Placement Testing Frequently Asked Questions
No, you are already admitted to IU Northwest, these tests do not affect your academic record or your admission to university.
The English portion is a seventy-five minute essay response that can be completed in any location. Math placement is determined through evaluation of the Admissions material. If you need to take math placement, see STEP 3. For questions about your math placement, please contact the Math Department.
Students may also need to complete chemistry placement based on their majors. Biology placement is no longer required.
English and math placement are available online.
You may self-enroll in math and English placement testing. For more information about English placement testing, please see STEP 2, for math placement testing, please see STEP 3.
If you have already completed a college level math or English class with a grade of C or better you will not need to take that portion of the test. In order for us to remove your placement hold,we need to have an official copy of the transcripts from the college(s) through which you completed the class. These can be sent to us electronically [[admit2]]. If you took an AP test then we need a copy of your score report.
If you are still currently taking the class and do not have a final grade as of yet, we recommend taking the placement test now so you can register for classes sooner. Once your dual credit class is completed, order your official transcript(s) from the college(s) upon receipt, we will transfer in any applicable credit to your IU transcript. The placement test will then become null and void when the credit is transferred in. If you have taken any dual credit classes or ACP through IU, you do not need to send transcripts but please make us aware.
Yes, there is optional testing available in French, German and Spanish. Other languages may be available, please check with the Modern Languages department. There is a $13.80 fee for a foreign language test-billed by the Office of Student Accounts. Please click here for more information about Modern Language testing.
