Placement
Test
Information
DSU
uses
ACT
scores
and
placement
tests
to
determine
appropriate
course
placement
in
selected
academic
areas.
All
students
must
participate
in
the
placement
testing
process.
- If you have taken the Enhanced ACT test within
the past 5 years, you will be placed into English, Math and Reading courses
based on these scores. If your ACT math score is greater than 24, you
will complete a computerized math test. All students will complete a
short multiple-choice computer skills test.
- If you do NOT have ACT scores, and you not have
successfully completed general education courses, you will complete computerized
placement tests in writing, reading and mathematics. Sample questions
can be found at http://www.departments.dsu.edu/assessment/placement.htm.
Note
to
transfer
students:
Completion
of
general
education-equivalent
courses
in
writing,
math
or
computing
will
exempt
students
from
placement
testing
in
these
areas.
Completion
of
24
or
more
credit
hours
from
an
accredited
university
will
exempt
students
from
the
reading
placement
process.
Students
who
test
above
the
required
levels
in
mathematics
and/or
computing
skills
should
consult
their
academic
dean
or
academic
advisor
for
information
on
advanced
placement
opportunities.
Students
who
test
below
the
required
levels
in
reading,
math
and/or
writing
will
be
required
to
take
academic
skills
work
in
those
areas.
Sample
questions
for
all
tests
are
on
the
web
(Math
and
Computing)
to
help
you
better
prepare
for
the
placement
tests.
If
you
have
any
questions
regarding
registration,
testing
or
advising,
please
contact
the
Enrollment
Services
Office
at
605-256-5139.
If
special
accommodations
are
needed
to
complete
any
of
the
placement
tests,
please
contact
the
Student
Development
Office
at
605-256-5121.
