New Student Assessment Testing
"The ACCUPLACER"
Testing You for Reading, Writing and Math Placement
The ACCUPLACER is required for all first-time students who do not have current ACT/SAT scores or who have not met the ACT/SAT requirement.
The ACCUPLACER consists of three sections; Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills, and Math.
All students are required to show a non-expired picture ID prior to testing. The testing location is in the Wolverine Service Center, 1165 W. 800 S., just north of the main campus.
UVU Students ONLY
The ACCUPLACER is given on a walk-in basis Monday-Friday during office hours, with the last test given out 2 hours prior to closing.
There is a $10.00 fee for taking the test the first time. Additional testing will cost $10.00 per section or $30.00 to retake the entire exam.
Non-UVU Students
The ACCUPLACER is offered by APPOINTMENT only. Please contact the Proctor Exam Center at (801)863-8544 to set an appointment.
Appointments must be set at least 24 hours in advance. The ACCUPLACER costs $50.00 for non-UVU students.
Out-of-State Students
If you are unable to take the Accuplacer test at UVU, arrangements can be made to take the test online from remote locations. Please contact Testing Services at 801 863-6421 for further information. You may also FAX official scores to Testing Services at 801 863-7076 from other academic institutions.
Retesting
If you would like to retake the ACCUPLACER, you must wait TWO WEEKS to do so. After your initial testing, any further testing will be considered a retake with a fee of $10.00 per section.
Pre-Test Review
It is recommended that you prepare ahead of time for your testing experience by taking advantage of some excellent review and preparation resources for the ACCUPLACER test.

