Undergraduate Placement Exams (First Year)
First Year Placement Tests include: Mathematics, Honors Chemistry, and the six foreign languages listed below. If you need second year, third year, or deficiency, or a foreign language not listed below, you have to make an individual appointment with our office (206-543-1171).
If you are an incoming Freshman and plan to take a placement test in conjunction with Advising & Orientation, please refer to the 2012 Summer Advising and Orientation Testing Schedule.
LENGTH: |
The total testing time is 90 minutes, which includes check-in, instructions, and 60 minutes of test time. |
LOCATION: |
Room 440 of Schmitz Hall, Testing Center |
FEE: |
MATH Tests: $35 per test. FOREIGN LANGUAGE and HONORS CHEMISTRY: $25 per test. We only accept cash, check, or money order payable to "University of Washington". |
REGISTRATION: |
Pre-registration is not required; test is given on a walk-in basis. Bring your student ID # and photo ID. It is recommended that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled reporting time. |
RESULTS: |
Printed score reports are available after completion of the test. In addition, your score will be uploaded to the UW student database for registration by 8:00 am on the day following the test. |
RETEST POLICIES: |
Math: Each type (advanced or intermediate) twice in a twelve-month period, two-week wait between tests. |
| More Information: | If you are uncertain about whether you need to take a placement test, please consult UW Advising for more information. To determine the placement prerequisites for a particular course, consult the UW Course Catalog. For more information regarding mathematics test scores and placement, please consult the UW Math Department. |
Seating is available on a space available basis; please note that test sessions occasionally fill-up. If you arrive after the scheduled test time, you will not be admitted to the examination.
Placement Schedule: February 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to check-in.