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 037 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 Fall 2025 Placement Test Dates in Mebane 434 (LRC): No reservation is required, but please pay for the test beforehand.
  - August 18 (Monday): 10:10AM-11:00AM
  - August 19 (Tuesday): 2:30PM-3:20PM
  - August 20 (Wednesday): 9:05AM-9:55AM
  - August 21 (Thursday): 11:30AM-12:20PM
  - August 25 (Monday): 9:05AM-9:55AM

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