Placement Testing
CSU Pueblo Math Placement and Accuplacer
We encourage all undergraduate students to complete their General Education Math requirement within their first year at CSU Pueblo. CSU Pueblo allows multiple placement options for math, including ACT or SAT scores, prior college credits, AP or IB credits, and the Accuplacer.
Math Placement Options
CSU Pueblo allows multiple placement options for math, including:
Test Scores
- Submitting ACT or SAT scores
- Taking the Accuplacer
Prior Credits
- Prior credits earned from another institution
- Credits earned from Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs
Math Packways
Want to know about specific math courses at CSU Pueblo and the test scores needed? Please review the Math Packways.
Accuplacer at CSU Pueblo
Schedule AccuplacerAccuplacer testing costs $10, is by appointment only, and must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance through RegisterBlast.
Pay Before Your Exam
Payment is not accepted on site at the Pack Center. Students must pay the $10 Accuplacer fee before coming in to take the exam.
To pay, contact the CSU Pueblo Cashier’s Office by phone at 719-549-2107 or visit the Administration Building, Room 204, Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. After paying, bring your email receipt and a valid picture ID when you check in for your exam.
Key Information
- Accuplacer testing costs $10.
- Testing is by appointment only.
- Appointments must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance through RegisterBlast.
- Students take the Accuplacer at the Pack Center in LARC, Room 151.
- Payment must be made before your exam through the CSU Pueblo Cashier’s Office. Payment is not accepted on site at the Pack Center.
- Students must bring a valid picture ID and proof of payment when coming in to take the Accuplacer.
Prepare Before Testing
We strongly recommend students study and complete free practice exams before taking the Accuplacer. Practice resources are available through the College Board website.
If you are local or nearby Pueblo, we recommend you take the Accuplacer in person at CSU Pueblo. If you are not local, we recommend you find a local college or university that provides testing services or take the Accuplacer online through ProctorU. Testing fees may be associated with taking the Accuplacer at another site or online.
- Taking Accuplacer at CSU Pueblo Pack Center: Schedule through RegisterBlast
- Finding a testing center near you: Use the Accuplacer Test Center Locator
- Taking Accuplacer online through ProctorU: Visit ProctorU
Once you have determined where you will take the Accuplacer, pay for your Accuplacer and any associated testing services. Use the guidance below based on your plan.
Taking at CSU Pueblo: Contact the CSU Pueblo Cashier’s Office to pay your $10 Accuplacer fee before your scheduled test. There is no additional testing services fee. You can pay by credit card over the phone at 719-549-2107 or in person at the Administration Building, Room 204, Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. After paying, you will receive an email receipt, which you must show as proof of payment when you check in for your exam. No payment is accepted on site at the Pack Center. Students must also bring valid picture ID with proof of payment.
Taking at another testing center: After selecting your testing center, contact them directly to confirm payment requirements, as some require a CSU Pueblo voucher and others do not. If a voucher is needed, you must first pay the $10 test fee through CSU Pueblo before it can be issued. Follow the instructions above to complete payment and request a voucher from the Pack Center if needed. If you test at another institution, be sure to send your scores to CSU Pueblo. Please note that testing centers may also charge additional service fees.
Taking Accuplacer online through ProctorU: To schedule your Accuplacer through ProctorU, you will need a remote voucher from CSU Pueblo. Pay the $10 test fee in advance by contacting the CSU Pueblo Cashier’s Office by phone at 719-549-2107 or in person at the Administration Building, Room 204, Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. After payment, forward your receipt to csup_packcenter@csupueblo.edu to request your remote voucher. When scheduling in ProctorU, select College Board Accuplacer as your institution, enter your voucher code, and apply it before completing the remaining steps. Please note that ProctorU charges additional testing service fees.
Students are strongly encouraged to study and complete free practice exams before taking the Accuplacer. Practice resources are available through the College Board website.
Math Packways
Use the Math Packways resource to review specific math courses at CSU Pueblo and the test scores needed. It is always best to reach out to your advisor to ensure you are registering for the correct course.
Note: ACCUPLACER, SAT, and ACT test scores are valid for five years. Scores older than five years cannot be used for course placement.
Need Help?
Questions on Accuplacer? Contact the Pack Center.
- Location: LARC Room 151
- Phone: 719-549-2584
- Email: csup_packcenter@csupueblo.edu
