TRANSFER AND CURRENT STUDENTS

English Composition Placement Exams

Regardless of the total number of credits or if you have taken the equivalent of Composition 105 or Composition 106, you must take the English placement exam to fulfill the requirement for graduation. You will be given two hours to type a response in essay format to a two-page selection from a published author. Please keep in mind that there is no “correct” response to the question. This exam can only be taken once. The exam should be completed prior to attending orientation but no later than the first six weeks of your first semester. It will take approximately 2-3 weeks to receive your English Composition examination results.

Mathematics Placement Exams

Mathematics placement exam is required if you are an incoming freshman or a transfer student not transferring a Calculus I or higher equivalent course with an earned grade of a C or better. This computer-based test has no time limit (though most students typically end within two hours). Calculators are not allowed for this test. Unlike the English Composition exam, you can take the Mathematics placement exam up to 2 times. This exam helps place you into the appropriate Mathematics level. It will take approximately 2-3 weeks to receive your Mathematics examination results.

Exams for current students and incoming transfer students are offered every month throughout the year.

• English Composition exams are offered two Fridays per month at 2:00 p.m. and one Saturday per month at 10:00 a.m.
• Mathematics is offered one Saturday per month at 1:00 pm.  Please call the number below if you are unable to test on Saturdays.
• The foreign language placement exam is offered monthly.  Check the schedule below for upcoming dates.

Please refer to the October and November Placement Exam Schedule. 

Students can register for the English exam online or call 313-593-5100 to register for English, Mathematics, or Foreign Language exams.