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Placement Testing

  Frequently Asked Questions about Placement Testing

Who should take a Placement Test?
Click on the above links for  Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students for important information regarding writing, foreign language and mathematics requirements at CCSU.
How do I sign up for a Placement Test?
Call our office at (860) 832-1900 to sign up for available Placement dates (varies per semester).

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 What do I need to bring to the test?
•  A photo ID (i.e. driver's license or school ID). We will need to see this for identification purposes.
•  Your 8-digit CCSU ID number (either written down or on a Blue Chip card). This is how your  scores are recorded.
•  A calculator up to a TI-86. However, a calculator is not necessary to complete the exam.

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 Where does the test take place?
Placement exams for Math and English are held in the in Copernicus Hall Room 22413.    Copernicus Hall is building #23 on a campus map.  For directions to CCSU, click here.

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Practice Questions for Math and English Placement Tests
Studies show that if you prepare for the placement exam, you will perform better.  The links below offer practice exercises for both the Math and English Placement Exams:
Department of Mathematics at CCSU (math samples only)
English Practice Questions from Brookdale Community College (External Link)
Math Practice from Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Minnesota (PDF)  (External Link)
Westfield State College Department of Mathematics (External Link)
Study Guide Zone (Informational Resource for Math and English) (External Link)

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