ACCUPLACER

(Sam Houston State University Information Revised 05/29/08)

ACCUPLACER tests are designed to provide placement, advisement, and guidance information for students entering institutions of higher education. These tests are developed by The College Board, with the help of committees of college faculty, to provide information about the student's level of skill and accomplishment in reading, writing, English and mathematics. It determines which courses are appropriate for the student and whether remedial classes are needed. ACCUPLACER presents the tests in a computer-adaptive mode and scores are available immediately after testing.

1. TESTING DAYS AND TIMES: The ACCUPLACER tests are administered Monday thru Friday at either 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 2:00 p.m. Examinees need to report to the testing site at least 15-30 minutes prior to their scheduled testing time on their scheduled testing date. A maximum of three hours of actual testing time is allowed once the timing of the test has begun.
2. REGISTRATION/ADMINISTRATION/TEST FEE: A non-refundable, non-transferable registration/administration/test fee of $50.00 is required to take the ACCUPLACER test at SHSU. Students may register for a scheduled test date by coming to the Testing Center, paying the test fee (check, money order, or credit card -- Visa or MasterCard only), and having their name placed on the list for a specific testing date. If registering by mail, a check or money order (made payable to SHSU) must be sent along information indicating the examinee's name, address, social security number, requested date for testing, and phone number where the student may be reached. If registering by phone, a credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is the only form of payment accepted during the phone conversation. Registrations will be taken until the test begins or until the test room is full (seating is limited and registrations are done on a first come-first served basis).
3. TESTING RULES AND CONDITIONS: Students are responsible for reading the Testing Rules and Conditions listed below prior to taking any ACCUPLACER test. Students arriving for an exam after testing has begun will not be allowed to test on that particular testing day. If they would like to reschedule to test on another testing day they will be required to pay the test fee again.
4. ITEMS NEEDED: Students need to bring a current picture identification with signature, one other form of ID (i.e. social security card, student ID, birth certificate, etc.) and their social security number on the day of the test. Examinees will not be allowed to begin testing without the proper identification and the testing session will not be delayed waiting for proper identification to be presented.
5. SCORES: Scores will be available immediately following completion of the test. You will be given a copy of your scores before you leave the Testing Center. A copy of all ACCUPLACER scores for one testing day will be forwarded to the Registrar's Office at the end of the testing day. Please check with the Registrar's Office for current passing score requirements.
6. REGISTRATION AND CLASSES: Please check with the Registrar's Office (936/294-4280 or email them at ask.regstaff@shsu.edu) for further information concerning ACCUPLACER scores, waivers, exemptions, developmental course requirements, and registration requirements for classes at SHSU.
7. STUDENT GUIDE WEB SITE: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Students needing additional information concerning the ACCUPLACER may write to the Testing Center, Sam Houston State University, Box 2240, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2240; visit the office in Academic Building IV, Room 102; call (936) 294-1025; or send an email to test.ctr@shsu.edu.

Testing Rules and Conditions

1. I understand that I must comply with these testing rules and conditions and if I fail to do so, my test results may be canceled, no monies will be refunded and legal action or other remedies may be pursued.
2. I understand that ACCUPLACER is administered to obtain information to assist in placing me in the appropriate course, determining the need for developmental coursework or meeting college or other governing body mandates. I further understand that ACCUPLACER may only be taken for these reasons and may not be taken for any other reason.
3. I understand that I must have proper identification to be permitted to take ACCUPLACER. Proper identification includes two pieces of positive identification one of which includes a picture.
4. I understand that my responses may be used for purposes of training and instruction. Further, I understand that if my response is used for these purposes individual identifying information will be removed.
5. I understand that the test administrators are responsible for maintaining a secure test administration and that I authorize the administrators to act as my agents in maintaining test security and will cooperate with them. I further agree to follow all reasonable oral or written instructions presented at the test administration. I understand that if I fail to comply with this requirement, I may be dismissed from the test administration and/or my score may be canceled.
6. I agree not to communicate with other examinees or other individuals other than the test administrators during the test administration. I further agree not to disrupt or in any way behave in any way that would adversely affect my performance or the performance of other examinees. I understand that if I fail to comply with this requirement, I may be dismissed from the test administration and/or my score may be canceled.
7. I understand that all test questions and other test materials are the property of The College Board and/or its contractors and have been developed at great cost. I further understand that the materials must be kept confidential and secure from disclosure. These materials are not available to me outside of the test administration, either before or after the test administration. I understand that I can not and will not take any assessment materials including notes from the test administration room. Any other duplication of test materials, in whole or in part is prohibited. I promise and agree not to disclose any of the contents of the assessment and will not duplicate or reproduce information contained in those booklets in whole or in part. I understand that if I should fail to comply with this requirement, I may be liable for the costs associated with a failure to comply and may be subject to other legal remedies including injunctive relief for any such action on my part.
8. I understand that my scores will be made available to institutions of higher education, and appropriate state agencies. If I wish to cancel my scores I must do so before leaving the test center by notifying the test administrators in writing of my desire to do so. If The College Board has any doubt about the legitimacy or validity of my score, they may cancel my test score if in their sole opinion there is adequate reason to question the validity or legitimacy of the score.
9. I understand and agree that liability for test administration activities, including but no limited to the accuracy of the assessment materials, assessment scores, administration conditions including computer equipment, will be limited to a retake of the assessment or correction of the scores at no additional charge. I waive all rights to all further claims arising out of any acts or omissions of The College Board or its contractors.
10. I understand that the assessment itself and the assessment program are subject to change at the sole discretion of the College Board and its contractors.

If I object to any of these rules or conditions, I understand that I will advise the test administrators before the test administration and the objection will be considered prior to allowing me to take the assessment. If my objection is not honored, I will not be permitted to take the assessment.

I understand that should any of these rules or conditions or other aspect of the assessment process be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or illegal, the remaining rules, conditions and assessment components will not be affected and will remain in effect.