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Placement Testing

Placement Test Dates

Placement Tests? Why?
Placement tests are required of all new, incoming students who have not yet completed college level English, mathematics or foreign language coursework. The testing is required of all who enter one of the University of Wisconsin Colleges regardless of age. Transfer students may not be required to take the tests if they have completed college level coursework which provides an indication of the level of mathematics, writing, or foreign language already accomplished.

Placement tests are designed to help determine which of the many English, math, and foreign language courses are the best place for you to start. All University of Wisconsin students, regardless of major, are required to acquire specific proficiencies in mathematics and writing to earn an associate or bachelor's degree. Many majors also require evidence of experience with a foreign language either at the high school or college level (see your advisor for specific requirements).

The placement tests are specific to the UW System; tests from other colleges and universities outside the UW System do not replace these placement tests.


Placement Tests -- What do I need to know?
Students are allowed 90 minutes for each of the English and mathematics tests, and 60 minutes for the foreign language test. Although a calculator is not required, test-takers may use a non-graphing calculator during the mathematics test. Standard fee for the group of placement tests is $25, including the foreign language test. The fee must be paid at the Business Office prior to taking the tests.


Placement Tests -- When?
Plan to take your placement tests at least one full week before your Orientation date, or before meeting with your advisor, to permit the return of the results to be used to help select your classes. Placement tests are provided on our campus on the dates listed below.

Students are asked to arrive at least 20 minutes before the noted time to pay their fees and locate the test site. The tests begin promptly at the time listed below; LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED AND MUST TAKE THE TESTS AT A LATER DATE. Advance registration for the tests is not required; rather simply choose the date and time that fits your schedule and report for the tests.

See the campus map for the location of parking and the Business office.

UW-Fond du Lac Placement Tests Dates and Times:

Date Day of Week Time
2008
January 3 Thursday 4:00 pm
March 19 Wednesday   4:00 pm
April 14 Monday 4:00 pm
May 3 Saturday 9:00 am
May 21 Wednesday 4:00 pm
June 5 Thursday 4:00 pm
June 30 Monday 9:00 am
July 7 Monday 1:00 pm
July 30 Wednesday 9:00 am
August 12 Tuesday 1:00 pm
August 25 Monday 4:00 pm




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