Courses at Mott Community College have minimum skill level requirements in reading, writing and mathematics. These skill levels must be met before a student will be permitted to enroll in those courses. One way students meet these skill prerequisites is by achieving the required scores on placement tests.
Mott Community College uses computerized placement test results along with other information to recommend the most appropriate beginning course levels for you as a new student. The placement assessment software used is ACCUPLACER.
You will be required to take Reading, Math and English computerized placement tests.
You may also receive college credit from Advanced Placement exams or through College Level Examination Program (CLEP) testing.
This is not a college entrance examination. It consists of computerized tests: 20 questions each in the areas of Reading/ Math and a Writing Essay.
The Next-Generation ACCUPLACER tests used by Mott are:
Get tools and resources to help you prepare for the tests
Access the ACCUPLACER Sample Questions/Study AppBegin testing after you submit an application to MCC.
If you are still in high school, you may want to take the test when you are close to the end of your last semester.
Schedule Placement TestingPlacement testing is not timed. Allow 2 to 2½ hours to complete.
A current valid photo ID is required (i.e., driver's license, State ID, passport, high school ID).
For your convenience, placement testing is also offered virtually. Select "Virtual - Zoom" in the Location Drop-Down on the scheduling app.
For more information regarding either of these off-campus placement testing options, please contact placement@mcc.edu for assistance.
Disability accommodations are available. Contact Disability Services at (810) 232-9181 or disability@mcc.edu and apply for services.
Traditional Assessments
Multiple Measurement Assessments (MMA)
Documents viewed by Placement Testing to determine placement testing status:
Your test results and other information which you provide are used by MCC for counseling and placement recommendation purposes. If your data is used for research purposes, your identity is kept confidential.
If you have any questions, please see your academic advisor.