ACCUPLACER Assessment
NextGen ACCUPLACER is a computerized assessment that provides important information about individual skills and preparation for college-level courses. It is an untimed, adaptive computer-based test that measures skills in reading comprehension (20 questions), sentence skills (25 questions), and QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics -- 20 questions).
Complete list of all topics covered on each test
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*Register for the ACCUPLACER Assessment
*Please read ALL test information below before registering online. Thank you.
If you are unsure as to whether or not you need to take the ACCUPLACER assessment, please check with the Admissions Office at (931) 221-7661.
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Important information
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Only students who have submitted an application to the APSU Office of Admissions and received an APSU ID number will be allowed to take the ACCUPLACER assessment for APSU. Students testing for other universities must have a voucher created by their home institution in order to register for testing at the APSU Testing Center.
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You must bring a photo ID and APSU I.D. number in order to test. No one will be admitted to the testing lab without the above identification, such as a driver’s license, military ID card or school ID card.
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An pop-up calculator is available for use during the mathematics test when a question requires the use of a calculator. PERSONAL CALCULATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
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Allow approximately two hours to complete the entire assessment. It is untimed but on average most testers use about two hours to complete the exam.
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Seating availability is limited. An appointment is required. Please click here to register for an appointment.
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ACCUPLACER scores are used for placement in English and mathematics and to document reading proficiency. Admitted students whose scores document insufficient preparation for college-level courses will enroll in enhanced (E) sections of English, mathematics and/or reading intense courses.
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ACCUPLACER scores are valid for five years at Austin Peay.
Testing Locations
Clarksville Campus Test Site
Henry Street
Marks Building, Room 120
Clarksville, TN 37044
Fort Campbell Test Site
202 Bastogne Avenue
Glenn H. English Education Center, Room 247
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Fee Information
Students required to take ACCUPLACER for admission to the University will not be charged a testing fee the first time they test for admission purposes if they test on Clarksville Main Campus or Fort Campbell Campus. Students eligible to take an ACCUPLACER retest for admission purposes will be charged a $20 fee at the time of their scheduled appointment. NOTE: Students must wait a minimum of two weeks after their last test date to retest.
Students who would like to take the ACCUPLACER assessment for a school or institution other than Austin Peay are required to pay a $20 fee at the time of their scheduled appointment.
Students who wish to take the Accuplacer exam remotely online will be charged $20.
ACCUPLACER Placement Challenge
Some students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER to challenge placement in a learning support, or 'enhanced' course. Once you are admitted to the University you are allowed to challenge your placement in learning support courses up to two times. Initial placement challenge exams are free of charge.
Please contact the Testing Center at (931) 221-6269 if you have questions. If you are eligible, please register for the exam online using the link at the top of the page. See Fee Information above.
Test Dates / Times
Please see Testing Schedule to view the current schedule of test dates and times. Please Note: Seating availability is limited, so examinees should schedule in advance.
Parking
If you are a current Austin Peay student you must park in your designated parking permit area. Anyone that is not an APSU student or faculty/staff, you must request a visitor parking permit by emailing testingcenter@apsu.edu with your vehicle make, color, license plate number and state of registration. Please allow adequate time to acquire parking prior to your scheduled test time. If you are unfamiliar with campus, please click on the following link to access a Campus Map.
Fort Campbell Visitor Passes
Visitor passes must be obtained from the Fort Campbell Center located just outside Gate 4 off Fort Campbell Boulevard. Please make sure you have all appropriate documentation with you that is required to obtain a pass: a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
Accommodations
If you require accommodations for your Accuplacer test, please contact APSU Student Disability Resource Center at 931-221-6230 at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled test date.
Additional Information
- Please dress in layers so that you can adjust to any room temperature.
- Food and drink are not allowed in the Testing Center.
- Visitors are not permitted in the testing room while testing is in progress.
- Children are not allowed in the testing room at any time.