ACCUPLACER

Please read the entire page for all Accuplacer directives.

No SMART glasses e.g. Google glasses or Ray Ban Meta-prescription or outerwear such as hoodies, sweaters, jackets, or coats are permitted in the testing rooms. No scheduled breaks are allowed during this exam except for unscheduled breaks for restroom and water fountain. Lockers are provided and only accessible during testing for medicine. No water bottles or gum in the test center or test labs.

ACCUPLACER Test Fees/ID Requirements

$33.50 - Accuplacer - 3 Sections (REQUIRED FOR FAU HIGH AND DUAL ENROLLMENT)
RETAKES - IN PERSON

$11.50 - Accuplacer- Retake 1 Section Only
$23.50 - Accuplacer - Retake 2 Sections Only
$33.50 - Accuplacer- Retake 3 Sections Only

A valid state government issued identification card, driver’s license, military card, tribal card or passport with a photo and signature is required no exceptions. No school student identification cards will be accepted. The photo ID must match exactly the name you used when registering. Middle names are not needed. (IE: Double or hyphenated last names. If the ID that you are using on test day has 2 last names, then you MUST register using BOTH last names.)

Testing fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be rescheduled
without an additional fee.

The Parental Responsibility Form must be completed and and presented with acceptable ID at check-in.

Any child not accompanied by a parent/guardian will not be able to test.

Click here to print and complete the PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FORM

Registration Information

FAU HIGH APPLICANTS

***FAU HIGH SCHOOL WILL ONLY CONSIDER SCORES FROM THE FIRST TWO ACCUPLACER ATTEMPTS SUBMITTED PER ADMISSION CYCLE.

THE FULL BATTERY OF EXAMS (READING, WRITING, AND MATH ACCUPLACER ONLY) MUST BE TAKEN IN ONE SESSION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR A RETAKE. SECTIONS CANNOT BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY WHEN YOU ARE TAKING THE ACCUPLACER/ FOR THE FIRST TIME.

FAU High School will only consider scores from the first two Accuplacer attempts submitted per admission cycle. If you are registering multiple test takers, such as siblings, each must have a different phone number in the registration.
DO NOT ENTER A HOTMAIL, MSN, Palmbeachcountyschools.ORG, or OUTLOOK.COM ADDRESS IN THE EMAIL FIELD WHEN REGISTERING. You will not be able to retrieve your score report if you use one of the above email applications.
Contact FAU High School for admissions and score requirements.
FAU High's Admissions Page

Out-of-Area ACCUPLACER Testing Request

Students who wish to take the ACCUPLACER examination outside the FAU area must submit a formal request via email to fautesting@fau.edu
Testing must be conducted at an NCTA testing center.
A list of approved centers is available at: https://www.ncta-testing.org/interactive-map
ACCUPLACER (Out of area FAU High) FAU testing fee is $58.50. Additional fees may apply, one to be paid to the FAU testing center, and those charged by the selected testing site

Identification Alternative

If your child does not have any valid government-issued identification, download and complete the COLLEGEBOARD IDENTIFICATION FORM below. This is the preferred form to be used at this testing center. Email completed form to fautesting@fau.edu and bring the original on test day.

Download the COLLEGEBOARD ID FORM here.

The form must be notarized
The form must contain a passport-type photo that must closely resemble your appearance on test day
The form would need to be emailed to fautesting@fau.edu at least 3 BUSINESS days before test day

Accessing Score Reports After Testing for FAU High and Dual Enrollment

View and print scores after testing at home. See instructions to get your score report here

Access the Accuplacer student portal here https://studentportal.accuplacer.org/#/home

THE STUDENT ID# is the phone number used when you registered for the exam. No dashes, spaces, or brackets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arrival & Check-in:

- How early should we arrive prior to start time?
  We ask that you report 15 minutes prior.
- What is the latest allowable check-in time for this appointment?
  All test takers should be in line at their scheduled appointment time.

Test Format & Duration:

- Is the exam computer-based or paper-based?
  Computer-based
- If computer-based, are students required to bring their own laptops, or are testing devices provided?
  Students will use test center computers.
- While I understand the exam is not timed, how long does it typically take students to complete all sections?
  It varies; all testing must be completed no later than 4:30 pm.

Required Items & Test Rules:

- Beyond a valid photo ID and the signed parent agreement form, what materials should the test taker bring?
  The test taker should only bring a physical government issued ID, parent responsibility form, and cell phone to contact parent/guardian after completing test.
- Are scratch paper, pens, pencils, or external calculators permitted, or are test-taking materials provided on-site?
  We provide scratch paper and pencils. No physical calculators are permitted.

For non-technical questions or concerns, please email fautesting@fau.edu.

Schedule Your Exam

Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

By clicking the "Register Now" Button I agree that I have read and understand that I am registering for the Accuplacer exam to be proctored in-person. I understand the guidelines in the information listed above including the required ID requirements for in-person testing. If I am testing in-person (for FAU High Only), I acknowledge that I am required to bring the required completed parent responsibility form.