Placement Testing

RCC uses Reinforced Instructions for Student Excellence (RISE) to determine course placement. One of those measures is placement testing. Placement testing is used if the student has graduated high school more than 10 years ago and does not meet any of the other requirements under our RISE policy. Students may be exempt from taking the placement test if their course does not require a math or English prerequisite. Students may also be exempt if they have official placement testing scores less than 10 years old. We accept NC DAP, Accuplacer, COMPASS, ACT, and SAT. Please request an official copy of your scores to be sent to us from the issuing institution if you have already completed a placement test and would like to use those scores.

Test Preparation

Students may prepare for the EdReady assessment by visiting https://edready.org.

Retest Policy

Testing is used to place students in appropriate level courses rather than for admissions purposes. Students who complete the college’s placement test are allowed only one retest in each English/reading or math tier. Test scores are valid for 10 years.

Testing by Appointment Only

Students must have a current application and official high school/college transcripts on file with our Admissions Department before scheduling to test. You may call our Testing Center at (910) 272-3614 or stop by the center in building 14 to schedule a placement test.

Testing Accommodations

If accommodations are needed due to a disability, please contact Susan Moore, Coordinator of Disability Services at (910) 272-3345 or smoore@robeson.edu, so that appropriate arrangements can be made prior to testing.

Permission for Release

Students may request that their scores for tests taken at RCC be transferred to other schools by completing the Permission for Release Form.

Other Test Scores

Robeson Community College accepts other test scores such as the ASSET, ACCUPLACER®, SAT and ACT. All scores must be within five years.

Transfer of Test Scores

RCC applicants who have taken tests at other colleges should request to have their test scores sent to the Admissions Office. “Test Score Request” forms are available in the Admissions Office. Test scores delivered by applicants must be in a SEALED envelope with official signatures across the seal to be valid. Scores may also be mailed directly from the institution to:

Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 1420
Lumberton, NC 28359