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 2013 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 first-come, first-served 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.
Honors Chemistry: Twice in a twelve-month period, two-week wait between tests.
German & Japanese : Twice in a twelve-month period, 75-day wait between tests.
Korean first and second year : No waiting period.
French, Italian, and Spanish: Once every 6 months.
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, 2013 - September 30, 2013

Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled reporting time.

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