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


