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Placement Testing (ACCUPLACER)
Practice and be prepared for ACCUPLACER by using College Board's online test-prep resources.
Delgado Community College no longer requires students to take a placement test. The default course placement, for students who do not submit current and appropriate ACT scores for college placement, will be the College's skill-building courses (ALIT 099, MATH 097, and CCSS 107). However, the Testing Center administers the College Board ACCUPLACER Next Generation assessment for students seeking to improve their course placement. The assessment is comprised of exams that cover three subject areas: English, Math, and Reading.
The placement assessment is not pass or fail. It is only used to determine students' starting points in English, Math and Reading and to determine if developmental coursework is required. Students requiring developmental coursework in English and/or Reading will enroll in ALIT 099 – Academic Literacy in lieu of the stand-alone courses in those disciplines. The placement assessment may only be repeated once a year based upon successful completion of one of the College's review courses.
The ACCUPLACER Next Generation assessment is computerized and untimed. Upon completion of the placement assessment, students will be referred for academic advising.
There is a non-refundable testing fee for all tests administered in the Testing Center. Students should contact the office on their home campus/site for more information.
Applicants will not be refused admission to the college because of assessment scores. If the placement assessment is taken, scores are valid for three years and are used for academic advising and placement only. You cannot retake the Accuplacer Placement Test, you must register to take the Verification test in person at the Testing Center.
NOTE: The following Technical Division programs require no placement assessment:
- Barber Stylist, T.D.
- Carpentry, C.T.S.
- Certified HVAC Technician, C.T.S.
- Cosmetology, T.D.
- Commercial Electrician, C.T.S.
- Precision Machining, C.T.S.
- Residential Electrician, C.T.S.
- Small Industrial Electrician, C.T.S.
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Welding, C.T.S. programs.
How do I get placed into my first English Course at Delgado?
Option 1-Placement in Intensive English Composition I (ENGL 110)
Students who do not have placement test scores may register for Intensive English Composition I, a 6 credit hour transfer level English class. This option is for students who are not confident in their college-level reading and writing skills or students who want to brush up on their critical thinking, critical reading, and formal writing skills
Option 2-Short Questionnaire
This option is for students who are self-reflective and will honestly answer questions about their previous experience in English classes and their reading and writing skills. Students may take the questionnaire by clicking here. A student ID number (L#) is required to submit the form. Upon completion of the questionnaire, students will be sent an email explaining the next steps. There is no fee to take this questionnaire. PLEASE NOTE: You can only take the questionnaire ONCE.
Option 3-Testing
This option is for students who either have current (within the last three years) ACT or Accuplacer Next Generation scores or are confident standardized test takers. If students have current ACT scores, they should have them sent to the college and meet with an advisor to discuss placement. Students who are confident test-takers can register to take the Accuplacer Next Generation test at the bottom of this page. There is a $15 fee to take this test. (Students who have taken the Accuplacer Next Generation at another college should have their scores sent to the college before they meet with their academic advisor.)
Please refer to the charts below for score and placement information.
English Course Placement Based on ACT
| Course | ACT Score* |
| ENGL 110 | ACT English Score 17 and below |
| ENGL 101 | ACT English Score 18-21 |
| ENGL 101 Honors | ACT English Score 22 |
| ENGL 102 | ACT English Score 25 |
*Students who want to improve the placement above, may opt to take the ACCUPLACER
NG Writing and ACCUPLACER NG Reading Exam.
English Course Placement Based on ACCUPLACER Next Generation
| Course | ACCUPLACER Next Gen. (ANG) Score |
| ENGL 110 | ANG Writing 249 and below |
| ENGL 101 | ANG Writing 250-274 |
| ENGL 101 Honors | ANG Writing 275-300 |
English Course Placement Based on Delgado In-House Placement – English (DIPE)
| Course | DIPE Score |
| ENGL 110 | DIPE Score 12 and below |
| ENGL 101 | DIPE Score 13+ |
Transfer or Re-Admit students who did not attain at least the above sub-scores on
the ACT test within the past three years or did not complete an English or Math class
from their previous institution should verify with the Academic Advisor associated with their program/academic division the necessity to complete the placement
test.
How do I get placed into my first Mathematics Course at Delgado?
Placing into the correct Math class is critical to student success. There are three placement options for Math classes at Delgado:
Option 1-Placement in Corequisite (MATH 020/120 or 030/130)
The Corequisite Course is for student that currently does not have placement test scores, high school transcripts, or a previous college-level Math course history that places them directly into a college-level Math course must enroll in corequisite support courses. The Corequisite Course pair must be registered for simultaneously in LoLA. Pairs must have the same course section number. The course pairs are scheduled in LoLA such that the corequisite support meets right before the college level course.
For additional information please refer to Corequisite Mathematics Course Information.
Option 2- Use High School transcripts for Math placement (Transcripts must be no more than two-years-old).
This option is for recent High-School graduates who performed well in their Math courses and displayed above average performance in all of their studies. Please refer to the chart below for the courses that you can take using your high school transcript and the requirements for each course. Students who believe they meet the requirements should submit a request for pre-requisite override. Students will need to attach a copy of their High School transcripts and must know their Student ID number (L#) to submit the form. Once the processor has reviewed the request, students will receive an email from the Science and Math division with the override decision. Students still unsure of how to proceed should contact their Academic Advisor for guidance.
Option 3-Testing
This option is for: Students who either have current ACT scores (within the last three years) or current Accuplacer Next Generation math scores (within the last three years) or are confident standardized test takers. Students who have current ACT scores should have them sent to the college and meet with an advisor to discuss placement. Students who do not have current scores but are confident test-takers may register to take the Accuplacer Next Generation test at the bottom of this page. There is a $15 fee to take this test. (Students who have taken the Accuplacer at another college within the last three years should have their scores sent to the college before they meet with their academic advisor.)
Please refer to the charts below for score and placement information.
Mathematics Course Placement Based on ACT
| Course(s) | ACT Score* |
| Corequisite MATH 020 or 030 | ACT Math Score below 18 |
| MATH 099 or 133 | ACT Math Score 17 or higher |
| MATH 120 or 128 | ACT Math Score 19 or higher |
| MATH 123 or 124 or 130 | ACT Math Score 22 or higher |
| MATH 140 | ACT Math Score 24 or higher |
| MATH 131 or 151 or 220 or 203 | ACT Math Score 26 or higher |
| MATH 221 | ACT Math Score 28 or higher |
*Students attempting to improve their placement based on their ACT score can take
the ACCUPLACER NG Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, & Statistics (QAS) Exam. Students
scoring at least a 263 on that exam will also take the ACCUPLACER NG Advanced Algebra
and Functions (AAF) Exam.
Mathematics Course Placement Based on ACCUPLACER Next Generation
| Course(s) | ACCUPLACER Next Gen. (ANG) Score |
| MATH 097 or 113 | ANG QAS 200-241 |
| MATH 097 or 114 | ANG QAS 242-249 |
| Corequisite MATH 020 or 030 | ANG QAS 200-262 or ANG AAF 200-249 |
| MATH 128 or 133 | ANG QAS 250-262 or ANG AAF 250-275 |
| MATH 123 or 124 or 130 or 140 | ANG QAS 263-300 or ANG AAF 250-275 |
| MATH 131 or 151 or 220 or 203 | ANG AAF 276-300 |
Mathematics Course Placement Based on High School Transcripts**
| Course(s) | High School Transcript |
| Corequisite MATH 020 or 330 | Alg. I, Alg. II, and Geometry grades of “C” and cumulative HS GPA 2.5 |
| MATH 120 or 128 or 133 | Alg. I, Alg. II, and Geometry grades of “C” and cumulative HS GPA 2.8 |
| Math 130 | Alg. I, Alg. II, and Geometry grades of “B” and cumulative HS GPA 2.8 |
** Transcript cannot be more than 2 years old.
Transfer or Re-Admit students who did not attain at least the above sub-scores on the ACT test within the past three years or did not complete an English or Math class from their previous institution should verify with the Academic Advisor associated with their program/academic division the necessity to complete the placement test.
What subjects are covered on the placement assessment?
Writing, Reading, and based on demonstrated proficiency up to two levels of Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, & Statistics and Advanced Algebra & Functions) are all covered on the assessment.
What Delgado locations offer the ACCUPLACER assessment?
The ACCUPLACER placement assessment is offered at the City Park and West Bank Campuses as well as the Sidney Collier and River City Learning Sites.
Are there study/preparation materials?
Yes! Please visit College Board's online test prep-resources for ACCUPLACER for sample questions and the free Official Study App.
Sign up for Free review and skills-boosting courses to prepare for the placement exam. English/Reading and Math classes both have two weeks of class.
How do I pay for the assessment?
Delgado students will be charged a $15 non-refundable fee upon scheduling the assessment. The cost is $40 for non-Delgado students. Non-Delgado students should contact the Testing Center at their Campus or Site for more information.
Payment by Debit/Credit Card - Quick & Easy: Reserve Your Seat Now!
Schedule your ACCUPLACER Placement exam online by clicking on your campus below; and follow the instructions to schedule a test date and time and pay online.
Cash Payments
Cash payments can be made at the Bursar Office on the City Park and West Bank Campuses. Receipt
of payment must be brought to the Testing Center to complete the registration process.
Please note: Examinees must arrive 45 minutes prior to the beginning of a test for cash payments in order to test on the same day. Paying and testing on the same day depends on seat availability in the Testing Center.
How do I check available dates and sign up for the Delgado Placement Assessment?
Click on your campus or learning site below to schedule your test. Once there, choose ACCUPLACER as your group and Placement Assessment for your semester/term of entry as your exam.
What happens after I complete the assessment?
First Time Freshman will be sent directly to advisors in the Center for New Student Engagement and Transition for Advising and Registration. Re-Admit and Transfer students may meet with their divisional advisor and/or register on-line via LoLA (Delgado’s online student portal).
Contact Us
| City Park Campus Building 2, Room 302 504-671-5080 |
West Bank Campus LaRocca Hall, Room 303 504-762-3198 |
Sidney Collier Site Building 3, Room 117A 504-941-8526 |
River City Site Building A, Room 238 504-342-3412 |
Admissions applications must be submitted prior to assessment.
No personal items, including but not limited to, mobile phones, hand-held computers/personal digital assistants (PDAs) or other electronic devices, pagers, smart watches, purses, firearms or other weapons, hats (and other non-religious head coverings), bags, books, and/or notes are allowed in the testing rooms. You must store all personal items in a secure area as indicated by the Testing Center staff or return them to your vehicle. If you refuse to store your personal items, you will be unable to test. Please bring appropriate forms of identification for the test you are taking.
If you arrive 15 minutes after the exam is scheduled to start, you will forfeit your registration and will have to repay to reschedule the exam. To reschedule your exam, you must call 24 hours in advance or you will also forfeit your registration and will have to repay to reschedule the exam.