Placement Testing

Stratford University is committed to the academic success of its students. Academic advisors use test scores and academic history to determine a student’s preparedness for college-level courses. Students who are required to take arts and sciences courses in their programs must take the placement assessment test. Students may take the required assessment test up to three times. See arts and sciences course descriptions for score requirements. Students who have no previous college education must take the placement test prior to their first term of enrollment. All other students must take the placement test within 30 calendar days of the start of the term unless they have transferred mathematics and/ or English credit.

Because Stratford University understands that it is not uncommon for students to need extra assistance adjusting to their coursework, the University provides 1 hour weekly non-credit workshops to provide additional instruction, tutoring, and support for college-level coursework. Based on ACCUplacer test score, Stratford University may recommend attendance at these workshops to gain the additional skills and confidence to be successful in their academic studies. Any student, regardless of ACCUplacer score, is eligible to register for and attend the workshops.

The ACCUplacer tests are available during Learning Resource Center (LRC) hours; however, testing must begin at least two hours before the LRC closes. Students may direct questions about the test to the Office of Admissions or their academic advisor. Online students who are not able to come to campus to take the placement tests need to contact the Office of Admissions. Students may take the placement test via an online proctored exam or at a remote testing site. The student completes the appropriate test and the scores are generally available to the University immediately; however, a delay can sometimes occur.