ACCUPLACER TEST

Information for Initial Testing

ACCUPLACER is the computer adaptive testing system approved by the Texas State Legislature as an alternative assessment tool for initial THEA testing. The ACCUPLACER provides placement, advisement, and guidance information for students and consists of computer adaptive tests in reading comprehension, mathematics and writing skills. The test scores are available immediately after testing and are directly comparable and equivalent to scores on the THEA tests. Several certificate programs require ACCUPLACER as part of their admission criteria.

Eligibility Requirements:

Student must:

1. Be an AC student or prospective student.

2. Complete and submit an AC application for admission with admission documentation(s).

3. See an academic counselor to obtain a testing request form which verifies your need to test. (Student Center, Room 200)

4. Pay required fee ($29.00) at the Business Office located in the Administration Building Room 102. Fees are non-refundable (see and advisor to be sure you must test).

5. Submit paid receipt and testing request form to the testing center to reserve a testing date (Student Center, Room 200D).

6. Obtain an ACCUPLACER admission ticket from the testing center and follow the direction printed on the ticket.

Important Information:

Those taking the ACCUPLACER will have up to 5 hours to complete the self-paced and computer-based test, which covers reading, writing and math skills.

On the day of the test, bring a pictured identification (state or school) card and ACCUPLACER admission

Do not bring personal calculators, cellular phones or other communication devices with you to the exam. A four-function calculator is provided as part of the testing program.

Pencils and scratch paper are provided.

Score reports will not be provided; scores will be loaded into the Angelina College student database.

The fee for the ACCUPLACER is $29.00 and must be paid in the Administration Building, Room 102 prior to the test. Bring the receipt to the test.

Fees are non-refundable (see advisor to be sure you must test).

Test Dates for New Students

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8:30 A.M. all sections (subject to change)

Information for Retesting Option

1. ACCUPLACER can be retaken every 90 days.

2. See your developmental instructor, program advisor or academic counselor to obtain a testing request form.

3. Pay required fee at the Business Office located in the Administration Building Room 102.

4. Submit paid receipt and testing request form to the testing center, (Student Center, Room 200D) to reserve a testing date.

5. Obtain an ACCUPLACER admission ticket from the testing center and follow the direction printed on the ticket.

 

Test Date Time Location

2nd Friday of every month

(Fall & Spring)

2nd Thursday of every month

(June & July)

See Testing Calendar for additional dates added during peak periods.

9 a.m. - Math only Student Center 200D
11 a.m. Reading only Student Center 200D
1 p.m. Writing only Student Center 200D

Testing Center
ac_tcangelina.edu
936-633-5495

Sellestine Hunt
Director of Testing & Student Development
shuntangelina.edu
936-633-5290


Peggy Denby
Testing Coordinator

pdenbyangelina.edu

936-633-4502

Maria Lopez
mlopezangelina.edu
Testing Technician

936-633-5495