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ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading

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 Test

1. Next Generation Reading (NGR) Test

   • Measures: Reading comprehension and ability to interpret words and phrases in context.
   • Format: 20 multiple-choice questions, untimed (most finish in 45-60 minutes).
   • Tools: No additional tools allowed.

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

1. Check if You Need to Take the Test – Review your New Student Checklist for more information.
2. Schedule Your Test – Choose between on-campus or remote options. A valid photo ID is required for both in-person and remote testing appointments.
3. Prepare & Take the Test – Do your best, but don’t stress. These tests are required to ensure proper course placement.

Click the button below to schedule an in-person testing appointment or request a remote proctoring voucher for the Accuplacer Math and/or Reading Placement Tests: 

ACCUPLACER Reading Test Exemptions

If you are an incoming first-year or transfer student with fewer than 30 transfer credits and do not meet one of the exemptions below, you are required to take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading