Congratulations graduates!

Wake Tech's Spring graduation ceremonies are set for 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends unable to attend in person can watch the ceremonies live online.

The Adult High School and High School Equivalency programs will hold their graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends can watch it live online as well.

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Placement Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The placement test does not determine whether you can attend Wake Tech; it lets us know your skill levels. The test determines whether you will start with college-level credit courses or be required to complete any prerequisite courses before starting college-level credit courses.

Testing at another college or university may be possible. Please check with the North Carolina community college where you wish to test to see if they will allow you to take the test at their location.

Yes. Applicants may opt to take the placement test if they are being admitted with less than a 2.8 GPA and have no additional placement measures.
Retesting is permitted only when there is evidence of extenuating circumstances during initial testing or when the scores do not seem indicative of the student's current skill level. Students wishing to retest must get permission to retest from an advisor, and they are not allowed to test more than two times in one year.
Yes. While placement tests do not determine whether you will be admitted to Wake Tech, they do determine your course placement. Preparing yourself for the placement test, by reviewing and taking practice tests, can save you lots of time and money.
The ACCUPLACER ESL placement test is a computer-based, untimed test that measures multiple levels of English proficiency. Students are tested in language use and reading skills. The test is used to appropriately place students in English as a Foreign Language courses.
The English as a Foreign Language department at Wake Tech recommends that all students for whom English is not a native language take the ESL placement test.

A variety of websites offer sample tests and help you prepare.

The placement test may take anywhere from two to four hours.
There is no charge for placement testing.
No. Calculators are not allowed.

Please bring a photo ID.

The ACCUPLACER placement test consists of reading, writing and math sections.

Contact Disability Support Services at 919-866-5670 to request accommodations.

The test proctor will print your test results for you as soon as you have finished the test.