Accuplacer System
Description
The ACCUPLACER System is designed to provide placement, advisement, and guidance information for students entering Thompson Rivers University (TRU). The five main tests (reading comprehension, sentence structure, WritePlacer Plus, arithmetic and elementary algebra) are presented in a computer-adaptive mode. All tests are untimed except for WritePlacer Plus that has a one hour time limit. Basic calculators are permitted for all program testing except for ABE/University Preparation. To obtain a detailed description of each test, please click here:
ACCUPLACER test descriptions.
For more information and sample questions, please refer to
the College Board ACCUPLACER website
.
Purpose
Entrance requirement or advisement tool for the following programs:
Fees
A $30 entry assessment testing fee that must be paid before test results will be processed.
Procedure
- Schedule an appointment to write the ACCUPLACER through the Assessment Centre by phone, fax, email or register online here.
- Complete the ACCUPLACER entry assessment on established date. For the testing session, you must bring picture ID, the testing fee and a basic calculator if permitted.
- Results will be forwarded to the Admissions Office and/or the chairperson or lead instructor of the program within one week of writing the test as long as the entry assessment fee has been paid.
- The Admissions Office or the chair/lead instructor will notify the student of their results.
- These scores are valid for one year.
Scoring Information
For information on how to interpret the test scores, please click here. For information on placement into TRU programs based on the ACCUPLACER test scores, please click here.
Rewrite Policy
An applicant may rewrite one or more of the ACCUPLACER tests after their initial attempt. It is highly recommended that the applicant spend several weeks reviewing the subject matter before attempting the rewrite. If the applicant’s scores on the rewrite still do not meet the program requirements, before the applicant can attempt a subsequent rewrite, s/he must submit documentation indicating successful participation in an upgrading course or tutoring program, or wait until at least one year has passed since the last testing session. The fee for a rewrite is $20.
Testing Dates
- Every Wednesday morning at TRU Kamloops.
- Off campus Testing - for information about completing this assessment elsewhere, please click here.
For more information, contact the TRU Assessment Centre at: assess@tru.ca