Placement Assessment
Individualized Placement
At COCC, we are invested in your academic success! For new students, that starts with finding out which math and writing classes will be right for you. The placement office does this with individualized placement methods. No need to worry about choosing the right approach. Your placement team will guide you through the placement process.
Directed Self Placement
Directed Self Placement (DSP) is one assessment COCC uses to determine your first math and writing course. This survey-based tool asks questions about your academic history, such as high school GPA and last course completed. The survey either will place you in a specific math and/or writing course, or in some cases may direct you to take a skills-based test.Learn more about how to provide placement.
ALEKS - Math Placement
The ALEKS skills-based math test is an online inventory of your math skills. You may be asked to take the ALEKS to determine the mathematics course in which you will have the greatest success. No need to study beforehand – ALEKS will guide you through the process.
ACCUPLACER - Writing Placement
The ACCUPLACER skills-based writing test uses a computer-based format, unlimited time and immediate placement. COCC uses the Next-Generation Reading Comprehension for writing placement.