All new full-time students are required to take the placement exam unless they qualify for one of the following exemptions. New part-time students are strongly encouraged to take the test and must take it prior to enrolling in any course that has a reading or writing prerequisite, unless they qualify for one of the exemptions.

Exemptions:

• Student has a degree (associate's, bachelor's or master's.)
• Student has transfer or advanced placement credit for ENG1530 and transfer mathematics credit. If a student has credit for ENG 1530 OR mathematics he/she must still take the other portion of the placement test.
• Student has graduated in or is currently ranked in the top 10% of his/her high school class.
• Student may waive JUST the math portion if he/she has completed and passed Precalculus or is currently in or has passed Calculus - NOTE: student will still need the reading and writing portion of the placement test.
• Student is auditing a course.

Test descriptions and sample questions can be found here.

If you have a disability and require special testing accommodations, contact the disability support services office, on the Jamestown Campus, 716.338.1251, or the Cattaraugus County Campus, 716.376.7544.

Please plan to allow for 3 hours to complete the placement test.  This assessment will determine what classes you start with at Jamestown Community College; it is important you take it seriously. Choose a date and time you will be able to give it your attention and concentration. 

If you have further questions please call one of the following locations:

• Cattaraugus County Campus  716.376.7508
• Jamestown Campus  716.338.1065
• North County Center  716.363.6500
• Warren Center  716.723.3577