Placement Testing

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Placement Testing - ACCUPLACER

Placement testing at SD Mines is handled by ACCPLACER.

ACCUPLACER is an academic placement test. Your scores are used to determine registration in the Math and English courses that match your skill levels.
ACCUPLACER tests use a multiple-choice format. There’s no time limit on the tests. Learn more about the ACCUPLACER Math and Sentence Skills tests.
Find other answers to questions you might have at our ACCUPLACER FAQ page.

Contact the Tutoring and Testing Coordinator ( Thomas.Mahon@sdsmt.edu) or call (605) 394-2428 to make an appointment to take ACCUPLACER.

ACCUPLACER at a test site – For your convenience, you are allowed to test at any of the SDBOR schools. Please inform me if you intend to test at any one of the SDBOR schools and it will be my pleasure to get you connected with the proper test administrator.
SDBOR Schools: Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota.
ACCUPLACER with a proctor – For these exams, you can find a qualified proctor at a library, high school, or college or university testing center. You can email Thomas.Mahon@sdsmt.edu for the necessary forms to start the process of setting the proctor up in our system.
ACCUPLACER at home – You can complete the ACCUPLACER testing on your own at home through the use of an online proctoring system. The online proctoring system is available 24/7 and the cost is $25. Technical requirements are available at http://onlineproctornow.com/techreq.php?cid=2.
Please let us know which testing option you decide to utilize. If you have any questions or will not be able to complete the testing, please contact our office at 605-394 2428 or Thomas.Mahon@sdsmt.edu.