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 Test Dates to be held in Mebane Hall 037:
    • Wednesday, January 15th: 9:05-9:55AM
    • Thursday, January 16th: 11:30AM-12:20PM 
    • Friday, January 17th: 2:30-3:20PM
    • Tuesday, January 21st: 10-10:50AM
    • Tuesday, February 4th: 8:30-9:20AM 
    • Wednesday, February 19th: 11:15AM-12:05PM
    • Wednesday, March 26th: 9:05-9:55AM
    • Thursday, March 27th: 11:30AM-12:20PM
    • Friday, March 28th: 2:30-3:20PM
    • Monday, March 31st: 10:10-11:00AM
    • Thursday, April 17th: 11:30AM-12:20PM
    • Monday, April 21st: 9:05-9:55AM

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