Additional Placement Services
The ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App
Access questions to familiarize yourself with the ACCUPLACER basic content and experience.
The Testing and Assessment center offers placement testing using the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Exams. These services include Challenge Exams, the Advance Algebra Functions Exam, and other programs requiring the ACCUPLACER.
If you are unsatisfied with your original Directed Self-Placement results, you may challenge the results by scheduling a placement test for that subject area. Challenge Exams are available for English, Math, and Reading placements. The results of your exam will determine your placement. Please note, you may not attempt a Challenge Exam in a subject area if you have already started a course in that curriculum. In addition, you may only challenge the results of a placement twice in the same academic term.
The Testing and Assessment Center also offers the Advance Algebra Functions (AAF) Exam. The AAF Exam is available for students wishing to place directly into a Precalculus or Calculus course. Unless you have a prescribed accommodation, you may not use a calculator during your math placement exam. However, certain questions will provide a virtual calculator that you may use. If you do not see one, it is not available.
Before scheduling your exam, we highly recommend that you speak with an Academic Counselor or a member of the mathematics department. Please see if you qualify for placement directly into Precalculus or Calculus by reviewing the waivers below.
If you have a documented disability, submitted documentation to the Disability Services Office (DSO) and require accommodations for the Ability to Benefit Exam, please contact the DSO at disability.services@sunywcc.edu.
Schedule Your Challenge or Advanced Algebra Exam
To schedule your Next Generation ACCUPLACER date, please fill out the below request form. Placement exams are being offered both virtually over zoom and on-campus with limited appointments at the Valhalla Main Campus.
After filling out the request form, you will be contacted by a Testing and Assessment representative within 1-3 business days to help schedule your placement exam.
To complete the Placement Exam Request Form, your application must be processed by the Admissions Office and you must have your nine-digit (ex. 000123456) Student ID number. If you do not have this number please contact the HelpDesk at MyWCCHelpdesk@sunywcc.edu.
A government issued photo ID is required (ex. drivers license or passport). Please note a current high school photo ID will be accepted. Students WILL NOT be permitted to take the test without approved photo ID.
After submitting the request form, you will be sent an email from a Testing and Assessment representative within three business days to schedule your exam. If you do not receive an email, please contact us at Testingcenter@sunywcc.edu
Exemptions for Placement into Higher Level Mathematics Courses
Exemptions for placement into higher level mathematics courses
| Math 160/161 (Placement Code 42.01): Precalculus | |
SAT Math Score |
580 |
ACT Math Score |
25 |
NYS Regents |
80 on all 3 Regents Exam (Algebra 1, Algebra 2 & Geometry) |
Math 180/181 (Placement Code 43.01): Calculus |
|
SAT Math Score |
630 |
ACT Math Score |
28 |
All applicants must have their high school send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions. Official transcripts may be sent from the high school to the college by mail or email to HSTranscript@sunywcc.edu . If your high school is unable to send an official transcript via email to the college, you must bring your original high school diploma in person to the
Admissions Office located in the Administration Building, Room 210. GED diploma recipients must bring their original GED diploma and scores in person.
Unofficial SAT/ACT scores may be submitted to the Office of Admissions in person or emailed to HSTranscript@sunywcc.edu
Study Guides
Please refer to the following resources to help prepare and study for the ACCUPLACER Exam.
STUDY GUIDE