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Effective Summer 2021 

All new ASU students will be placed in ENG 101: First-Year Composition unless you 1) have an ACT English score of 26 or above, or SAT Verbal score of 660 or above for placement in ENG 105; 2) are an international student, in which case, you will be placed in an English composition course based on submitted English language proficiency scores. If you have questions about registering for composition at ASU, contact your undergraduate academic advisor. 

*BEFORE registering for the Accuplacer please confirm with your academic advisor that you need to take the Accuplacer as placement policies have changed. 

Reducing the spread of COVID-19 remains a top public health priority for the university. Arizona State University recommends the following on-campus protocols:

For additional details about ASU’s COVID-19 mitigation strategy and expectations, visit the ASU Coronavirus FAQs.

Please do not come to the testing center if you are feeling ill. If you are feeling ill on the day of the exam, please contact our office to reschedule.

Please contact our office at 480-965-7146 or uts@asu.edu if you do not find an appointment that meets your needs to schedule another time.

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The ACCUPLACER/WritePlacer is used as a placement test for first-year ASU English composition courses. Admitted ASU students who have not sent official ACT or SAT scores to ASU may need to take the WritePlacer section of the ACCUPLACER for placement into a first-year English composition course. Information regarding university testing requirements and first-year composition placement can be found in the ASU General Catalog. Students may not use the ACCUPLACER WritePlacer exam to achieve credit for first-year English Composition courses. 

NOTE: If you need to take an ACCUPLACER exam for admissions or placement at another institution (not ASU), please call our office at 480-965-7146 to make the appropriate Proctoring Service arrangements because your institution may require a different exam(s) within the Accuplacer test suite. Please note fees may vary depending on the exam(s) required and associated time.

The ACCUPLACER Website describes the test as follows: “This test measures your ability to write effectively, which is critical to academic success. Your writing sample will be scored on the basis of how effectively it communicates a whole message to the readers for the stated purpose. Your score will be based on your ability to express, organize, and support your opinions and ideas, not the position you take on the essay topic.” Additional information concerning the written essay may be found on the College Board ACCUPLACER Website.  ASU uses ONLY the WritePlacer portion of the exam.  You will be given 60 minutes to write an essay on an assigned topic.  There will be no multiple-choice portion of the exam.

Scores are available immediately after completion of the exam for you to see, however, your scores will normally take 3 - 5 business days to appear in My ASU (My Classes > Transcripts & Test Scores).

Scores for WritePlacer exams taken on or after May 13, 2009, the essay scores range from 0 to 8. Placement into an English composition course will be made on the following basis:

  • A WritePlacer Plus score of 4 or below = WAC 101 or WAC 107
  • A WritePlacer Plus score of 5 to 7 = ENG 101 or ENG 107
  • A WritePlacer Plus score of 8 = ENG 105

Effective Summer 2021 

All new ASU students will be placed in ENG 101: First-Year Composition unless you 1) have an ACT English score of 26 or above or SAT Verbal score of 660 or above for placement in ENG 105; 2) are an international student, in which case, you will be placed in an English composition course based on submitted English language proficiency scores. If you have questions about registering for composition at ASU, contact your undergraduate academic advisor.

*BEFORE registering for the Accuplacer please speak with your academic advisor to confirm you need to take the Accuplacer. 

Cost

  • Accuplacer Online (temporary solution) exam registration fee is $55.
  • In-person at Tempe and Polytechnic exam registration is $40 (West and Lake Havasu in-person testing is currently suspended). 
  • Accuplacer Remote exam registration is $40 (limited availability).
  • Accuplacer Online proctored by Examity exam registration fee is $55. (limited availability) 

Registration fees are non-refundable. *BEFORE* registering for the Accuplacer please speak with your advisor to confirm you need to take the Accuplacer as placement policies have changed.  

 

Time

Students will have 60 minutes to type an essay to a prompt. Students should allow about 90 minutes for the total appointment time to log in, check-in and receive instructions prior to the exam and to take the test.

Testing Accommodations

Please do not register for a group testing time.

Academic testing accommodations for qualified students can be granted through the Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services (SAILS) - Phone: (480) 965-1234. Do this as soon as possible.

Once registered and approved, individual testing arrangements with UTSS must be made by email (uts@asu.edu) or via phone (480) 965-7146.

Register to take the Accuplacer

There are several options to take the Accuplacer exam. Make sure you select the correct option when you register. 

ACCUPLACER ONLINE (temporary solution) 

To take your exam online via the temporary solution select ACCUPLACER ONLINE (temporary solution) when registering.  This option requires that you have a webcam, speakers, and a microphone on your computer.  Tablets or phones are not compatible. When you test you must be in a private quiet location. Accuplacer’s policies require that you test alone and undisturbed, so do not select a public location. Requires a valid (unexpired) ID. Please review What to Expect and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for additional information and system requirements. 

After registering prior to your appointment, you will receive an email with a testing voucher and instructions. The email with the voucher information will come from University Testing and Scanning Services with a uts@asu.edu email address. Please check your junk/spam folder of the email address you used to register for the exam as it sometimes is directed to that inbox.  The testing voucher you receive is valid for 90 days from the date it is sent to you. If you do not take your exam within 90 days, you will need to register and pay the exam registration fee again.  You must pay your registration fee online to receiving information on how to make the arrangements to take your exam online. What to Expect and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 Computer Requirements

      • Operating System: Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.8 or later
      • Internet Connection: Upload and download speed of 2Mbps
      • Browser: Google Chrome v39 or later, Firefox v34 or later, Internet Explorer v8 or later, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari v6 or later
      • Equipment
        • Desktop or laptop computer (tablets and cell phones are not supported)
        • Built-in or external webcam, microphone and speakers
        • 2GB or more of RAM

 

ACCUPLACER Online via Examity   

To take your exam online select ACCUPLACER ONLINE when registering.  This option requires that you have a webcam, speakers, and a microphone on your computer. Tablets or phones are not compatible. You must be in a quiet uninterrupted location, free from any resources that may help you on the exam.  Within 2 - 5 business days after registering, you will receive an email with a testing voucher and instructions. The email with the voucher information will come from ACCUPLACER with a NoReply@accuplacer.info email address. Please check your junk/spam folder of the email address you used to register for the exam as it sometimes is directed to that inbox.  The testing voucher you receive is only valid for 90 days from the date it is sent to you.  If you do not take your exam within 90 days, you will be required to register and pay the exam registration fee again.  You must pay your registration fee online prior to receiving information on how to make the arrangements to take your exam online. Please visit  What to Expect and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information regarding the ACCUPLACER ONLINE service.

 ACCUPLACER at ASU Tempe  

Register for an exam session at the Tempe Campus Select exam name = ACCUPLACER In-Person (Tempe) when registering.

ACCUPLACER at ASU POLYTECHNIC 

To register for an exam session at the ASU Polytechnic campus select ACCUPLACER POLYTECHNIC when registering. Once you complete the registration process you will be provided a contact name and phone number to call and schedule a specific date and time for your exam. You must schedule and take your exam within 30 days of registering for your exam.  If you do not take your exam within 30 days you will be required to register and pay your fees again.

ACCUPLACER REMOTE 

(May be available if the testing center you want to use is offering testing services) 

To take your exam at another college or university with an in-person proctor select ACCUPLACER REMOTE when registering.  Students who use this option must locate a proctor at an educational institution that is willing and able to administer the exam and is a member of the Consortium of College Testing Centers  (CCTC) (https://ncta.memberclicks.net/find-a-cctc-participant). Students are responsible for paying any proctoring fees associated with this option.  ASU will not pay any fees for tests that are delivered remotely.  When registering you will select the By Appointment option and pay your fees.  After registering, you will need to print the Proctor Security Agreement [PDF, 86 KB] for your proctor to complete.  Institutions administering the ACCUPLACER exam must be members of the Consortium of College Testing Centers  (CCTC) (https://ncta.memberclicks.net/find-a-cctc-participant).  The Proctor Security Agreement must be submitted to ASU PRIOR to any testing instructions being sent to the identified proctor and you will be notified when the testing arrangements have been approved. You MUST allow at least 2 – 5 business days for testing arrangements to be completed OR International students who have been admitted to ASU may take the ACCUPLACER exam in their home country.  Students will need to locate a proctor/invigilator who can read and write in English. This proctor/invigilator should be a faculty or staff member in an educational institution and a member of the Consortium of College Testing Centers  (CCTC) (https://ncta.memberclicks.net/find-a-cctc-participant).  The exam name when registering for this option is ACCUPLACER REMOTE.  After registering and paying your fees online, you will need to complete and submit the International Proctor Agreement [DOC, 29 KB] to ASU PRIOR to testing instructions being released to your identified proctor. You will be notified when the testing arrangements have been approved. At that time, you will then need to make an appointment with the local test proctor and pay any test administration fees assessed by this proctor. Please allow at least 3 – 5 business days for these arrangements to be completed.  You must schedule and take your exam within 30 days of registering for your exam.  If you do not take your exam within 30 days you will be required to register and pay your fees again.

Registration fees are non-refundable. Before registering for the Accuplacer please speak with your advisor as some processes have changed. 

 link to registration website

Reschedule

Transfer of a test fee to another test date can be made under the following conditions:

  1. Space is available on the requested test date and the new appointment is scheduled within the 90 days from when your voucher was issued to ensure it is still valid. If you are unsure when it expires, please contact our office.
  2. All transfers must be made ON or BEFORE your originally scheduled exam.  After the originally scheduled exam date, a full registration fee will be required in order to test.
  3. To transfer the test date, call 480-965-7146 or email uts@asu.edu to pay a $15.00 transfer fee with a credit card. 

Admission

  • Same-day appointments are not available.
  • You must be prepared to virtually check-in at the time of your appointment. Late examinees may need to be rescheduled (Rescheduling fee applies). Starting the exam late impacts other student’s scheduled appointments. We ask that you make every effort to be on time. We recognize unforeseen situations may arise in which case, please contact our office 480-965-7146 or email uts@asu.edu promptly to discuss options.
  • On the day of the test, the student must present an original, valid (not expired) form of photo ID. A photocopy is not acceptable. Examples of acceptable forms of ID would be a valid driver's license, passport or student ID. The name on the ID must match the registered name.
  • A clear workspace is required and can only include a photo ID, monitor, mouse, keyboard, blank scratch paper, and pencil. All other items must be removed from your table/desk.
  • Cell phones, headsets, dual-monitor use, and dictionaries are prohibited during the exam.
  • Tablets and smartphones are not approved or compatible devices at this time.
  • The computer must have a webcam, microphone and high-speed internet connection.
  • We highly recommend that you are connected to a power source for the duration of the appointment or have a full battery.

Parking  (Tempe Campus)

Parking  
Lot 55 - University Center [UCNTRB] parking fees are $3/hr or $15/day.  Please pre-pay for your parking before coming to the Testing & Scanning Services Office.  The parking machine, operated by Parking and Transit Services, accepts credit or debit cards. You can also pay by using the Park Mobile app. Cash is not accepted. Please remember your license plate number, as it will be required to make your payment. The Park Mobile parking zone is #60112.  When considering your parking payment for your exam please consider your check-in and check-out time for the exam, as well as the length of the exam. When considering your parking payment for this exam please allow for 1.5 hours including check-in and check out for the exam.