Placement Testing

Do I Have To Take It?

Most likely, yes. Placement testing is required of all new students and returning students who have not attended Macomb in several years, but there are a few exceptions.

You must take the Placement Test if:

• You are a new student
• You have not attended Macomb in the last two (2) years
• You have not successfully completed any college-level English, math or reading courses

You may be granted an exemption if:

• You have already successfully completed college-level coursework in English, math and reading
• You completed a similar placement test recognized by Macomb
• You are a guest student
• You are taking courses for personal interest only (allowed up to 16 credit hours)

For more information regarding Placement Test exemptions, contact Counseling and Academic Advising at 586.445.7999 #2

Clinton Township - Center Campus - H103

Warren - South Campus - G370

Email: askanadvisor@macomb.edu

Macomb Community College STRONGLY recommends that students sign up for and access the Placement Testing Study App before attempting their placement exam.

Students who wish to retest any section or the entire Placement Test or the Placement Test for ESL (English for Academic Purposes placement - EAPP) test, must wait seven (7) days from their initial testing date.

• There will be a $25.00 fee for retesting.
• Pay the retesting fee at the Cashier’s Office at either campus.
• Obtain the receipt and take it to the Placement Testing Office.
• Give the receipt to the Placement Testing Proctor.

After the initial retest, students must wait 120 days for further retesting.

• There will be a $25.00 fee for retesting.
• Pay the retesting fee at the Cashier’s Office at either campus.
• Obtain the receipt and take it to the Placement Testing Office.
• Give the receipt to the Placement Testing Proctor.

Scores become inactive after two years. If students need to retest after two years, there will be no fee as this is considered an initial test. Additional tests will be considered retests and the Retesting & Fees Policy will apply. Go directly to the Placement Testing Office to retest if it has been two years since your last test.