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Placement Testing at IUPUC |
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Placement Testing at IUPUC
A student's academic career begins with placement testing, followed by attending orientation. The purpose of placement testing is to help academic advisors place students into appropriate courses and maximize the information needed to ensure their success at IUPUC.
Mathematics Placement Testing
All beginning students must complete the COMPASS Mathematics test.
Transfer students who on their transfer credit report have received
credit for MATH 001, 110, 111, M118, M119 or any calculus course do
not need the mathematics placement test.
Click here for detailed mathematics test information including sample
questions:
Compass Mathematics Test.
English Placement Essay
The one-hour English placement procedure requires the student to write a short essay that takes, and supports, a stand on a social issue. The essay determines which of the two writing courses is the best place for students to begin their college writing career.
All beginning students must decide whether to enroll in English W131 or in W130. Students who plan to enroll in English W130 are not required to write the placement essay, but are welcome to write it to help determine whether English W130 is the best placement. Reminder: English W130 is not required for most degree programs. Englis h W131 is a required class for graduation. Students are eligible to register for English W131 if at least one of the following criteria is met:
- must have an SAT verbal score of 500 or higher, or
- must have received a grade of D- or better in English W130 or
- must write a placement essay prior to registration with a recommended placement into English W131.
Transfer students who on their transfer credit report have received credit for English W130 or English W131 do not need to complete the English placement essay.
Scheduling Testing
Placement testing is administered by University College. Reservations for placement testing may be made by calling 812.348.7271.
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