Placement Testing

All entering students are assessed through a 3-level screening process for placement in Math and English. Level 1-ACT Placement: all students who have taken the ACT within the last 5 years must make sure their scores are on file with the Admissions Office (251-580-2111). Level 2- High School GPA: (a) If students did not take the ACT test, (b) if students’ scores are over 5 years old, or (c) if students’ scores do not meet guidelines, then the students must make sure that the Admissions Office has their official high school transcript. Level 2 screening is based upon high school GPA and course of study. Level 3- Accuplacer Placement: if students do not meet placement requirements pursuant to the new guidelines for Level 1 and Level 2 screenings, then they will need to schedule a date to take the ACCUPLACER test.

What to expect?

• Test Prep: Access practice questions and practice tests at this link.
• No charge for the first-time students take the ACCUPLACER test.
• The test is not timed but cannot exceed 3 hours.
• Student will be required to show a government-issued picture ID at the beginning of the testing session.
• For a virtual test, students should have access to a desktop or laptop computer with the following minimum requirements:
  • Computer with 1GB of RAM or higher o High-speed internet connection (3 Mbps)
  • Webcam with 640x480 video pixel resolution
  • Computer speakers
  • Computer microphone
  • Flash player version 7 or higher
  • Browser compatibility: Google Chrome required

  How do I schedule a test?

  • You will need to log into your Admissions Portal. (The login information you created when making an application to the College.)
  • Once you have logged in, click on the link that says Events. (You can narrow the results down by selecting the Event Type: Placement Testing.)
  • You will then be able to choose a date, time, and campus that best fits your schedule
  • Virtual test options are also available using this process.

  What other services are offered through the Coastal Alabama testing office?

  • Proctoring services for students and faculty
  • University proctoring services
  • GED and professional testing services

  If you have any questions or problems with the links below, please contact the following individuals:

  • Bay Minette, Fairhope & Gulf Shores – theresa.mcclelland@coastalalabama.edu – 251-580-2185
  • Atmore & Brewton – randal.barnett@coastalalabama.edu – 251-368-7603
  • Monroeville, Thomasville & Gilbertown – jasmine.gamble@coastalalabama.edu - 334-637-3208
  • Brookley Field - cheryl.mcgee@coastalalabama.edu - 251-580-4932

  Coastal Alabama’s Testing Center offers proctoring services for any student needing this service.