Placement Testing
The information below is for new, transfer, or continuing students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
FAQ regarding Placement Testing
INFORMATION ABOUT THE WISCONSIN PLACEMENT TEST CONTENT:
Information about the placement test content can be obtained on the UW System Testing and Evaluation Services website .
INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS:
* Most new students entering the University of Wisconsin-Parkside do not need to take the UW-System placement Exam. Students are placed into math and English based on their ACT or SAT sub-scores.
* See the courses that your ACT or SAT scores placed you into: http://www.uwp.edu/future.students/orientation/testing.cfm Use the Conversion Chart Link.
* Students are placed into chemistry based on their math placement.
* Students wishing to establish placement beyond entry level courses in modern languages should take the placement test. If there are questions about foreign language placement, please contact the Modern Language office at 262-595-2331.
* New students with ACT or SAT scores older than three years will need to take placement tests.
* Transfer students who have not met the University math and English basic skills requirements and with ACT/SAT scores older than three years will need to take placement tests.
* If instructed by the Admissions Office to take the UW System Placement Test, plan to take the test at one of the scheduled times below.
INFORMATION ABOUT WEEK-DAY WALK-IN PLACEMENT TESTING:
* Weekday testing for Summer and Fall 2008 classes will be available April 22 thru May 22, except during finals.
* There will be no placement testing during final exam week, May 12 - 16.
* Week-day walk-in placement testing is located in The Tutoring Center, WYLL D180.
* You must be prompt to allow adequate testing time.
* The days and times are
|
Tuesday: |
Thursday: |
Math |
12 Noon |
10:00 AM |
English/Reading |
1:40 PM |
11:40 AM |
*Language placement tests are available at each of the times listed above.
* Placement testing is not available to continuing students once classes begin.
INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKEND PLACEMENT TESTING:
* Weekend placement testing for Summer and Fall 2008 classes will begin Saturday, March 15. Reservations are not needed.
* Schedule for weekend placement testing:
Saturday, March 15, April 12, June 7, July 12 & Aug. 2,Wyllie Hall D180
(Around the corner from the bookstore).
Math |
8:30AM |
English/Reading |
10:10AM |
Foreign Language |
11:50AM |
Sunday, May 4th - Wyllie Hall D180
Math |
11:00AM |
English/Reading |
12:40PM |
Foreign Language |
2:20PM |
PARKING INFORMATION:
* For weekend placement testing you may park in any of the general parking spaces.
* For week-day walk-in placement testing:
If you are not currently enrolled as a student you will need to purchase a daily permit ($1), park in a metered spot ($.25 for 15 minutes), or risk getting a ticket.
Daily permits can be purchased from Campus Police on the east side of Tallent Hall (east of Wood Road ). Meters are located along the front of the main campus parking lots. Quarters are needed for the meters. Be sure to allow adequate time to take care of this before testing.
BEFORE YOU TEST:
• Choose a session that is convenient for you and plan to arrive at the testing room at least 15 minutes prior to the start of testing.
• You do not need to register or make a reservation for the Placement Tests.
• Bring two #2 pencils sharpened and bring or know your Social Security number.
• You may use a simple non-graphing calculator for the math test . Cell phone calculators are not permitted.
• The Math and English/Reading tests take approximately one and one-half hours each.
RESULTS:
Processing of course placement requires three business days after testing.
For placement results or if you need further assistance please contact Charlotte Short , call Learning Assistance at 262-595-2370, or speak with someone in the Advising Center at 262-595-2040.