ASSET and ACCUPLACER Testing Information
Students entering Rio Salado College will be offered the online Accuplacer placement exams or the paper/pencil ASSET tests. The placement scores are used to recommend classes that match each student's individual skills.
- Placement tests are offered at several locations. View the testing sites and times.
- Assessment tests are provided at no charge to students.
- All testers ARE REQUIRED to present valid and current picture identification before testing. We also require that you have a Student ID number. For information about Student ID numbers, please contact Admissions via e-mail at admissions.info@mail.riosalado.edu or via phone at 480-517-8540.
- Students are permitted one retest (after a 24-hour waiting period) in each subject area per year.
- Assessment scores, for placement into classes such as English, reading and math, will be valid for two years from the date of the original test or retest. The only exception to this the reading exemption which does not expire.
- View FAQ information on validity of assessment scores for EDU285/EDU285AA
- Sample questions for the Accuplacer may be found at
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/preparation-sample.html
- Further study materials can be accessed through TestSoup at http://riosalado.testsoup.com/
- View the placement exam score sheet (PDF) for course placement.
For more information, contact the Tempe Testing Center at Rio Salado, (480) 517-8560 or 1-(866) 517-8560 (Toll-free), or by e-mail at
Testing.RioLearn@mail.riosalado.edu