Basic Skills Placement Testing
Whenever possible, students are encouraged to complete placement testing a week or more prior to registration-orientation. If necessary, admitted students may complete placement testing on the same day as registration-orientation.
Placement Testing
English & Reading Testing
FLCC requires all incoming, degree-seeking students (as well as any individuals seeking to enroll in Freshman English) to complete computer-based ACCUPLACER placement tests. The results of these tests, in combination with previous academic work, are used to assure proper placement in courses. Students will complete a reading comprehension test and a sentence skills test, each of which consists of no more than 22 multiple-choice questions. There is no time limit for completing the tests. View a sample exam.
Math Testing
FLCC requires all incoming, degree-seeking students to complete computer-based ACCUPLACER math placement tests. The results of these tests, in combination with previous academic work, are used to assure proper placement in math courses. Students will complete an algebraic skills test and some will also take a test of college level math skills. Each test consists of multiple-choice questions and is administered without time limits. View sample test questions.
Students are not permitted to bring calculators to the test. A calculator is provided through the computer-based test.
Modern Language Placement
Students should sign up for modern language classes based on their experience in the given language. Effective Fall 2010, FLCC will no longer use a modern language placement exam. Please see the Modern Language Placement Guide
to determine the language class appropriate to your level of ability.
Music Testing
Students entering the Music or Music Recording degree programs are required to take a 35-question music theory test. View sample questions.
Testing Fees
Initial Basic Skills Testing is offered without charge. Re-testing to change a placement is allowed only in special circumstances, and a fee will be charged if such re-testing is done.
Scheduling Basic Skills Placement Tests
FLCC Applicants
For Fall applicants, testing begins in early February; for spring applicants, in early October. To schedule placement tests, students must first apply to FLCC and then sign up for Web Advisor.* Log into your WebAdvisor account, click on “future students” then select “sign up for testing and registration.”
*Detailed information about signing up for WebAdvisor is found below or contact (585)785-1419 for assistance.
Non-Applicants
Students who need placement testing but are not applicants to the College may contact the Center for Advisement at (585)785-1267.
Signing up for WebAdvisor
- Go to Web Advisor and click on “Guest Access.”
- Click on “what’s my password,” then choose “I’m new to WebAdvisor, set up my password.”
- Enter your FLCC ID number (found on your acceptance letter) or enter your Social Security number.
- Follow the steps to determine your temporary password which will be sent to the email address you select (DO NOT SELECT THE AXP.FLCC.EDU option).