Academics
Academic Testing Center
The Academic Testing Center is located in Room 220 on the 2nd floor of the Ham Library building next to the elevator.
Dates of Closure
Independence Day
July 3, 2026
Labor Day
Sept. 7, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct. 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 25-27, 2026
Christmas Break
Dec. 21-31, 2026
Jan. 1, 2027
Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 18, 2027
Spring Break
March 8-12, 2027
Easter
March 26, 2027
Memorial Day
May 31, 2027
Testing Hours
ALL TESTING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PREFERABLY AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE
Contact
To schedule an appointment, contact the Academic Testing Center:
Email: testingcenter@rcu.edu
Phone: 248-218-2137
In-person: Room 220 Ham Library
More Information
Email appointment requests are the preferred method because the response time is more timely. Phone calls go to voicemail when students are in the center testing.
Photo ID, such as student ID or driver's license, is required on test day as proof of identity.
Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment, and be considerate of other students who are testing by entering the room quietly.
Accommodations Testing & Makeup Exams
Students may take exams in the Testing Center after documented accommodations are approved by the RCU Accommodations Officer, or when a test is missed due to an institutional absence or other absence with instructor approval.
- An appointment should be made at least 48 hours in advance of requested date/time of testing (earlier is best).
- When requesting an appointment, provide your full name, course name and/or number, the name of the instructor, and the date/time you would like to make your appointment (see testing hours).
- Be sure to coordinate the test appointment with your instructor. Faculty must approve the appointment, submit an Academic Testing Center – Appointment Form, and provide the exam for your test appointment.
- There is no guarantee that an appointment will be available at the time/date requested. Appointments are approved as availability allows – an alternate appointment date/time may be required.
ACCUPLACER Testing
Who May Benefit From ACCUPLACER Testing
ACCUPLACER exams are placement tests that help determine which course a student should be placed in according to the student’s ability to pass the class successfully. A student may be placed in a remedial math and/or English course that will not count toward a degree when the student’s ACT or SAT scores do not meet the minimum requirement for a higher level course at Rochester Christian University. In this situation, the student has the option to take one or both ACCUPLACER exams. Upon receiving a qualifying score, the student may be placed into a higher level course, which can save time and tuition expense.
Fees/Payment:
The $25 per test fee must be paid before testing. Visit the Cashier’s Office in the Associates Campus Center building, or call 248-218-2053 to pay by phone with a credit card. Receipt must be shown as proof of payment at testing appointment.
Accommodations:
To request special accommodations for the placement tests, contact the Academic Testing Coordinator at 248-218-2137, testingcenter@rcu.edu, or the Rochester Christian University Accommodations Officer at accommodations@rcu.edu. Proper documentation will be required to be granted accommodations.
