Placement Test Information

For new Freshman, placement is determined by ACT or SAT sub-scores in English, Mathematics. New freshman, however, may elect to take a placement exam. Click here to learn how your scores will determine the classes you will take at UW-P.

International students, students exempt from the ACT admissions requirement and some transfer students are required to take placement tests.

See Below for registration information

General Information

• Placement tests are available at a variety of locations. Computer based testing is available at some regional locations.
• English and math placement tests must be taken at least two weeks prior to your assigned orientation (ROAR or Transfer Transition) day.
• A government-issued photo identification document, such as a driver's license, state-issued ID or passport is required.
• A non- graphing calculator may be used for the math test.
• Foreign language placement testing is optional. Foreign language testing is available at both regional and local testing dates.
• Regional testing begins at 8 a.m. Local testing begins at 12 noon.
• International students and students from outside WI may test at their own testing location
• Sample placement test questions can be found here.

Testing Dates @ UW-Parkside

Regional Tests are open to ALL University of Wisconsin System applicants. Register

• Saturday, April 6th
• Saturday, April 20th
• Saturday, May 18th
• Saturday, June 1st
• Saturday, June 22nd
  
  Test Location: Greenquist 103

UW-Parkside Applicants and Currently Enrolled Student Only dates. Register

• Tuesday, April 9th
• Tuesday, May 7th
• Tuesday, May 28th
• Tuesday, June 11
• Tuesday, July 9
• Tuesday, July 23
• Tuesday, August 20
• Tuesday, August 27
  
  Test location varies. You will receive an email confirmation with the location.

Note: Students requiring special accommodations should consult the UW Placement Testing website for regional tests or the UW-P Office of Disability Services at 262-595-2372 for other tests.