Placement tests help you choose the right beginning courses in reading, English and mathematics.
UC Rockland administers a computerized placement test called Accuplacer (CPT) for prospective and current students. For detailed information about the tests and to sample a test, go to the Accuplacer web site.
Accuplacer exams are given at University College at Rockland on the following schedule:
- Mondays at 4 pm on 5/13,
- Mondays at 9 am on 8/19
- Tuesdays at 9 am on 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/04, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25,7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13
Wednesdays at 3 pm on 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 - Thursdays at 3 pm on 8/22
- Please note the following information regarding the placement tests:
- No calculators are allowed.
- No time limit on the test (Normally 1 – 2 hours is required)
- Bring a photo ID to the center on test day.
Please call the Rockland Center at 800-286-1594 for more information and to schedule a testing appointment. Following the test an academic advisor will help you choose appropriate courses.
Practice Test Links: We recommend a bit of review before taking placement tests. Below are some helpful links to free practice tests.
Math Placement Testing or another site – www.math.com
Accuplacer study guides for RC, SS and AR here:
http://www.studyguidezone.com/pdfs/accuplacerteststudyguide.pdf
WritePlacer here: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/accuplacer-writeplacer-sample-essays.pdf
