Test Information

1. First ascertain whether you need the placement test:

  • You are strongly encouraged to read through the following web pages
  • Languages assessed are Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish
  • For placement and proficiency certification in all other languages please visit the Proficiency Certification page.
  • No placement test for English, please contact the English Language Institute
  • This test determines placement; the course level for which students should register
  • The test determines language proficiency up to 2000 level and can serve to fulfill the language requirement
  • The test does not add credit hours to your transcript
  • You may ask a language advisor if you are not sure whether to take the placement test

2. Understand the rules and regulations:

  • Can only be taken twice
  • Test takes approximately one hour
  • It is recommended that you take the test one week before add/drop deadline to ensure your ability to register (However, we will process scores much more frequently in the days leading up to the add/drop deadline)
  • Test is administered by a third party
  • Regardless of which format test you choose, you need to purchase online and then you will receive a receipt via email as soon as you sign up

3. Choose which test to take:

  • You may take the test online at a time of your choosing, or sign up for the in-person test and come into Mebane Hall 434 to take it during one of the specified times:
  • Cost: $33.90 (debit or credit card only) – Remote Test (self-scheduled online)
  • Cost: $13.90 (debit or credit card only) – In-Person Test
    • In-Person Test Dates to be held in Mebane Hall 434:
    • August 16 (Friday): 9:05-9:55 am
    • August 19 (Monday): 10:10-11:00 am
    • August 20 (Tuesday): 2:30-3:20 pm
    • August 21 (Wednesday): 9:05-9:55 am
    • August 22 (Thursday): 11:30am-12:20pm
    • August 26 (Monday) (Last day to add/drop): 9:05-9:55 am
    • September 10 (Tuesday): 8:30- 9:20 am
    • September 18 (Wednesday): 1:25-2:15 pm
    • October 16 (Wednesday): 9:05-9:55 am
    • October 17 (Thursday) (Last day to withdraw): 10:00-10:50 am
    • October 23 (Wednesday): 1:25-2:15 pm
    • October 24 (Thursday): 11:30 am-12:20 pm
    • October 28 (Monday) (Registration begins)
    • October 29 (Tuesday): 2:30-3:20 pm
    • October 31 (Thursday): 11:30am-12:20pm
    • November 4 (Monday): 10:10-11:00 am
    • November 12 (Tuesday): 8:30- 9:20 am
    • November 20 (Wednesday):9:05-9:55 am
    • December 2 (Monday): 10:10-11:00 am

Are you ready to register? Please continue on to the next page.