Minot State University offers the ACCUPLACER Placement Exam for students wishing to enroll in a higher level of Math or English. Math and English course placement is determined based on submitted ACT/SAT or ACCUPLACER scores.
You may wish to take the exam for the following reasons:
- No ACT/SAT score
- ACT/SAT score places student in a developmental English or Math course
- Academic majors requires upper level math courses in first semester
To determine if you should take a placement exam prior to orientation, please click on the specific exam below.
- Math Placement: ACCUPLACER Next Generation Advanced Algebra
- English Placement: ACCUPLACER Next Generation Writing
Online tools and resources are available to help you prepare for the exam: ACCUPLACER Practice Site.
Placement Exams are available virtually or in person:
Placement Exam Scheduling
- Contact: Shania Wendel, testingcenter@minotstateu.edu
701-858-3830, 1-800-777-0750, ext. 3830 - Indicate which placement exam you will be completing (Math, English, Math and English)
- Include several dates/times you are available (exams will be scheduled in Central Standard Time)
You are encouraged to take the ACCUPLACER exam prior to your first advising appointment. There is no charge for the first exam.
