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.

Placement Information

The ACCUPLACER can be used to meet enrollment requirements or for placement. Visit the U of A Catalog for information on how the Accuplacer can be used to place out of developmental courses. If you need additional information on placement requirements, please get in touch with your admissions counselor. 

Identification Requirements

The ID should include the student's name, signature, and a recognizable photograph.
Examples: Acceptable forms of photo identification must be current (not expired) and may include:

  • A current driver's license
  • A state approved ID
  • A current state or federal ID card
  • A current military ID
  • A current passport
  • A tribal ID card
  • A naturalization card or certificate of citizenship

Test Registration

  • Register for the Accuplacer (Math / Reading / Writing)
  • Individual sections of the Accuplacer (Math, Reading, and Writing ) are available at a reduced fee.
  • Please check the Test Scores page on the admissions website to ensure you need to take this exam before registering, as refunds are not possible for this exam.

Remote Testing

The Accuplacer can be taken online at an additional cost using ProctorU.

  1. Check the Test Scores page on the admissions website to ensure you need to take this exam before registering, as refunds are not possible for this exam.
  2. Register for a Remote  Accuplacer exam.
  3. You'll receive a Remote Voucher Notification email from Accuplacer with exam instructions and a voucher within three business days.
  4. Follow the Remove Voucher Notification instructions in your email to create your ProctorU account.
    • Note: If you already have a ProctorU account, follow the instructions in the email for existing users to add an enrollment for College Board (Accuplacer).
  5. Log in to the remote proctoring account to take your Accuplacer test.
  6. Results are available in the Accuplacer student portal.