Placement Testing
Durham Tech uses placement tests in subjects like Math and English to check the academic skill levels of entering students to ensure they are placed in the correct classes.
Durham Tech accepts students’ college transcripts; unweighted high school GPA; and ACT, SAT, GED®, HiSET®, NCDAP, COMPASS, ASSET, and ACCUPLACER scores within 10 years from the date taken for college placement.
Students who have earned an associate degree or higher from another country should contact the Center for the Global Learner for support.
Durham Tech Placement Tests
Students who do not place directly into college-level English and Math courses based on the above placement measures have the option of taking the Durham Tech Placement Tests. There is no fee to take any portion of the test. Your scores will be shared with your Academic Advisor.
If special accommodations are required due to functional limitations from a disability, please contact Accessibility Services.
Proctored and Make-Up Tests
Instructors can provide tests a student has missed during class, so they may take them in a quiet, secure environment in the Testing Center. Email the proctoring@durhamtech.edu if you have questions.
ACCUPLACER ESL Test
A free, untimed, multiple-choice online test that helps evaluate a student's English skills to place them into the appropriate classes.
ATI TEAS Test
Required for student placement into Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), and Respiratory Therapy programs.
High Schools Testing Students at Durham Tech
High schools that plan to test students on Durham Tech’s campus must adhere to the following guidelines:
- To reserve the entire Testing Center (maximum of 25 seats), you must submit your request at least 45 days in advance.
- To arrange testing, please email the Testing Coordinator (taylore@durhamtech.edu) and include your college liaison on the message.