{ NCCC - College Placement Assessments }
In order to help make your experience at Niagara County Community College a successful one, ACCUPLACER assessment scores are used to predict your readiness for college-level coursework. The results of these assessments determine appropriate courses for you to take in your first semester to promote your success.
Please Note: Students who score below college-level are required to take non-credit foundation class(es) in their first semester to promote their future success in college.
A Few Words About the Assessments
NCCC uses ACCUPLACER assessments to determine a student’s placement in the academic areas of math, reading, and writing.
ACCUPLACER is a computer-based, adaptive assessment that measures your abilities in math, reading, and writing. The assessments are very “user friendly”; experience with computers is not necessary. There are no time limits imposed on students during these assessments; you should allow approximately three (3) hours for your appointment.
With the exception of the Reading portion, students may elect to enroll in Foundation Courses in lieu of completing the assessment(s). Please call 614-6728 for further information.
Waiver of College Placement Assessment(s)
One or more of the College Placement Assessments may be waived for applicants who meet any of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of college-level courses in English or Math (Requires Transcript)
OR - Successful completion of NCCC’s Academic Foundation Courses (AAC 042, MAT 004, ENG 099)
OR - Valid scores (less than 3 years old) on NCCC’s College Placement Assessments
OR - Completion of ACCUPLACER assessments at another institution (requires score report)
Writing/Reading
- Score of 77 or higher on NY State Regents Exam for English 11
Reading
- SAT verbal score of 500 or higher
OR - ACT reading score of 23 or higher
Math
- Score of 75 or higher on the New York State Regents Exam for Math A
OR - Score of 65 or higher on the New York State Regents Exam for Sequence III Math or Math B
OR - SAT math score of 500 or higher
OR - ACT math score of 20 or higher
The Admissions Office or Testing Center staff can give you additional information about these policies.
Click here for more information on the assessments. This document explains which assessments are required, how to take them, and provides sample questions.