Testing Center

Placement Testing

computer testingThe Accuplacer computerized tests are given to all students who are entering a program, or who are taking courses with a placement test prerequisite. The tests include reading, sentence skills and math. Students take certain tests, or the whole sequence, depending upon their program or course choices. Students may be exempt from placement testing by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Transfer credits in English, math and two college-approved reading intensive courses.
2. Satisfactory S.A.T. or A.C.T. scores.
3. Satisfactory COMPASS or ASSET test scores (tests must have been taken at a regionally accredited higher education institution on or after February 1, 2007).
4. Completion of Accuplacer tests at a regionally accredited higher education institution.
5. Completion of developmental coursework at a regionally accredited higher education institution with a grade of "C" or higher

Caldwell Campus Testing Center

The Testing Center on the Caldwell Campus is located in F-Building, 1st Floor, Room 127

Susie Hutchens
Director of Testing
828.726.2719
Testing Center Hours

Monday - Wednesday  8 am - 7 pm

Thursday - GED Testing Friday 8 am - 1 pm

 

Placement Testing

Monday - Thursday Placement Testing 8 am - 6 pm
Friday Placement Testing 8 am - 1 pm

Placement tests are given Monday - Friday by appointment only. For an appointment, call 828.726.2719. For study guide information, go to: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer. You can also access practice tests by using Google and searching for Accuplacer Practice Tests.

*Note: Photo Id required for testing!
Students need College Id# to take a test.

Watauga Campus Testing Center

Testing Center Hours

Bill Patterson
Counselor
828.297.2185

Placement tests are given Monday - Friday by appointment only. For an appointment, call
828.297.2185.