Placement Testing

General Information

Placement testing helps identify your academic skill level to place and enroll in the correct courses. Students may be able use multiple measures other than placement testing to enroll in college courses.

New college students should always speak an admissions advisor before enrolling in any coursework.
Transferring in or returning students should speak with an academic and career advisor before enrolling in coursework.

How to complete Placement Testing at Waubonsee

Placement Testing Basics

Testers must follow Testing Center Policies.
Testers must present valid photo identification and a Waubonsee X-number.
Valid forms of identification include a State Issued Photo ID, Passport, Waubonsee XCARD, Accuplacer Student ID, or a High School ID.
Photocopied or electronic identification will not be accepted.
Waubonsee uses the College Board’s ACCUPLACER suite of assessments.
All ACCUPLACER tests use a multiple-choice format except for the WritePlacer, which is an essay test.

Preparing to do your best on the Placement Tests

Taking your Placement Tests

Walk-ins and appointments for placement testing are welcome at our Sugar Grove and Downtown Aurora campuses. Select your campus of choice if you choose to make an appointment. Visit our Services Directory for the most up-to-date hours. The WritePlacer test must start no less than two hours prior to closing and the math and reading tests must start no less than 30-minutes prior to closing.
Remote testing with a live proctor at ProctorU is available for students that cannot come to campus. You will make an appointment at least 72 hours in advance. Review the “What to Expect on Exam Day” workflow then request a ProctorU voucher. You are required to take all of your placement tests during the same appointment. Technology loans and support are available through the library.

After the Tests

You will receive your results upon completion of the test(s) and your scores will be posted to your mywcc portal. To interpret your scores for Waubonsee Community College, use the guides below or contact your admissions advisor
Retesting is allowed after a 24-hour study period. The third attempt is your final attempt and requires a one-week study period after your second attempt. The third attempt also carries a $15.00 fee per subject.
To view, print or share your completed ACCUPLACER scores after placement testing at Waubonsee Community College or from another institution, log into the Accuplacer Student Portal and navigate to Your ACCUPLACER or TSIA2 Score Report.
Scores are valid for a 3-year period from the date of testing.

English Placement testing Interpretation Guide

Math Placement testing Interpretation Guide

Program Placement testing Interpretation Guide

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Learning Assessment and Testing Services

Appointments are not necessary for placement tests.

Please Note: Closing times for all centers will be enforced, and all testing must conclude at time of closing. No new tests will be started within 30 minutes of closing time. The ACCUPLACER® WritePlacer test must be started no less than two hours before closing.

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