Placements Tests

In order to determine the level of placement in college English composition and math classes, students need to complete the UW System English and Math Placement exams. Optional foreign language exams are also available in French, German and Spanish. These tests must be taken before meeting with an academic advisor and before enrolling in the first college English composition or math course. Only battery-operated, silent, non-graphing calculators are acceptable for use during the math exam.

Regional testing will be administered at the times shown below.

We can also arrange residual placement tests. There is a $25 charge for the residual placement tests.

The tests are both 90 minutes in length. Because the tests are times, students arriving late will have to arrange to attend another test date.

All testing wil take place in the Main Building, unless otherwise indicated.

2010 Placement Exam Dates are Saturday, April 17, 24 and May 1.

Schedule for Testing Day: (all times are approximate)
Arrive at testing site—Main Administration Building 7:30 – 8:00 am
English testing 8:00-9:30 am
Break 9:30-9:45 am
Math testing 9:45-11:15 am
Break 11:15-11:30 am
Foreign Language Testing 11:30 am-12:30 pm

If a student is just taking the Math Placement Exam, they should arrive to campus at 9:30 am. If they are just taking the Foreign Language Placement Exam, they should arrive to campus at 11:15 am.

Please notice that registration is being done over the internet – meaning that you will not be receiving any paper registration materials. You can register for the date you want and receive immediate confirmation of your registration with the ability to print the confirmation letter on the spot. To register for the placement testing go to the following web address: http://testing.wisc.edu/.

In order to fully register for the exams, you must register at this website and print off the confirmation/registration page. Make sure to bring the confirmation page and photo ID with you on the testing day.

Students must sign in upon arrival in the lobby of the Main Building, and should bring the following items:

Two to four #2 pencils
Battery-operated, silent, non-graphing calculator
Payment receipt for test fee, cash, check or money order
Picture ID and social security card
Comfortable clothing with a jacket or sweatshirt