Placement Exams
There are two different types of Placement testing available for students . Both are designed to help determine which classes you are able to take first in the given subject. They do not affect your admission status. Please read the descriptions below to find the one that correctly applies to you.

Placement Testing There are single tests available in English, math, foreign language, and chemistry for students who may need to take only one test or more. These tests help determine which classes you are able to take first in the given subject. If you want to re-test in a given subject, are a transfer or re-entry student, or are attending a university other than UW-Milwaukee, you would want to sign up for this type of individual Placement Testing. By choosing a time, you are registering for one test only. However, if you need to take more than one test, we do offer dates in which you can choose to register for two consecutive test times on the same day. Placement testing is offered weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm and some Mondays. You must schedule your test date online.

New Freshman Testing Session If you are an incoming New Freshmen who has been admitted to UW-Milwaukee, you will need to sign up for New Freshman Placement Testing. This is a series of tests completed in one day for New Freshmen only. This session consists of the required math and English tests in the morning, and the option of staying to complete your chemistry and foreign language tests in the afternoon if needed. All UW-Milwaukee New Freshmen who have not completed any tests yet would choose this testing program. By registering for one test date you are able to complete as many of the tests you may need in one session. You must schedule your test date online. For more information regarding the New Freshman Testing Session please visit the New Freshman Testing site.

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• English Placement Test
• Math Placement Test
• Foreign Language Placement Tests
• Chemistry Placement Test
• Japanese Placement Test
• Placement Test Development Committees
• The Proper use of Placement Test Scores

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English Placement Test (EPT) The English Placement Test consists of three subtests. These subtests are English Usage, Sentence Correction, and Reading Comprehension. The entire English Placement Test is designed to be completed in 90 minutes. This is sufficient time for most students to complete the test.

To view sample items and to learn more about the EPT click here:

• English Placement Test Description and Sample Items
• Department of English

An appointment is required to take this test. View the exam schedule and register at UWM Online Test Registration.

If you are an incoming New Freshman, you must register for "New Freshman Placement Tests" once you receive your letter inviting you to do so.

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Math Placement Test The Mathematics Placement Test consists of 85 items measuring three different sets of skills: Math Basics, Algebra, and Trigonometry. The test takes 90 minutes to complete. Students are allowed to bring and use a scientific calculator; however calculators often will not be provided at the test site. Graphing calculators may not be used and will not be permitted in the testing room. Only non graphing, non programmable calculators are permitted for use on this test.

To view sample items and to learn more about the mathematics placement test click here:

• Mathematics Placement Test Description and Sample Items
• Department of Mathematical Sciences
• Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership

An appointment is required to take this test. View the exam schedule and register at UWM Online Test Registration.

If you are an incoming New Freshman, you must register for "New Freshman Placement Tests" once you receive your letter inviting you to do so.

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Foreign Language Placement Test If you plan on enrolling in a French, German or Spanish course, you are required to take the appropriate foreign language test. Students placing into certain foreign language courses may be eligible for retro-credits upon completion of that UWM course. These tests are 65 minutes.

• French Placement Test Information
• German Placement Test Information
• Spanish Placement Test Information
• Foreign Language Requirements

An appointment is required to take this test. View the exam schedule and register at UWM Online Test Registration.

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Chemistry Placement Test The purpose of this test is to assist with placement in college level general chemistry courses. Student preparation is assumed to include one full year of high school chemistry and one full year of high school algebra. There are three parts to the test: Part I General Mathematics; Part II General Chemical Knowledge; Part III Specific Chemical Knowledge. This test is 55 minutes. Non graphing, non programmable calculators are permitted for use on this test. The following classifications require the chemistry placement test: