The Computerized Placement Test (CPT) is available on a walk-in basis at the Seminole Campus. Students may begin testing any time during the hours listed below. Allow at least two hours to complete the full test.

The purpose of the SPC placement test is to measure entry-level skills in the areas of writing, reading, and mathematics. State law mandates that state-supported institutions test the entry-level skills of their students.

This test is not an admissions test that can be passed or failed. Its sole purpose is to assist us in determining your best course placement. Be prepared to do your best when you take the Placement Test.

On the day of the test, bring a photo I.D. with your signature. Arrive rested, stay relaxed, and do your best. Calculators, dictionaries, cell phones, pagers, backpacks, purses, or other materials and belongings are NOT permitted.

You may retake the placement test one additional time based upon the recommendations of the counseling office before you begin your initial session's classes. Before you retest, it is strongly recommended that you take time to review the subject matter of the test you are retaking. The placement test cannot be used to exit out of a college preparatory course in which you are enrolled or have been enrolled.

You need to take the placement test if you are a new student seeking a degree and you have not completed coursework at another college in the areas of English, reading, or mathematics. If you are non-degree seeking but want to take courses that require Placement Test scores, you will have to take the test. Placement Test scores are valid for two years. If you have taken the SAT or ACT within the past two years, check with the Counseling Office staff to determine if these scores can be used for placement purposes in lieu of Placement Test scores.

Students needing testing accommodations due to a disability should contact SPC's Office of Services for Students with Disabilities before taking the Placement Test.

After you take the placement test, complete the Interactive Student Orientation. You may then see a counselor or academic advisor regarding your CPT scores, course placement, and program requirements. See the Seminole Campus Academic Counseling page for information about office hours, Counseling/Advising staff members, and how to contact them.

Practice Questions Websites:
The ACCUPLACER™ Introduction and Test Sample Questions
SPC Placement Test

Tests for online courses and makeup tests for on-campus and TV courses are administered in the Testing Center on a walk-in basis. Please be sure to bring a photo I.D. with you. For available testing hours see below.

Acceleration Mechanism

The Computer Literacy Test - iSkills™ - “The iSkills™ assessment is a comprehensive test of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy that uses scenario-based tasks to measure cognitive skills in a technological environment. This academic assessment provides support for institutional ICT literacy initiatives, guides curricula innovations, benchmarking and comparison with other institutions, and assesses individual student proficiency.” The iSkills™ is offered in the Testing Center on a walk-in basis during regular testing hours, and the test fee is $20.00. This link has more information about the iSkills™ test. For tutorials, see the following links:

• Computer Literacy
• Information Literacy

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College-Level Examination Program - CLEP

College-Level Examination Program ®, (CLEP ®), is an opportunity to receive college credit by demonstrating achievement in a subject by means of a computer-based exam. Students can save time and money by earning a satisfactory score in any of 34 exams and receive the same credit as you would by successfully completing the full semester course. The fee for each exam is $70.00 (as of July 1, 2008), payable to CLEP, plus an administration fee of $15.00 payable to SPC. Two forms of identification are required, the primary form must be a government issued signed picture ID, the secondary must have a photo or signature.

The CLEP is available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment only. Call or stop by the Testing Desk for more information or to make an appointment. Please see this link for SPC Course Credit Awarded for CLEP.

Students may START the College Placement Test between these hours:

Students may START an Academic Test between these hours: