Zoom is an online system that creates video, audio, and wireless screen-sharing experiences. More information about the Zoom platform can be found here.

Ramapo College takes test security very seriously and Zoom is an approved vendor for remote proctoring by the CollegeBoard and Accuplacer. Information about Zoom’s privacy and security policies can be found here.

Please note, all tests require that the identification of the student taking the test must be verified by the use of a picture ID issued by a state or federal agency.  We will check your photo ID at the beginning of your test. Testing may be recorded for security purposes and will only be viewed by Ramapo College Testing Center staff.

Since Ramapo College has gone test optional many students are choosing to not submit SAT or ACT scores and instead must take our placement tests. If you did not submit SAT or ACT scores you are required to test for Accuplacer Math and Accuplacer Reading/Essay. Accuplacer Calculus is only required if you are pursuing a major that requires Calculus.

If you are majoring within the school of Theoretical and Applied Science (ex: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering Physics) you are REQUIRED to take the Calculus Placement test. Even if you are exempt from the Math Placement Test, you still need to take the Calculus Placement. The only way to be exempt from the Calculus Placement Test is if you have college level credit for Pre-Calc or Calculus already.

Calculus Placement is NOT required for Nursing majors, psychology majors, or business majors.

The Accuplacer placement testing for Math, Calculus, and Reading/Essay is available weekly. When you go to our sign up form you will see our available test days and times. All appointments must be made at least 2 business days in advance.

Zoom has a comprehensive list of requirements and supported operating systems which can be found here.

Please additionally check that your computer can run Accuplacer. If you “fail” any of the system checks please make sure to remedy them before your test session. Please ensure that you have the proper technology requirements before making your appointment.

No calculators are permitted for the test and no other outside materials are allowed. An online calculator will be available during the Math & Calculus exam on the Accuplacer testing page on questions that the test permits use.

Scrap paper is permitted during your test. The proctor will ask to see your scrap paper in advance of the test, at the conclusion of the test, and will need to see you tear up the scrap paper and dispose of it before signing off.

The Math and Calculus Placement Tests are not timed. However, we have found that students typically spend 1 ½ hours on the test.

If you are taking both tests together (which is a common practice for incoming first year students) please plan to dedicate about 3 hours total to your placement testing. If you are using a laptop for your test, please ensure you have it connected to a power source so that your battery stays charged for the duration of the test.

• First time testers: $40.00 (non-refundable) paid via credit card at time of registration.
• Re-test: $10.00 (non-refundable) paid via credit card at time of registration.

Your ISR (Individual Score Report) will be emailed to your Ramapo email address at the conclusion of your test. Math and Calculus will be scored immediately. The Reading/Essay test is often scored immediately but some scores will be placed under further review. Ramapo College has found that students scoring within certain ranges of the Reading/Essay test are best reviewed by a Critical Reading and Writing faculty member for more accurate placement. In this scenario, you would receive your new placement within 1 week of testing.

Everyone passes the test. Students who place into developmental courses based upon the results of the placement test should plan to register for and complete these courses before or during their first semester of enrollment at Ramapo College.

Test scores that fall within the following ranges are eligible for the Math/Calculus re-test option: Advanced Algebra and Functions 275-280 (Calculus) or 250-260 (Pre-Calculus).

On the Reading/Essay Placement Test, the range for re-test is an essay score of 1-6. If your essay score falls within this range, you are eligible to re-test.

Please note, re-testing will always be the combination of the Reading and Essay portion of the test. The test automatically starts with the Essay submission and then moves on to the Reading portion. We cannot separate sections and only re-test one piece of the test.

• All accommodations (i.e., extended time) must be approved through the Office of Specialized Services.
• If you were affiliated in High School and wish to be affiliated at Ramapo, please contact the Office of Specialized Services (OSS) located in C-205. You can email them at oss@ramapo.edu or call at (201) 684-7514. You can also view affiliation information on the OSS website: https://www.ramapo.edu/oss/