my calculator for the ACCUPLACER tests?
Can I use scrap paper for the ACCUPLACER tests?
What if I have already taken the ACCUPLACER tests?
You can transfer your ACCUPLACER test scores to É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Testing Services.
- Contact the testing center where you tookyour ACCUPLACER tests
- Ask the testing center to email your score report to:
- Email address: testingservices@rowan.edu
- Please allow 5 business days for processing.
Can I have my ACCUPLACER scores transferred to another academic institution?
What do my ACCUPLACER scores mean?
Your Accuplacer scores help your academic advisor place you into the appropriate courses for your college schedule.
First-Year Students: Your college schedule is automatically created by your academic advisor once they have received your placement testing scores.
Transfer Students: You register for your courses after you have taken your placement tests. Please double check with your academic advisor for more information.
Placement testing scores take up to 3 business days to reflect into É«ÀÇÉçÇø's self-service banner system.
Can I retake my ACCUPLACER placement tests?
Yes!
Retakes can only be taken in-person at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center for a fee of $15.
Challenge test (re-take) at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center:
Schedule an appointment (required), and then choose the option to re-take a placement test at the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Testing Center. The $15 fee must be paid by debit or credit card in order to schedule the appointment.
Your highest score will be used for your placement.