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The College Placement Test assesses students'Ìýcurrent ability levels in reading, writing, and mathematics and can be used to determine if taking developmental classes is in your best interest.

The following Accuplacer sub-tests are given: WritePlacer Essay, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills, Math Computation and Algebra. Results are immediately generated after the test.

Review the Placement Test Score Range.

PLACEMENT TESTING Schedule

If additional Placement Testing is necessary outside of scheduled testing times, please call the Testing Office to make an appointment.

Study Materials and Instructions for Accuplacer placement test to get into Pre-Calculus and Calculus (CLM/Advanced Algebra and Functions test)

For other study guide materials visit the Placement Testing Resources.

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CLEP is a series of examinations that allow individuals to earn college credit for what they know, regardless of where they learned it. CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the United States.

CLEP Tests are scheduled several times a month. The tests are all 90 minutes long, except for College composition which is 120 minutes long.

There is an additional $30 Proctor Fee to take a CLEP Test at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø.

Steps to taking the CLEP Exam

1. Check the CLEP Test Schedule to choose a test date.
2. Register and pay for the test online by visiting the website. (If you have taken the SAT Test in years where registration was online, that username and password can be utilized to register for CLEP Testing.)Ìý Make sure to register your name as it appears on the valid photo ID you plan to use when coming to test.
3. Print your Registration Ticket.Ìý Write the date you plan on testing in the space provided. Please provide a phone number where you can be reached in case of test schedule changes.
4. Submit your Registration TicketÌýto the Testing Center by email to kcarr@sussex.edu or via fax at 973-300-2373 no later than five days before the test date.
5. On the day of testingÌýmake sure to bring your Registration Ticket, your valid photo ID, and your additional $30 Proctor Fee payable to ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø.

For more information on the content and format of any of the CLEP exams, please visit the website.

The DSST is another credit-by-examination program that allows individuals to earn college credit for what they know.

For more information, visit the DSST Test website at or

DSST Tests are offered by appointment only.

Appointments must be made ahead of time with the Testing Center.

There is an additional $30 Proctor Fee to take a DSST TestÌýatÌýÆÞÓÑÉçÇø.

The High School Equivalency (HSE) examÌýoffers a tuition-free alternate path to achieving your high school diploma. The HSE program provides an opportunity to earn your high school diploma.Ìý

The curriculum is self-paced focusing on your educational needs and abilities. Students work in small groups with the help of instructors and tutors. The subjects studied are the same as those included on the HSE Exam; math, science, social studies, language arts, and reading. The program also aids in the transition to college.

For detailed information about the program and test information visit the High School Equivalency Program webpage.

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Pearson Vue offers certification exams for academic, government and professional testing programs.ÌýThese exams are available for Sussex students andÌýforÌýanyone in the community to take. Registration and payment are done through Pearson VUE.ÌýÌý

Pearson Vue exams are offered only on Mondays at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø.

Make-Up Testing is offered by appointment only.

Please call the Testing Center to make an appointment at 973-300-2155 or 973-300-2242.Ìý

**Please Note: It is the student's responsibility to notify the Professor that an appointment has been scheduled so that their test is available in the Testing Office on the day of the appointment.

Off-site TestingÌýfor Sussex StudentsÌý
If you are a Sussex student and need to take a test off-site,Ìýa Proctor Request/Security Agreement form must be filled out and submitted for approval.

PRAXISÌýis a series ofÌýTeacherÌýcertificationÌýexams that areÌýrequired before, during and afterÌýTeacher training courses in the United States.Ìý

Registration and payment are done throughÌý.Ìý

Praxis exams are offeredÌýseveral WednesdaysÌýeach month at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø.

Praxis Test Schedule

Appointments areÌýrequired for DSST, Praxis-ParaPro, ServSafe, and Distance Learning testing.Ìý

ÌýThere is an additional $30 Proctor Fee to take these testsÌýat Sussex CountyÌýCommunity Collège.

Please call the Testing Center to make an appointment at 973-300-2155 or 973-300-2242.

All students applying to the Nursing ProgramÌýare required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to applying.Ìý

TEAS is a timed, computerized test that measures basic academic knowledge in Reading, Math, English and Language Usage.Ìý The Science portion is not included.Ìý A passing score on the TEAS is a minimum of 50% correct (Adjusted Individual Score) in each of the subject areas.Ìý

A passing score is required, but does not guarantee acceptance into the Nursing Program.Ìý Students are permitted to take the TEAS test ONCE per semester.

For more informationÌýand to register for the TEAS testÌývisit .

TEAS Schedule