Accuplacer

ACCUPLACER is a series of tests that evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and math to help college administrators place them in courses that match their skills. For more information, please visit Accuplacer's "What's on the test" page.

The ACCUPLACER is an untimed exam with accessibility features, such as enlarged font built in. If other accommodations are necessary, please contact our office for assistance. 

For practice materials, including the ACCUPLACER Study App, visit Practice for ACCUPLACER.

Step 1: Understand Placement and Enrollment Requirements

The ACCUPLACER can be used to fulfill placement and enrollment requirements at the University of Arkansas. Visit the U of A Catalog to learn how the Accuplacer can help exempt you from developmental courses. If you need more information about placement requirements, please contact your admissions counselor. 

Step 2: Decide how you would like to take the Accuplacer

Test At the University of Arkansas

  • Lowest-cost option for most students.
  • Test on campus at our conveniently located Test Center on Razorback Road.
  • One fee. No additional proctoring fees.
  • Scores are automatically uploaded to the Office of Admissions within two business days.

Test at Another Test Center

  • Convenient if you are not near Northwest Arkansas.
  • Most locations charge a separate proctoring fee.
  • Use the Accuplacer Test Center Locator to find a nearby test center.
  • Contact the test center before purchasing a voucher to confirm availability and fee information.

Remote Testing (ProctorU)

  • Requires a computer that meets system requirements.
  • Additional remote proctoring and short-notice fees apply.
  • Testing Services cannot troubleshoot remote testing issues. Contact ProctorU directly for support.
  • You will receive a voucher within 3 business days to schedule your exam.

 

Step 3: Register for the Accuplacer Exam

In-Person Testing at The University of Arkansas

  • This is the cheapest option, with individual sections available at a reduced cost.
  • Choose the In-Person option on the registration page and select U of A Campus.
  • Register for the Accuplacer Combined exam, which includes Reading, Writing, and Math (QAS).

Before Registering: Verify that you need the Accuplacer by reviewing the Test Scores page on the admissions website. Registrations are non-refundable.

PURCHASE AND SCHEDULE YOUR ACCUPLACER EXAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

 

In-Person Testing at Another Test Center

  • Contact the test center before purchasing a voucher to confirm availability and fee information.
  • Use the Accuplacer Test Center Locator to find a nearby test center.
  • Choose the In-Person option on the registration page and select U of A Exam at another Test Center.

Before purchasing a voucher: Confirm that the location you have selected can administer your exam and review any local proctoring fees. Vouchers are non-refundable.

PURCHASE AN ACCUPLACER VOUCHER FOR TESTING AT ANOTHER TEST CENTER

 

Remote Testing via ProctorU

  • The Accuplacer can be taken online via ProctorU for an additional $28 remote proctoring fee. Appointments must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.  ProctorU also offers a "Take it Soon" scheduling option for an additional fee.
  • Before registering, make sure your computer meets Accuplacer and ProctorU system requirements.
  • If you plan to send your scores to another institution, verify that it accepts shared scores from the Accuplacer student portal.
  • You'll receive a Remote Voucher Notification email from Accuplacer with exam instructions and a voucher within three business days.
    • If you already have a ProctorU account, follow the instructions in the email for existing users to add an enrollment for College Board (Accuplacer). Then schedule your exam.
    • If you do not have a ProctorU account, follow the instructions in the email to create your ProctorU account and schedule your exam.

Remote Testing Help

  • We are unable to troubleshoot remote testing issues. ProctorU has common troubleshooting solutions available on its website.
    • You can chat with a ProctorU proctor using the chat icon in the Guardian Browser or by following this link.

Before purchasing a remote voucher: Verify that your computer meets system requirements and that you need the exam. Check the Test Scores page on the admissions website. Remote vouchers are non-refundable.

PURCHASE a REMOTE TESTING ACCUPLACER VOUCHER

  • If you're unable to test remotely, you can switch your appointment to an in-person exam.
    • You can move your registration to an in-person exam at the University of Arkansas or a test center near you. 
    • Contact the test center you're interested in to confirm their proctoring fees and whether they can administer an in-person exam using an Accuplacer voucher from the University of Arkansas.
    • Forward your voucher email to testing@uark.edu along with the test center you would like to move your remote voucher to. If the voucher is unused, we can transfer it for you.

Step 4: Your Accuplacer Score Report

  • Results are typically received automatically and processed by the University of Arkansas Admissions Office within two business days.
  • You can access your score report through the Accuplacer Student Portal.
  • Some institutions may accept shared score reports. Follow these instructions to view and share your score report. Scores can only be forwarded to other institutions using the Accuplacer Student Portal's share feature. If the institution you want to send scores to isn't available on the portal, they might require you to test directly with them.
  • We cannot access your scores for you, nor can we send them to another institution.