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 your 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 421 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
  • If disability-related accommodations are needed, please contact Disability Services.
  • In Person Placement Test Dates for Fall 2026 in Mebane 421: (Please register for the test first before arriving, no RSVP required.)
    • August 18, Tuesday: 1:00-1:50PM
    • August 19, Wednesday: 10:10-11:00AM
    • August 20, Thursday: 11:30-12:20PM
    • August 24, Monday: 9:05-9:55AM
    • September 10, Thursday:  8:30-9:20AM
    • September 21, Monday: 1:25-2:15PM
    • October 6, Tuesday: 2:00-2:50PM
    • October 19, Monday: 9:05-9:55AM
    • October 22, Thursday: 10:10-11:00AM
    • October 26, Monday: 2:30-3:20PM
    • October 27, Tuesday: 08:30-09:20AM
    • November 5, Thursday: 2:00PM-2:50PM
    • November 18, Wednesday: 10:10-11:00AM
    • November 23, Monday: 12:20PM-1:10PM

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