New Student Placement Testing

PLACEMENT TESTING is a highly recommended requisite for entering first-year freshmen students that are majoring in a STEM/STEM adjacent subject.* These computerized tests ensure that students are placed in the appropriate mathematics, English Composition, and reading courses. 

PLEASE NOTE that the test(s) are free to students the first time they take it.  If you do not complete the proper tests the first time, you WILL be charged a fee by the testing provider to go back in and take the correct exams.  Student are expected to take all 3 parts of the test (Reading, Math, Writing).

*Honors eligible students are exempt from all three placement tests.  STEM/STEM Adjacent Majors include Accountancy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Business Management, Chemistry, Clinical Lab Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Sciences, International Business and Trade, Marketing Management, Mathematics, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Science, Physics, Psychology, and Quantitative Economics & Finance.

Placement testing will take place on campus where you will be provided a workstation and computer.  Proctors will be available to guide you in getting started and provide you will any necessary codes or passwords you will need to unlock the exams.  


Thank you in advance for your participation and good luck on your test!

Please choose a date from the calendar below.  Green dates will mark those that are available.  

Please do not use your SPU student email when filling out the RSVP form.  To avoid record duplication, please use the email address you use to log in to your admission applicant portal.