Admissions Placement Testing

Placement Testing

Your academic records will be reviewed to determine if testing is needed; many students will be placed in appropriate coursework based on high school or transfer records.

• If you are required to take one or more placement tests, you will be notified by the Admissions Office.
• Test results will determine placement in appropriate reading, writing, and/or math course(s).
• Directions on how to prepare for the test and how to take the test(s) at home can be found on this webpage in the “At-Home Test Instructions & Study Guides” section.
  • Preparation before taking the test is strongly encouraged.
• All tests are untimed and can be taken at-home, if you do not have access to a computer, you can utilize computers at NCCC or your local library.
• Students are allowed to take each placement test twice prior to the start of your first semester.  Test scores are valid for up to 3 years.

Score Placement & Waiver Criteria

The following charts outline criteria to determine if you are placed in courses without further testing:

• Writing/Reading:  Any new student who provides documentation with a High School GPA will be placed according to the Writing/Reading Waiver and Course Placement Chart. Other students will be further reviewed for waiver criteria and may need to take the NCCC Writing and/or Reading tests.
• Math:  Students who have satisfied one of the requirements on the Math Waiver and Course Placement Chart will be waived from testing.

Academic Adjustments for Students with Disabilities

Placement tests are untimed. This means an academic adjustment for extended time is not necessary. Students who need other academic adjustments for the placement tests should contact Accessibility Services prior to taking any tests.

• 716-614-6728 or access@niagaracc.suny.edu

Contact

Testing Center
Phone: 716-614-6728
Fax: 716-614-6819
Email: testingcenter@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: A-167
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm