Orientation Placement Testing Questions
What is the math and/or English placement test?
The math and English placement tests are, in some situations, used for initial placement into Math or English courses. Most students will place into math and English courses with existing academic information including ACT, SAT, MCA, or high school GPA. Students who would like to take a math course which is higher than the their current math placement may be encouraged by an academic advisor to take this assessment.
Do I need to take the math and/or English placement test?
The need for a placement test is different for each individual student and different for each major. For specific answers for your situation, please visit the University Testing Center website.
What if I need testing accomodations for the math and/or English placement test?
Students needing testing accommodations are encouraged to contact the Minnesota State Mankato Office of Accessibility Resources at 507-389-2825 as soon as possible to establish an academic accommodation plan. Testing accommodations are available only to students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities must provide current documentation of their disability and meet with the Director of Accessibility Resources in order to develop their accommodation plan.
This plan must be in place prior to orientation if test accommodations are being requested for the assessment.
What are Minnesota State University, Mankato's math & English placement policies?
Visit the University Testing Center website to read the official policies on these placements.
What should I expect when taking the placement test?
The test is an untimed, multiple choice exam. Calculators are not permitted. Sample problems can be found by clicking on the Accuplacer Review links on the University Testing Center website.
For more information on the math and English placement test please visit the University Testing Center website. The University Testing Center is located in the New Student and Family Programs office and can be reached at 507-389-5498 or by email at testingcenter@mnsu.edu.
