JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY - CONDITIONAL ADMISSION - ACCUPLACER and Examity FAQ - Summer 2021 and Fall 2021

Sep 20, 2026

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Jackson State University waives ACT/SAT test requirements for the 2021–2022 academic year due to COVID-19 testing postponements and cancellations. Students applying for conditional admission for summer or fall 2021 must have a CPC GPA of 2.0 or higher and complete the untimed ACCUPLACER assessment covering writing, mathematics, and reading. ACCUPLACER is administered through Examity with no student fee, and minimum scores enable regular admission; otherwise students may enter the S.T.A. R.S. Program for academic readiness support.

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Who is Eligible?

What is a CPC GPA?

What do I need to do now?

What are the benefits of taking the ACCUPLACER?

What if I don’t make the minimal score?

Who do I contact regarding the ACCUPLACER?

What happens next?

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY CONDITIONAL ADMISSION SUMMER 2021 AND FALL 2021 Jackson State University is waiving the ACT/SAT test requirements for the 2021-2022 academic year. This change is due to ACT and SAT test postponements/cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Who is Eligible? Students who have not taken the ACT or SAT Test are eligible for conditional admission to JSU for summer or fall 2021: 􀁸 For conditional admission, students must possess a 2.0 or higher CPC GPA 􀁸 All students in this category will be required to take the ACCUPLACER test. The ACCUPLACER is an assessment available to help colleges assess student readiness for introductory credit-bearing courses and make reliable placement decisions. The ACCUPLACER is untimed and covers writing, mathematics and reading. 2. What is a CPC GPA? JSU calculates a new GPA called the College Preparatory Curriculum GPA (CPC GPA) based upon Mathematics, English, Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Advanced Electives, Computer and Visual/Performing Arts courses. 3. What do I need to do now? 􀁸 If you have submitted your high school transcript, you do not need to do anything. We will calculate your CPC GPA and notify you. 􀁸 If you have not submitted your high school transcript, you may upload a legible pdf copy to your application portal at [https://futuretiger.jsums.edu/](https://futuretiger.jsums.edu/ . Final)[ . Final](https://futuretiger.jsums.edu/ . Final) official transcripts must be received prior to class registration. 􀁸 Make sure you have submitted your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and be sure to add JSU School Code 002410. 4. What are the benefits of taking the ACCUPLACER? There is no fee to the student to take the ACCUPLACER. All students will need is a computer with a web camera and internet access. The ACCUPLACER scores will be available immediately after taking the assessment. You can become a regular admitted student if you meet or exceed a score of 255 in Next Generation Writing and Next Generation Reading and 247 in Next Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (mathematics) . 5. What if I don’t make the minimal score on the ACCUPLACER? You will be required to complete the S.T.A. R.S. Program. S.T.A. R.S. stands for Students Trained for Academic Readiness and Success (S.T.A. R.S. ) . The S.T.A. R.S. Program will offer classes in English, math, reading, as well as, a learning skills laboratory during the Fall 2021 semester. Participants are required to pass the assigned classes with a grade of at least 70 to be eligible for regular admission. By enrolling in The S.T.A. R.S. Program you will be among a group of students following a course of study together. The S.T.A.R.S. Program participants will have similar class options and requirements and will build solidarity based upon shared educational experiences. 6. Who do I contact regarding the ACCUPLACER? To register for the ACCUPLACER Exam you must complete the request by clicking here: Request for ACCUPLACER Voucher Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACCUPLACER will be taken through Examity, an online proctoring service. The ACCUPLACER is no cost to students; however, please make sure you have a desktop or laptop with a connected camera and access to WiFi/Internet. To learn more about ACCUPLACER and Examity, you may click on the links below. ACCUPLACER Resources ACCUPLACER-[https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org](https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org) What’s on the ACCUPLACER-[https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for](https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for)accuplacer/whats-on-tests ACCUPLACER Practice-[https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice](https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice) ACCUPLACER Practice App-[https://practice.accuplacer.org/login](https://practice.accuplacer.org/login) Examity Resources Exami

FAQs

Who is eligible for conditional admission for summer or fall 2021?

Students who have not taken the ACT or SAT test are eligible for conditional admission to JSU for summer or fall 2021, provided they meet the CPC GPA requirement of 2.0 or higher.

What is the CPC GPA and how is it calculated?

JSU calculates the College Preparatory Curriculum GPA (CPC GPA) based on coursework in Mathematics, English, Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Advanced Electives, and Computer and Visual/Performing Arts courses.

How is the ACCUPLACER test administered and what scores are needed for regular admission?

The ACCUPLACER is untimed and taken through Examity using a computer with a connected camera and internet access. Students can become regular admitted by meeting or exceeding 255 in Next Generation Writing and Next Generation Reading, and 247 in Next Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics.

Sep 20, 2026

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