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Placement Testing For All
New Students

All new students must take a computerized Accuplacer Placement Test prior to registering for classes. The results are used to place students into appropriate classes.

Which Test Should I Take?

General Placement Test

  • Is it your first time going to college?
  • Are you a returning or transfer student?
  • who has not taken Math and/or English?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then the General Placement Test is for you!

How Do I Prepare For The Test?

To prepare for the test, visit or call the Academic Success Center in Room 409, 860.906.5200.

Also, you can pick up a 'New Student Placement Test Preparation Booklet in the Placement Testing Center, Room 220.

What Should I Bring?

  • Your student banner ID #
  • A picture ID
  • A pen or pencil

Scratch paper will be provided.
NO calculators are allowed.

Appointments are not required for the test. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the test. Space is limited; entrance is on a first-served basis on the days and times below:

Testing Schedule for Fall 2013

March 27 - August 21

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00a.m. Tuesday 4:00p.m.

For more information on test exceptions, or retakes, please visit or contact the Placement Testing Center at 860.906.5089, Room 220.

If you need reasonable testing accommodations, please contact Glaisma Perez-Silva, Student Support Services, Room 221, 860.906.5042.

OR

English-As-A-Second Language (ESL) Test

This test is specifically designed for non-native English speakers who do not have English Language proficiency.

For more information, please contact:

  • Carl Guerriere
  • ESL Program Administrator
  • 860.906.5203
  • Room 406

ESL Testing for Fall 2013

  • 10:00 AM OR 4:00 PM
  • May 22 - Wednesday
  • June 13 - Thursday
  • August 8 - Thursday
  • August 14 - Wednesday
  • August 22 - Thursday

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NO TESTING ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS

  • Commencement - May 23
  • Memorial Day - May 27
  • July 1 - July 4

No General Placement Testing will be administered on ESL Testing days.

IMPORTANT:

Testing times and days above may change.

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