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 Tests from August 18 to August 25 are in Mebane 434 (LRC) and starting from September 8th, the Placement Tests are in Mebane 037: No reservation is required, but please pay for the test beforehand.
      • August 18 (Monday): 10:10AM-11:00AM (Mebane 434)
      • August 19 (Tuesday): 2:30PM-3:20PM (Mebane 434)
      • August 20 (Wednesday): 9:05AM-9:55AM (Mebane 434)
      • August 21 (Thursday): 11:30AM-12:20PM (Mebane 434)
      • August 25 (Monday): 9:05AM-9:55AM (Mebane 434)
      • September 8 (Monday): 9:05AM-10:05AM (Mebane 037)
      • September 23 (Tuesday): 1:00PM-2:00PM (Mebane 037)
      • October 6 (Monday): 12:20PM-1:20PM (Mebane 037)
      • October 21 (Tuesday): 2:30PM-3:30PM (Mebane 037)
      • October 22 (Wednesday): 9:05AM-10:05AM (Mebane 037)
      • October 27 (Monday): 9:05AM-10:05AM (Mebane 037)
      • November 5 (Wednesday): 12:20PM-1:20PM (Mebane 037)
      • November 18 (Tuesday): 1:00PM-2:00PM (Mebane 037)
      • December 1 (Monday): 12:20PM-1:20PM (Mebane 037)

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