To ensure proper course placement, the Florida Department of Education Rule 6A-10.315 states that "……first-time-in-college students entering degree programs must be tested prior to initial registration and shall enroll in college preparatory reading, English and/or mathematics courses if their test scores are below college level." Students with college level SAT or ACT scores that are no older than 2 years may be exempt from taking the Florida College Placement Test (FCPT). Students who need to take the FCPT should take the test soon after submitting an admissions application to Northwest Florida State College.

Contact the OWC Testing Center with any questions concerning testing.