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Placement Testing
As a new freshman for fall 2012, you are required to participate in the University of Wisconsin System Regional Placement Testing program. You will need to complete placement tests in English and math prior to your assigned Odyssey 2012: The Beginning date.
General Information
- Your placement test scores will be used to place you in appropriate-level college courses.
- You may take your placement test at a number of participating testing locations throughout Wisconsin. The scores will be available to all UW System schools.
- You will need to complete your English and math placement tests at least two weeks prior to your assigned Odyssey freshman orientation and registration date. Testing in March or April will allow plenty of time for your academic advisor to receive your test scores before you attend Odyssey and register for your fall classes.
- You are required to take the English and math placement tests unless you have completed a transferable college English composition course and/or math course.
- Foreign language placement testing is optional.
Testing Dates and Odyssey
There are numerous test dates during March, April and May at various UW system campuses. You may test at any location, which will allow you to test conveniently and close to home.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Students attending Odyssey in May must take placement tests in March or April.
- Students attending Odyssey in June must take placement tests in March, April or May.
- Placement tests may not be taken on your Odyssey day.
Register for Placement Tests Online
- This website lists test dates and locations. You may test at any location listed.
- When you register online you will receive immediate confirmation of your selected date and location.
- No confirmation letters are mailed. Please print the confirmation you receive when you register so you can remember your location and parking information and directions.
- Two test options are available: Paper and pencil or computer-based. (See chart below.)
| Test Option | Details | Cost |
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Paper and Pencil |
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$25Placed on your fall tuition bill.
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Computer-Based |
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$65$25 placed on your fall tuition bill.$40 due at the time of registration.
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LAST MINUTE OPTION: Other Testing Sites |
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$25Placed on your fall tuition bill.Additional fees are determined by individual test sites.
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LAST MINUTE OPTION: UW Oshkosh |
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$25Placed on your fall tuition bill.Additional $5 per test collected at the time of test.
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TESTING.WISC.EDU
Your source for:
- Placement testing dates and locations
- Registration deadlines
- Confirmation of your registration (remember to print!)
- Directions to testing sites
- Parking information
- Changing your test date
- Answers to frequently asked questions
Foreign Language Placement Testing (Optional)
To take the foreign language placement test in French, German or Spanish, you must have two or more years experience in the language in which you wish to test.
There is a possibility for you to earn retroactive credits by taking the UW Oshkosh foreign language course you test into and earning a grade of "B" or better in that course. Retroactive credit for foreign language is a topic that will be explained further to you on your Odyssey 2012: The Beginning date.
Special Accommodations
If you need special accommodations for taking your placement test due to a disability, please do not use the online registration system to sign up for testing.
Instead, have a teacher, high school counselor or principal who has the professional expertise to describe the testing accommodations you will need submit a letter, on your high school letterhead, to:
Tim O' Connor
1025 W. Johnson St.
Madison, WI 53706
Please do not send an IEP.
NOTE: The letter must include:
- Your full name
- Your address and telephone number
- The site at which you wish to take the placement test
- The name of the UW campus you plan to attend in the fall of 2012
