ACCUPLACER is a series of tests that evaluates skills in reading, writing, and math. Learn more here. This exam helps place new students into ZSC courses or qualify middle school or high school students for College Credit Plus (CCP). A ZSC Student Services Advisor or CCP Advisor reviews scores and helps make appropriate recommendations for course registration.  

Accuplacer Preparation

• Schedule your Accuplacer.
• Prepare with Accuplacer Test Prep Resources.

At the Testing Center

• Please know your social security number or SSID when you come to The Testing Center. This will be used as an Accuplacer test identification number.
• There is a $10 fee for each retake within one year. Please schedule as a retake and pay at the Business Office (downstairs in College Hall). 
• ALL Accuplacer testers are required to present photo identification. Proper identification includes state ID, driver's license/permit, or student ID.
• IMPORTANT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION: If you are a middle or high school student who does not have photo ID, please complete the Accuplacer ID form with your school counselor. Click here for the Accuplacer ID form with instructions.

Accuplacer Release of Scores

• Complete the Accuplacer Student Consent for Release of Scores and return to the Testing Center (for scores to be sent to another college or university).
• For potential CCP students needing scores sent to a middle school or high school, please complete the Student Consent for Release of Scores and return to the Testing Center.

ALEKS is a web-based program used to determine a student’s readiness for mathematics courses. Upon taking the initial test at The Testing Center, students can then continue to use the program to work on skills and later retest for attempts at a higher course placement. A ZSC Student Services Advisor or CCP Advisor will review scores and help make appropriate recommendations for course registration. 

• Schedule an ALEKS math assessment.

CLEP exams provide opportunity to earn credit for introductory courses and move to more advanced courses sooner, saving time toward your degree (CLEP, 2023).

• Please register and pay at the CLEP website here.
• Please bring your printed CLEP "ticket" and a government issued ID to The Testing Center.
• Please note: CLEP recommended scores are not always the required scores for college credit.

If you’re in an industry that either requires or encourages you to maintain accreditation or regulatory standards, we can help (Meazure Learning, 2023).

• View the list of testing programs provided by Meazure Learning.
• Prepare for your Meazure Learning test.

At The Testing Center:

• Candidates should bring their Meazure Learning confirmation email.
• Candidates must present a government-issued photo ID with signature.
• Candidates will sign the Meazure Learning Honor Code at The Testing Center.
• No items are allowed in the testing room. Lockers are available for personal items.

Zane State College is a certified Pearson VUE Testing Center. 

• Please schedule and pay for your test through Pearson Vue at Test-taker home - Pearson VUE.
• Candidates must bring proper identification as required by the test sponsor.
• Candidates will sign a corresponding rules agreement form and may have their photo taken before testing.
• Candidates are not permitted to take items into The Testing Center. Lockers are available for personal items.