Skills Assessment

Accuplacer is a computerized test that evaluates your skills and places you into appropriate level courses. It is an untimed test used to determine students' knowledge in the areas of reading, writing, arithmetic, and quantitative reasoning, algebra, & statistics (QAS). Students take an average of 2 hours to complete. 

Most associate degree and technical diploma programs require a skills assessment prior to full admission into the program. Check the Admission Requirements section to see if your program requires a skills assessment. 

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The Accuplacer is a proctored exam. Students have three proctor options:

1. In-Person Testing at FVTC – students can register to take the ACCUPLACER at the FVTC-Appleton Main campus (or at one of our regional centers: Chilton, Clintonville, Oshkosh, Waupaca, Wautoma).  Accuplacer test sessions are available during designated times each week.
2. Online Testing with Remote Proctoring – students can request a voucher to take the test online with a live proctor through PROCTOR U. Students must have a computer/laptop and test-taking environment that meets the Proctor U minimum requirements. Online testing with Proctor U test sessions are available 24/7/365.
3. Testing at a non-FVTC testing center – students can request a voucher to take the test at a testing center that is not affiliated with FVTC (option for out-of-state students).  With the voucher, students can register to take the test at an approved testing center and the scores will be sent to FVTC. Test session schedules vary by individual test site.

1. In-Person Testing at FVTC – Fee = $15 (non-refundable) Your fees can be paid online via your MyFVTC Account or by mailing a check to:
   
   FVTC—Admissions
   1825 N Bluemound Drive
   Appleton WI 54912
   
   If you are not able to attend the ACCUPLACER assessment at your scheduled time, you MUST drop the class to receive a refund. If you do not drop the class before the day you are scheduled to test, you are responsible for the fee. You can drop the class through your MyFVTC account or by calling Enrollment Services at least one business day in advance at 920-735-5645.
    
2. Online Testing with Remote Proctoring – Fee = $28
   Remote Proctoring fees are paid to Proctor U (Credit/Debit card) through the exam scheduling process. For cancelations and refunds, please email placementrefund@meazurelearning.com and include your name, email address, exam ID, and order number from your receipt.
   
   *Please note that there are additional fee’s for scheduling a test less than 72 hours in advance
    
3. Testing at another institution or non-FVTC testing center – Fee’s and payment methods vary for each testing site. Students who request a voucher to take the test at a non-FVTC testing site are required to pay the fee set by that individual institution or site. The FVTC Assessment Center can assist you in exploring non-FVTC testing center options and identifying fee’s.

If you haven’t already, please submit high school and/or college transcripts to Admissions. 

1. In-Person Testing at FVTC – Students can register for Accuplacer test sessions through their MYFVTC account. If you need help with the registration process, please contact Enrollment Services at 920-735-5645 or admissionsspecialist@fvtc.edu. Please have your FVTC student ID number ready.
   Helpful information and tutorials on how to register for sessions
    
2. Online Testing with Remote Proctoring – To request a voucher to take the Accuplacer exam online with remote proctoring through Proctor U, students must email or call the FVTC Assessment Center with the following information:
   •    Name
   •    Student ID#
   •    Date of Birth
   •    Email
   •    State of Residence
   •    FVTC program (or the sections of the test the student needs to take)
   FVTC Assessment Center: assessment@fvtc.edu | 920-993-5139
    
3. Testing at a Non-FVTC Testing Center – To request a voucher to take the Accuplacer at another institution or at a non-FVTC testing center, students must email or call the FVTC Assessment Center with the following information:
   •    Name
   •    Student ID#
   •    Date of Birth
   •    Email
   •    State of Residence
   •    FVTC program (or the sections of the test the student needs to take)
   FVTC Assessment Center: assessment@fvtc.edu | 920-993-5139

Several resources and practice tests are available to help you prepare for ACCUPLACER:

College Board Sample Questions

General Math Help

ACCUPLACER Study App

Mometrix Test Prep

FVTC Library Resources – two books available on reserve to study while on the Appleton campus

Union Test Prep
Ed Ready

If you would like to briefly review any ACCUPLACER subject with a tutor, please contact the Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC) at tlc@fvtc.edu or stop in G200 in the Student Success Center, or at the Oshkosh Riverside Campus - Room 110.

On-Campus Testing:

On the day of your scheduled ACCUPLACER test, report to the appropriate room. Be sure to have:

• Current photo ID clearly showing your first and last name with a photograph. Copies, faxes, phones cannot be used. The name on your ID MUST match the name you are registered for in the FVTC system. Bring name-change documentation, if needed.
• Your FVTC student ID number

Note:

• Arrive at least 10 minutes early. Late arrivals to the room will not be allowed to test.
• ACCPULACER is not timed, but typically takes about two hours to complete. Please plan your schedule accordingly.
• Please limit personal items to only what is needed as stated above.
• Upon completion, you will receive your score report.

You will be allowed to re-test only once. All re-test sections must be completed in one session. We recommend 30 days before re-testing to allow yourself time to study. To schedule a re-test, follow the same registration instructions as your initial assessment. Another $15 assessment fee will be charged.

At the completion of your assessment you will receive your score report. 

If you need to access your scores later, you can access the ACCUPLACER Student Portal.

If  you need FVTC to send your scores to another school, employer, etc., complete and submit the Release of Accuplacer Scores form.

All apprenticeship programs do not have the same requirements. Please contact your apprenticeship program to find out if you need to take an ACCUPLACER. 

If you do need to take an ACCUPLACER for your program, please call Enrollment Services at 920-735-5645 to schedule a time to test.