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College Admission Tests
University Placement Tests
There are several placement assessments available at the University of Oregon. These assessments help measure what a student knows and what a student needs to learn. Advisors use the assessment results to guide the student with course selection. Placement tests do not grant any credits.
Math Placement
All students must complete the math placement assessment. The test helps determine student’s readiness for mathematics courses and can be taken online and at home. The test has about thirty questions and takes sixty to ninety minutes to complete.
Language Placement
Students who have already studied languages may take a placement test to assess their levels. The process for each language assessment is different but will generally include an online reading and grammar section and an oral interview.
Chemistry Placement
The University of Oregon Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a free placement assessment to help students decide which introductory course is right for them. The online ALEKS assessment is required for students wishing to enroll in 200-level chemistry courses. For more detailed information and instructions on how to take the Chemistry Placement Assessment, please visit the Department of Chemistry website.
English Placement — Writing Requirement
The UO does not require an English placement test. However, all students are required to complete two terms of writing to receive a degree. Students who believe their writing skills are more advanced can take an optional waiver exam the week prior to fall, winter, and spring terms.
Language Proficiency
The University Testing Center works with several different language assessment providers to offer different testing options. These assessments are often used to meet the UO’s BA Second Language graduation requirement but are also taken for other reasons.
Graduate Tests
Common tests for Graduate Students include the GMAT, GRE, and MCAT. While these tests are useful for University of Oregon students, the UO Testing Center is not currently an approved test site for the exams.
Nontraditional Credits
Some tests help students receive college credit for learning done outside of the traditional classroom.
Licensure and Certification
The University Testing Center works with a variety of professional testing companies to provide certification and licensure exams. Some of the companies we work with include PearsonVUE, ETS, Prometric, Meazure Learning, ISO Quality-Testing, Kryterion, TD Testing, PAN, Oregon Building Codes Division, and Oregon Department of Agriculture. Individuals can register for our current available tests online.