Accuplacer Placement Test
Who Needs to Test
For students who do not qualify for a placement test waiver, EvCC requires the Accuplacer placement test for new students who are taking more than 7 credits or taking classes that have an English, math, or reading level prerequisite. Note: If you took the COMPASS placement test within the past two year, those scores still work for placement; you do not need to retest with Accuplacer.
The Accuplacer test is untimed and is not pass/fail. It is a tool to help you and your advisor select the right classes for you to be successful.
You will receive your test results immediately after you finish testing. Your results will include information about your English and math placement. For most students, your next step after testing is to meet with an advisor and select classes.
Test Locations
Testing is offered at EvCC’s main campus in north Everett and at the college’s East County Campus in Monroe.
Test Times
Testing is by walk-in and no appointment is necessary. Allow plenty of time to complete testing, which typically runs 1 ½ to 2 hours. We recommend you start your test at least two hours before the office closes. All testing stops when the office closes, but tests can be saved and finished on another day.
Everett Testing Center
Fall Quarter hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
except Monday, Sept. 11th: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
except Friday, Sept. 8th, closed.
Other tests take priority on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Campus is closed: Nov. 10th, 23rd, and 24th, December 25th - Jan. 1st
East County Testing Center
View more information on East County's services. To call the East County Campus, dial 425-259-8732.
Cost for Testing
The placement test fee is $33.70. Retakes cost $11.24.
At EvCC’s main campus, pay at the Cashiers Office in the Parks Student Union, Room 201 before testing. Your receipt is required to enter the test room. Receipts are not replaced if lost. The fee is non-refundable.
At the East County Campus, pay at the main office.
What to Bring to the Test
Photo ID and your EvCC Student Identification Number (if you have one).
How to Get Ready for the Test
See test tips and sample questions for information about how to get ready for your placement test.
Accomodations
Students who need accommodation due to a disability must make special arrangements well in advance of testing. For information and assistance call 425-388-9288.
Out of Area Students
Students enrolling in eLearning classes who do not live in the vicinity may call the Testing Center Program Manager at 425-388-9288 to discuss other options for completing the placement process.
Test Retakes
The ability to re-take the placement test follows these guidelines:
- Approval must be gained first from the Testing Center staff.
- Upon obtaining permission to retake the test, you must pay a $11.24 test re-take fee at the Cashiers Office and bring the receipt to the Testing Center when you come for your re-take. All payments must be made at the Cashiers office. The Testing Center can not accept direct payments.