CPT

Description:

The primary function of the CPT is to determine which course placements are appropriate for college students and whether developmental studies are needed. The test helps provide college faculty with information about your level of skill and accomplishment in reading, writing, English and mathematics (College Level Math or Elementary Algebra). Your college may use the scores you receive and other information you provide to help determine the English, Mathematics, and Reading courses most appropriate for you at this time. You must be a USF student in order to take the CPT test in Testing Services.

Format and Delivery:

The CPT is a computerized test utilizing the ACCUPLACER system with the sequence of test questions varying based on the needs of the individual student in cooperation with his or her advisor.

Type:

Academic Placement Test

Registration Process:

Please note that Testing Services only tests University of South Florida students taking the exam for USF. To schedule an exam, submit your payment online at www.usf.edu/testing/payment.asp. Wait a day for your payment to process, then call Testing Services to schedule your test date and time. Please note that rescheduling without cost will only be done for cases of medical emergencies and will require documentation.

Test and Fees:

First-time test takers will be charged $25 and may take up to three subsections of the exam in a single testing session. Retakes of any subsection of the CPT are $35. Submit your payment at www.usf.edu/testing/payment.asp

Retest Policies:

Students must wait at least 5 business days (or less with written advisor approval) to retake the CPT. To schedule a CPT retake students must submit a $35 credit card payment to USF Testing Services. Submit your CPT retake $35 credit card payment at www.usf.edu/testing/payment.asp

Testing Schedule:

Testing Services currently offers the CPT Monday through Friday at 10:00am and 1:30pm, as well as most Saturdays at 9:00am.

Seating for this exam is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. During periods of increased demand, your first-choice of testing date and time may not be available. Examinees should register as early as possible to avoid potential scheduling conflicts. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED. You must schedule an appointment at least one business day ahead of time. We are unable to accommodate same-day test registration.

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Disability Services

If you require special accommodations based on a documented disability, reasonable accommodations for qualified students will be given. All documentation must be submitted prior to scheduling an examination. Contact Students with Disability Services at 974-4309 if you have questions concerning special accommodations for your exam.