Accuplacer Assessment Test

Miami International University of Art & Design tests incoming students on their ability to successfully complete college level coursework in English and mathematics.

Students identified as needing additional skills in English or mathematics may be required to enroll in developmental studies courses offered by the University. These courses are three-quarter credits in length and are charged at the current per-credit charge. Students enrolled in developmental studies courses may be required to take from three to nine credits in English and/or mathematics, in addition to their normal program of study requirements. Students are only permitted to retake a developmental studies course twice, and any developmental studies course credits earned are not calculated in the total credits needed for graduation. Enrollment in developmental studies courses may extend the length of a student’s program of study.

Students in the following categories will not be required to complete Accuplacer assessment testing:

• Students who have received advanced college degrees (for example; B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., or any doctoral level degree)
• Students who have received an associate’s degree with a general education curriculum (this does not include an applied associate’s degree)
• Students who submit  ACT or SAT exam scores
• Candidates who have been awarded transfer of credit in college English and mathematics from an accredited institution

Students must produce documentation of any of the above to be eligible for waiver of the Accuplacer Assessment test.

International students will be assessed for English and mathematics, regardless of the level of the degree they hold outside of the United States.

English Language Proficiency:  Applicants whose first language is other than English will be required to take an English language proficiency exam.  Depending on the student’s exam results, the student may be required to take an ESL (English as a second language class.)