Exams for New Incoming Students
If you are an incoming Blugold for the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semester, please see the appropriate page below for information on placement testing ahead of orientation. Incoming students are required to take placement exams.
Exams for Current Students
UW-Eau Claire offers paper-based placement tests for current students in the areas of Math, English, French, German and Spanish. In-person exams are recommended for current students. If interested in taking a placement exam on campus, students should use their Navigate360 app to schedule an individual testing session. Consult with your academic advisor to determine if you should take these tests before signing up to take an exam.
Placement tests will be given standard time (Math/English = 90 minutes, French/German/Spanish = 60 minutes). If you need accommodations for your exams, contact academictesting@uwec.edu before you schedule your exam through Navigate.
Additional Information on Language Placement Options
- American Sign Language: Students will need to complete an eform to request an American Sign Language (ASL) placement exam with our CSD department.
- French, German, and Spanish: Paper-based placement tests are available through the Advising, Retention + Career Center. Current students can schedule a placement test time through Navigate360.
- Greek, Hmong, Latin, and Ojibwe: Students with prior experience in these languages should contact languages@uwec.edu to inquire about placement options.
- Japanese and Chinese: Placement exams are available through Canvas, our online learning portal. Students will need to e-mail academictesting@uwec.edu to request access to either course to complete these exams.
- Other Languages: Students with prior experience in any language other than English not listed above, contact languages@uwec.edu to inquire about placement options.
Questions
If you have questions about our testing options, please contact academictesting@uwec.edu.
