Testing Services

The mission of Testing Services is to assist the university with assessment services to admit and retain the students who attend Alcorn State University. College entrance and placement tests and other forms of assessments are vital to a student’s first two years to effectuate student learning outcomes. Testing services not only include planning, administering, and scoring tests and assessments, but also interpreting results, maintaining strict confidentiality, and properly securing test documents. The Office of Testing Services values world-class customer service.

Standardized Tests Administered

ACCUPLACER – is a computerized placement test mandated by Mississippi’s Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) for students who do not meet one of the four admissions standards to enroll in any of its eight public universities. The suite of tests determines a student’s knowledge in math, reading and writing. Students granted admission as Over 21 will take this test to determine if there is a need to enroll in intermediate level courses.

American College Test (ACT) – is the leading US college admissions test, measuring what students learn in high school to determine their academic readiness for college. The ACT Information and Registration Bulletin is only available online. For the most current and comprehensive resources for test takers, click on the commonly used links listed below.

Placement Test – students age 21 and over, who have met Alcorn State University’s admissions requirements, but need to be tested to determine their skill level, will take this test. Academic advisors use the results of the assessment to enroll these students into a math, reading, or writing course. The ACCUPLACER is used for this purpose.

Please contact Ms. Cayou at [email protected] or 601-877-6226 to schedule a placement test.