Placement Test / Registration | Itasca Community College

COVID-19 Information

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation we are currently preparing online/video formats for registration and considering alternatives to testing. Please use the form below to schedule your appointments. More information will be emailed to you prior to your registration appointment to help you prepare for a successful registration.

New Students
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Appointment type New student Transfer student^† Placement Test ONLY – not registering at Itasca ^† Have previously earned college credits in Math and English (Composition)

Will you be an Engineering Student at Itasca? No Yes

Will you be a PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) student at Itasca (completing high school while attending Itasca)? No Yes

Do you need to take the Placement Test? No Yes Some students do NOT need to take the Placement Test. See below to determine if you are exempt.

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Placement Test Information and Exemptions

Transfer Students

Transfer students who plan to transfer credits from another college may be exempt from taking the placement test. Students that are transferring credits from a college that is not part of the Minnesota State system need to send an official copy of their college transcript. To register, please make an appointment to meet with an ICC counselor by calling 218-322-2320 or 218-322-2390.

New Students

New students who are registering for seven or more college credits or plan to enroll in an English or math course are required to take the Accuplacer placement test unless you qualify for one of the exemptions below. The test does NOT determine acceptance, but it is used for course placement. The placement test can be taken at any Minnesota community college or proctored by your high school counselor if you are an out-of-state student. (UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 situation, we are currently working on online/home testing options).The test is NOT timed, so you may pace yourself. On average, students take 90 minutes to complete the assessments (reading and math). Students must have a picture ID to take the placement test.

Exemptions

You do NOT need to take the Accuplacer placement test if you qualify for one of the following exemptions:

You are transferring in English and math credits from another college.
You took the ACT and meet the following score requirements: If you scored 21+ in reading or 18+ in English, you are exempt from taking the reading placement test. If you scored 22+ in math, you are exempt from the math placement test. Students must submit a copy of their ACT scores to the college.
You took the MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) tests in high school and meet the following requirements: If you scored 1158+ on the 11th grade math test, you are exempt from the math placement test. The MCA Reading test is not currently accepted. Students are responsible for acquiring and submitting copies of their MCA scores to Itasca.
You took the SAT and meet the following requirements: If you scored 480+ in reading, you are exempt from the reading placement test. If you scored 530+ in math, you are exempt from the math placement test. Students must submit a copy of their SAT scores to the college.

For more information about course placement and placement test exemptions, download the Accuplacer Placement Test Guide.

Preparation
Accuplacer Preparation Resources

You may wish to prepare for placement tests by reviewing the following sample questions and materials:

Accuplacer Study App (Free)