ACCUPLACER
Placement Testing for Math and English
What it’s about
ACCUPLACER is a computer adaptive-based test that determines your knowledge in reading, writing, and math as you prepare to enroll for college. ACCUPLACER uses an adaptive testing method, as you answer questions correctly they become more difficult. There is no time limit, you may take as much time as you need. If you need to brush up on your skills before taking the actual test, try taking a practice test. There are several listed online, we have posted a few below.
What do the scores mean?
Find out here what your scores mean. https://academictesting.wnmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/117/2018/06/AccuplacerScoresInfo.pdf
How to register
Students On Campus
- Time permitting, it’s strongly recommended that you take a free online practice test before taking the real thing (see the link in the left column).
- Select from the following options:
- Main Campus: Call your WNMU testing center. If you are located in Silver City, call the Testing Center at 575-538-6134 or 538-6306. After a recent move, we’re now located in room 112 of Martinez Hall on the corner of 12th and Florida Streets.
- Extended Campuses: For WNMU extended campuses, contact: Deming.
- On testing day, you will not need to bring anything except a valid, government-issued photo ID.
Note: There will be a flat testing fee of $10 for Accuplacer retakes ONLY, no matter if you are taking all 3 tests (reading, writing, math) or only 1 or 2.
Students Off Campus
If you are not located in one of the testing locations in the “Students On Campus” section, or just want to test remotely, please go to our “test using Zoom” section
How a Remote Voucher Works
In Short
- Submit Application
- Wait for an email from our remote proctor
- Make an appointment
- Take test
- Schedule an appointment to have a class schedule made with your advisor
At Length
- We receive your application in the Testing Center and process it through Accuplacer.
- A voucher number will be created at the time of your test using the information from your voucher application.
- Once you have submitted your application, keep an eye on your email account. Our online proctor, Cassandra Garcia will be in touch with you.
Test at home with ZOOM!
Remote testing for Accuplacer is available Monday-Friday. Please email our remote proctor Cassandra Garcia to schedule your online Accuplacer test at garciak9@wnmu.edu. Afternoon/evening testing times are also available. There is no testing fee for first time testers. There is a $10 testing fee for any Accuplacer retake (even if you are only retaking 1 or 2 sections).
Make sure you have the technology
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https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/204003179-System-Requirements-for-Zoom-Rooms
Apply for remote testing
WNMU charges $10 for Accuplacer test retakes, payable online here. The fee is standard regardless of whether you’re taking all three tests (Math, Reading, and Writing) or just 1 or 2.
https://academictesting.wnmu.edu/apply-for-remote-testing/.
Testing Payment
Fee for Testing Services
Effective July 1, 2017, the Testing Facility is charging a $10 fee for GED, HiSET, CLEP, and other Proctoring Services. NES test takers are exempt from paying this seat fee. Use the link below to make the seat fee payment online, cash payments are accepted in Castorena Hall at the Business Office.
Accuplacer testers please do not pay this fee if you are taking the test for the first time. Only those retaking the Accuplacer test or sections of the Accuplacer test need to pay the $10 testing fee.
Bring the receipt when you come to the Testing Center for your test.
https://secure.touchnet.com/C22616_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=22
Practice Tests
Practice Test: Test Guide
https://www.test-guide.com/Accuplacer/
Practice Test: Mometrix
Student Tested and Approved
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/accuplacer-practice-test/
Practice Test: College Board
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/student/practice
More Information
If you were recently accepted to Western New Mexico University and decided to attend our university, first, welcome! We are excited that you are joining our Mustang family. By now, you may have received word that you will need to sign up for the new student orientation and may require placement testing before you begin the semester. If you are an incoming student, you may or may not need to complete placement testing depending on whether or not you took the ACT or SAT or have math and English transfer credits.
If you took the ACT you need a 21 or better in Reading, English, and Mathematics
If you took SAT you need a 500 or better in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
If you are a transfer student you need to have passed a college level English and mathematics course with a C or better.
If you met some of the requirements but not all, you may only have to complete a specific portion of the placement tests.
Any exams that need to be rescheduled due to weather-related closures will not incur any extra fees or charges. If the university closes due to weather, or any other reason, the Western New Mexico University Testing Center closes as well. For the most up to date weather-related closure information, refer to Western New Mexico University’s homepage; in case of a closure, a message will be posted on the university’s homepage.
Western New Mexico University adheres to all of the procedural points required by the testing companies whose tests we administer. Therefore, exceptions to identification requirements, prohibited items, cancellation or reschedule policies, or any other facet of testing company policy, cannot and will not be made.
Each test we offer at the WNMU Testing Center has its own set of compliance criteria mandated by the test sponsor. If you have a policy question or seek clarification on any policy point, please contact the appropriate test sponsor. Familiarity with and compliance to test company policy is the test taker’s responsibility.
- Accuplacer
- WNMU Student- First attempt is free, all subsequent re-tests are $10.00
- Non-WNMU Student- $25.00
- Accuplacer Transcripts- $10.00
- GED/HiSET
- Seat Fee (per day)- $10.00
- NES
- No Fee
- Exam Proctoring Fee
- $25.00
- CLEP
- $25.00