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Currently only applicants to MITT will be considered for ACCUPLACER testing. Admissions will contact eligible applicants to arrange testing if required.

You must write the test within 30 days of the date the email was sent to you referring you for ACCUPLACER testing, or prior to the program start date, whichever comes first. If it is not possible for you to write the test within 30 days or prior to program start, you must contact Admissions.

Yes, there is a non-refundable cost of $35.00 per test.

All applicants are allowed one (1) re-write for each test at a cost of $35.00 per test. If you do not achieve the required score(s) on the rewrite, you will receive a letter indicating that your application is not accepted. If you rewrite a test for admission to another program, it is still considered a second attempt. If you do not achieve the required score on the rewrite, you will receive a letter indicating that your application is not accepted.

If a new program application is submitted to MITT, an ACCUPLACER test will not be considered unless a minimum of four (4) months has passed since the last attempt.

Applicants who live in or around Winnipeg take their Accuplacer test in person at the MITT Test Centre. Applicants who live outside of these areas will be contacted about how to complete their test remotely.

Yes, you must bring one piece of valid (non-expired), government-issued ID with a photo and signature.

ACCUPLACER only needs to be written once in this case. Your results will be considered for each application you submit. Keep in mind that different programs require different tests and scores.

There are some questions that allow you to use an onscreen calculator; these questions will have a calculator icon in the top-right corner of the screen. You’re not allowed to bring a physical calculator into the test center or use handheld calculators on any ACCUPLACER Math test.

Exception: Students who’ve been approved to use handheld calculators through an official accommodations request may use them in accordance with the approved accommodation.

Yes. Here are some of the things you’re not allowed to bring to the testing room:

• Any electronic, Bluetooth-enabled devices including phones, watches, tablets, laptops, headphones, earbuds, and eyewear.
• Wallets, dictionaries, digital cameras food, drinks, chewing gum, study notes, scrap paper, rulers, protractors, and listening and recording devices are also prohibited.

For information about the MITT Test Centre rules and requirements, please read our Test Taker Information Guide.    

The ACCUPLACER tests currently offered by MITT (Reading; Arithmetic; Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics) are not timed. These tests are multiple-choice.

The multiple-choice tests usually take about 30 to 45 minutes per test.

No, the technology is not in place to allow test-takers to review all the answers when completed. However, the testing software will ask you to confirm your answer before going on to the next question.

The minimum passing scores vary by test and by program. You will receive your score directly from ACCUPLACER. MITT Admissions will advise you if you have met the requirements for your program based on the score you achieved.

You must reschedule before your session by following the instructions in your ACCUPLACER information email. If you miss your test and do not reschedule in advance, you will need to pay the test fee again before booking a new test.

Admissions will email your results within 5 to 10 business days. If you pass, your application will continue in the process. Refer to your application confirmation for estimated processing times.

ACCUPLACER scores are valid for two years from the date they are written.

Yes, MITT will accept ACCUPLACER scores that are less than 2 years old. Official scores must be sent to MITT directly from ACCUPLACER to be accepted.

Each institution has different admission requirements. Contact them directly to confirm whether they accept ACCUPLACER scores.

A test may be voided due to:

• Technical issues (e.g., internet connection failure)
• Non-compliance with test proctor instructions
• Academic integrity concerns

If this happens, MITT’s Test Centre or Admissions will inform you of the issue and your next steps. Non-compliance may result in denial of a rewrite and loss of application.

No. If you need to write the TPAT, MITT’s Test Centre will contact you within 5 to 10 days of submitting your application to schedule your test.

A sample TPAT test is available, featuring nine practice questions. To prepare further, review:

• Basic math and arithmetic
• Flow charts and truth tables
• Logical reasoning
• Similar aptitude tests online

The TPAT takes one hour, but sessions are scheduled for longer to allow time for administration.

You may use:

• Scrap paper
• A basic, non-scientific, non-programmable calculator

You cannot use textbooks, notes, websites, or assistance from others.

The TPAT must be completed on a personal computer with a working camera and microphone. It cannot be taken on mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets.

The minimum passing score is 55 percent.

You must reschedule before your session by following the instructions in your TPAT information email. If you miss your test and do not reschedule in advance, you will need to pay the TPAT fee again before booking a new test.

Admissions will email your results within 5 to 10 business days. If you pass, your application will continue in the process. Refer to your application confirmation for estimated processing times.

Each institution has different admission requirements. Contact them directly to confirm whether they accept TPAT scores.

You are allowed one attempt per application. If you do not pass, your application will be ineligible. You may reapply to the same or a different program in the future, at which point you will need to rewrite the TPAT.

Your score remains valid as long as the current version of the TPAT is required for admission or one year, whichever is longer.

Yes, if your score is still valid and meets the requirements for your new intake. If you scored 50 to 54.9 percent and are applying for Fall 2023 or later, you must rewrite the test.

If your previous TPAT score is still valid and meets the current admission requirements, you do not need to rewrite it. However, if you took an older version of the TPAT or a different test (such as the Programming Aptitude Test), you must write the current TPAT.

A test may be voided due to:

• Technical issues (e.g., internet connection failure)
• Non-compliance with test proctor instructions
• Academic integrity concerns

If this happens, MITT’s Test Centre or Admissions will inform you of the issue and your next steps. Non-compliance may result in denial of a rewrite and loss of application.