Many courses at LCC have minimum skill level requirements in reading, writing, and/or mathematics. These skill levels must be met before a student will be permitted to enroll in those courses. One way students meet these skill prerequisites is by achieving the required scores on placement tests.
Placement test results also play a large role in determining both the level and number of required courses. It is important that you do your best. You are encouraged to use the review materials listed below-both to refresh your knowledge and to become familiar with the question format.
Placement testing is done on a walk-in basis, no appointment is necessary. You must have picture ID to test. Please contact Testing Services at 517-267-5500 with any questions about placement testing.
Do You Need to Test?
You may be able to waive the placement tests if you have any of the following:
- A high school diploma (or final term) or GED within the previous 3 years
- Scores on the SAT, ACT, AP, CLEP, or ASVAB tests
- Completed college-level courses
General Information and Sample Questions
Use the study materials below before testing. LCC currently uses the "Next-Generation Accuplacer." All tests are untimed. The WritePlacer test is an essay, while the Reading, Math and ESL tests are multiple choice. For math, focus mostly on the test that represents the highest level of previously learned material. LCC does not use the Accuplacer Writing (multiple choice) or ESL Sentence Meaning tests.
You are allowed two test attempts per test per year.
Testing Hours and Locations
Hours and Locations
You do not need an appointment to take the LCC placement test. Each test takes approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. You must start your test at least one hour before closing time.
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Placement Testing Center - Gannon Building StarZone* |
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| DAY | OPEN | LAST TEST | CLOSE |
| Monday - Tuesday | 8am | 4pm | 5pm |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 8am | 4pm | 5pm |
| Friday | 8am | 3pm | 4pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | ||
*Placement Testing is also available in the Course Testing Center (TLC 104) during its hours of operation.
These LCC extensions centers also provide placement testing
- West Campus Student Services
- East Campus Student Services
- Livingston Center Student Services
ACCUPLACER Cut Scores and Placement Levels
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Reading Level |
Test Score |
Accuplacer Test |
|---|---|---|
| 1 2 3 4 5* |
200 225 (Score under review) 240 244 253+ |
Reading |
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Writing Level |
Test Score |
Accuplacer Test |
| 1 2 3 4 6* 7 8 |
0 or 1 2 3 4 5+ 6 and Reading ≥275 7+ and Reading ≥275 |
WritePlacer Essay |
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Math Level |
Test Score |
Accuplacer Test |
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200 = MATH 106 235 = MATH 105 or 106 245 = MATH 105 |
Arithmetic |
| 4 4 5 |
225 250 = MATH 109 260 |
Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics |
| 5 6* 7 9 |
220 245 260 270 |
Advanced Algebra and Functions |
*College-level placement
Discuss your placement with an advisor to ensure you enroll in the correct courses.
Other Testing Services
LCC Testing Services provides outside proctoring services for students from other Colleges and Universities and is a CLEP Test Center.
There is a $20 proctoring fee per test at our center. Fill out the appropriate form below.
You will receive a proctor confirmation email notification after your request is processed.
Contact Us
Placement Testing
Gannon Building StarZone
Course Testing
TLC 104
Phone: 517-267-5503
Email: lcc-testing-services@lcc.edu