Placement Options
At Western Nevada College, we utilize Multiple Measures to assist in placing students into their English or Math courses. Depending on the criteria you fulfill, there are several pathways available for placing into your initial class at WNC.
Students pursuing a degree or certificate at Western Nevada College must fulfill English and Math requirements. They will collaborate with an academic advisor to determine appropriate placement in English and Math courses, considering various placement options and educational objectives.
Placement into English and Math courses at WNC relies on factors such as high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, AP scores, Accuplacer testing, and/or the Guided Self Placement tool.
Each placement level offers several course choices for both English and Math. The specific English and Math courses taken depend on the student's chosen program of study.
Form Accuplacer Cut Scores Fall 2022
If you possess a high school transcript dated within the last two years or a prior college transcript showing Math and English coursework, please submit these documents to the designated office. Official transcripts should be directed to our Admissions & Records office, while unofficial records can be sent to our Advising office. Once we receive your documents, you can schedule a meeting with an advisor who will assist you in selecting the most suitable courses.
Next Generation–Accuplacer assesses writing, reading, and math skills, guiding students in placing into college-level English and Math courses. Free practice materials can be accessed by clicking .
Accuplacer testing is offered by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3pm (depending on the campus and time of year). There is a $15 fee for this test, and a valid government-issued photo ID is mandatory for check-in. For inquiries or to schedule an Accuplacer test, please contact the Carson campus at 775-445-3267 or our Fallon campus at 775-445-3379.
If you have record of a score from an ACT, SAT, AP or IB exam, or a CLEP exam, speak to an advisor for guidance into the appropriate class. See more information on these exams here.
You can submit your ACT or SAT scores to the Advising office and AP, IB or CLEP exams can be submitted to our Admissions & Records office.
If you don’t have the required documentation to use any of the other methods or would like additional guidance on course placement, please review the . After completing it, reach out to the Advising office to complete your placement process with an advisor.
Contact Us
Academic Advising and Access
Bristlecone Building, Room 103
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
counseling@wnc.edu
775-445-3267