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Accuplacer is a UAA's computerized placement test to assess your skills in English and Mathematics.   Students are only permitted to register for English and Mathematics courses at the level indicated by the student's Accuplacer, ACT or SAT scores.  Cut off scores for placement into English and Mathematics  are based on ACT or SAT scores  and can be found in the UAA Schedule of Classes.  

How can I sign up for the test?

Your experience taking a placement test includes an orientation to Accuplacer and exposure to sample test questions.  This orientation is designed to give you a better understanding of the type of questions that will be asked in reading, writing and mathematics.  Hopefully, this information will improve your ability to do well on your placement test and enable you to register for the English and mathematics courses appropriate to your skill level.  Orientations are now offered online for your convenience. Click here to view the Accuplacer Orientation!

The Accuplacer is available Monday through Friday in the Advising and Testing Center during the open lab hours. Please anticipate your testing experience to take approximately 2 hours.   

Who must take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test?

Students admitted to UAA who need to complete college level English and mathematics must complete the Accuplacer placement test or submit ACT/SAT scores * at a level high enough for placement into English A111, Math A107 or Math 105. Your registration into English and mathematics is restricted until appropriate placement scores are on record. 

*Required cut scores for registration.

How Do I Prepare?

The ACCUPLACER Placement test is very important.  For information and practice please review the  ACCUPLACER SAMPLE Test.  A resource for refresher information is www.khanacademy.org. Your search engine is also another good resource for Accuplacer reviews.

How long are my scores valid for placement?

Accuplacer, ACT, and SAT scores which place students into English A111 do not expire.  Accuplacer scores which place students into Preparatory English (PRPE classes) do not expire, however it is recommended to retest after two years.   Accuplacer, ACT, and SAT scores which place students into Mathematics courses are valid for one year.

How Do I Get My Results?

Results are given at the conclusion of the test.  Students are also provided information to contact an academic advisor for assistance with program planning, course selection and registration.  It is not possible to "fail" Accuplacer.  Matching current skill level with the correct beginning courses in English and Mathematics will increase likelihood of success as students begin their program of study.

What do my scores mean?

View the Accuplacer Score Placement Chart

Can I Retest?

Yes, after a minimum wait of 2 days, students are allowed to retest.  Student may test a total of twice per semester.  Students must pay $15.00 each time they take the Accuplacer. Students testing under Ability to Benefit are required by federal guidelines to wait a minimum of two weeks between tests. 

Remote Accuplacer tests are available to testers who live outside the Anchorage, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood, Indian, Palmer, Wasilla areas and are unable to physically test at the Advising & Testing Center.

We require ALL testing be done in a proctored setting. No tester should be allowed to take the test without the supervision of an approved proctor.

Remote Accuplacer Process

1. Find a qualified proctor & have them complete the Proctor Security Agreement
     Proctor Qualifications:

• Familiar with accepted practices for administering standardized tests
• Has no vested interest in the tester's scores
• Is not related to the tester
• Is employed by an educational institution

2. Complete the Remote Accuplacer registration process here.