Prospective students may need to take a placement exam for placement purposes at OSU-OKC.
We currently use the ACCUPLACER™ which is a comprehensive, computerized test system
that determines appropriate placement in reading, writing and math courses.
There are 3 sections of the OSU-OKC Placement Exam:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math – Quantitative Reasoning
See your advisor for an Orange Ticket listing the exam you need to complete. An Orange
Ticket is required for testing.
Cost: Free for OSU-OKC students needing placement into OSU-OKC classes.
Time Allowed: Not timed but
- Reading or Writing: 45 min to complete one section – 1½ hours to complete both
- Math: 1 hour to complete.
How to take the OSU-OKC Placement Exam
- Talk with your advisor to determine which sections of the placement test you need
to take.
- Make an appointment to take your OSU-OKC Placement Exam
SCHEDULE AN EXAM
Three ways to take the ACCUPLACER:
ONE: At the OSU-OKC Testing Center
- Quickest way to have your scores entered into your student account and register for
classes
TWO: At an ACCUPLACER approved Testing Center near you
- The next quickest way to have your scores entered into your student account and register
for classes. Usually within 24 hours of completion of your exam.
- If you choose this option, we will call you to arrange with you for a voucher to be
sent to an approved ACCUPLACER testing center near you.
- Any fees associated with testing at an approved ACCUPLACER testing center are the
student’s responsibility
- You will need to email the testing center once you have completed the exam at okc.testing@okstate.edu to have your scores added to your account.
THREE: Online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU
- This method will take 5-7 business days from the day you take your exam for your scores
to be entered into your student account.
- Read the requirements for taking the ACCUPLACE online
- Watch a video about the Live+ Experience: https://meazurelearning.wistia.com/medias/3yeyj6debu
- If you choose this option, when registering, you will receive an email from ACCUPLACER
noreply@accuplacer.org with instructions on how to take your exam
- If you don’t have an email from ACCUPLACER within 2 business days from the time you
notify the testing center of your appointment, please email okc.testing@okstate.edu or call 405-945-8648
- Once you have completed your exam, scores will be available 5 – 7 business days.
EACH ACCUPLACER subject can be taken 3 times PER TESTING PERIOD.
Enrollment periods are as follows:
- June 1st – July 31st
- August 1st – December 31st
- January 1st – May 31st
If a student has already tested in 1 subject 3 times, they will need to wait until
the next testing period begins to test again in that subject.

ACCUPLACER Study Materials
Requirements for taking the ACCUPLACER online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU
If you are requesting to take your OSU-OKC Placement Exam online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU,
you should receive an email in 1-2 business days from the day you request your appointment
from:
- ACCUPLACER NoReply@accuplacer.info with information to complete your exam online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU.
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE TESTING
If you request to take your exam online/remote, it means you and your environment
will be monitored by a live proctor, recorded, and reviewed. You will need to complete
thorough room pans/scans, remain completely in front of the webcam from the shoulders
up, and stay in one room by yourself for the entirety of the exam (This is not a complete
list of requirements).
Checklists have been included in the exam to assist with completing all necessary
tasks.
Once the test session is completed, the video is reviewed and flagged for irregularities.
It is then reviewed again for validity of the scores. This process will take 5 –
7 business days, and you will be notified by email when it is completed. All scores
are marked unofficial until they have been verified.
If there is anything that is asked of you that you do not want to complete, do NOT
proceed with testing and contact the Testing Center. There are other options for
you to complete the OSU-OKC Placement tests.
We are using Meazure Learning LIVE+ to administer your exam. At this time, there is no cost for the student to take this
exam. You will need to create an account and then schedule an appointment to take
your exam online.
Watch a video showing your online check in: https://meazurelearning.wistia.com/medias/3yeyj6debu
For more information: https://pages.meazurelearning.com/accuplacer-student-portal again, we are using LIVE+
Here are some links for more information:
Requirements for taking your exam online: (failure to comply with these requirements may result in your scores being invalidated.)
- Upload your valid unexpired ID that has your current picture and information.
- Remove watches, sunglasses, headphones, and non-religious head coverings.
- Test alone in a well-lit room and remain in the room alone throughout the entirety
of the exam.
- Your full head and upper shoulders must remain in view of the webcam, with the webcam
and microphone on for the entirety of the exam session.
- Do not obstruct your identity in any way whether electronically, sitting in front
of a bright light, or with sunglasses, hats, scarves, etc.
- Clear your desk and surrounding area.
- All electronics, i.e. earbuds, cell phones, dual computer monitors, TV's, radios,
etc., are turned off or stored outside of the room. Only have one monitor is allowed
while testing.
- Scan the room 360 degrees, the desktop, under the desk
- Calculators of any kind are NOT allowed. I do NOT have any type of calculator. There
is a calculator icon in the upper right-hand corner of the ACCUPLACER screen. If it
is there, it is allowed for that question. If it is not there, it is not, and use
of the scratch paper is recommended.
- Do not talk or read the exam aloud
- Adequate equipment and internet are required to complete this exam.
MATH EXAM: show both sides of the scratch paper.
- At the start of the exam
- At the end of the exam: Show both sides of the scratch paper and tear it up in front of the camera.
AT THE END OF THE EXAM
- Contact the proctor to complete the Exam Exit Procedures
- Math exam: show both sides of the scratch paper.
- Tear up the scratch paper in front of the camera before exiting the exam.
- All scores are unofficial until your test session is reviewed by a proctor. This may
take up to 7 business days. You will be notified by email once your test session has
been reviewed.
- You must comply with ACCUPLACER, Meazure Learning/ProctorU, and OSU-OKC’s testing
policies
- There are other options for taking the placement exams, if you are unable to complete
the tasks being asked of you.
Minimum Computer Requirements:
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Operating System Windows 10 or later
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Mac OS 11.0 or later
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All recent compatible versions of ChromeOS (Extension workflow only)
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Browser (extension workflow only) Chrome
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Firefox
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Connectivity 1 Mbps (1024 Kbps) Upload & Download
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(mobile hotspots and tethering are discouraged)
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Webcam 640x480 resolution
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Microphone All microphones other than those built into headphones are permitted.
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Speakers Built-in or external speakers are required.
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RAM 4GB
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CPU We recommend 2 cores at 2.4ghz
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Monitor Resolution 1366x768
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Ports UDP/TCP 80
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UDP/TCP 443
For more information contact the testing center okc.testing@okstate.edu or 405.945.8648