Placement into English, math, and reading courses are based on ACT/SAT scores and transfer credit. Students who did not submit standardized test scores for admission can still submit scores for placement purposes. Without scores, students may need to take a placement test to determine appropriate placement.
There are two options to complete the test with 缅北强奸: in person or online.
In person testing is available in Rice Library Testing Center at no charge.
Online testing is available through ProctorU. There is a fee for this option.
To register for a seat in RLTC, use the RegisterBlast registration site that is linked to our testing center. You should see a page that looks like this.
Students unable to come to campus may take their tests online by using a remote option. 缅北强奸 issues a voucher for remote testing through ProctorU/Meazure Learning (a third-party vendor contracted by Accuplacer).
The voucher allows the student to test at home using their own computer; requires high-speed internet and webcam. Cost for student is $29.50; the monetary transaction is between tester and vendor.
Use this link to register for a 缅北强奸 test voucher.
Once voucher has been issued on behalf of 缅北强奸, students will receive an email in their 缅北强奸 Eagles mail account. Vouchers are not sent to personal email addresses.
Students with specific questions about transcript submission, interpretation, or pre-requisite enrollment requirements, should contact their advisor or enroll@usi.edu.
To view your placements
Look for a placement for English, math, and reading. For reading a code of "UREAD" means that no reading course is needed. If no placement is listed, it means you need to take a placement test. You should also consider taking the placement test if your data is more than 5 years old.
Students should allow 1 hour for English and Reading tests; the math test is adaptive and will take between 1-2 hours to complete depending on performance.
One retest will be allowed on the Math and/or reading if the student still thinks they can improve their score. Students will be allowed one retest per math and reading and must wait a minimum of one week before the retest occurs. English writing tests are not repeatable.
Students with disabilities who are requesting special accommodation must be registered with 缅北强奸 Disability Resources. A letter stating approved accommodation must be on file before additional time for testing may be granted.
The following resources may help you prepare for the tests.
Mandatory placement for all entry-level mathematics courses is required by the Department of Mathematics. The appropriate level course for a student is determined by the SAT/ACT math score.聽 If your ACT-Math and SAT-Math scores place you into different courses, you will be permitted to take the higher-level course. Course selection should be made in consultation with your academic advisor. If an ACT or SAT score is not available, then a math placement test is required.
|
Course |
ACT Math score | SAT Math score |
Accuplacer Score Quantitative Reasoning Score |
Accuplacer Score Advanced Algebra and Functions Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 230 | 29 and higher | 660 and higher | 258 to 300 | |
| MATH 230 | ACT Math聽鈮� 26 and HSGPA聽鈮� 3.0 | SAT Math聽鈮� 620 and HSGPA聽鈮� 3.0 | 258 to 300 | |
| MATH 115/118 | 24 to 28 | 580 to 650 | 250 to 257 | |
| MATH 111/114 | 22 or 23 | 550 to 570 | 236 to 249 | |
| MATH 085/114 | 21 | 530 to 540 | 200 to 235 | |
| *MATH 081/085 | 18 to 20 | 470 to 520 | 237 to 262 | |
| MATH 081/085 | 16 or 17 | 400 to 460 | 237 to 262 | |
| MATH 081 | 15 and below | 390 and below | 236 and below | |
| Must take the placement test | No Scores | No Scores |
The math placement test is administered using the computerized ACCUPLACER test.
缅北强奸 uses high school GPA as the primary placement tool, reserving standardized test data and faculty-scored writing assessment for students whose GPA falls in a boundary band requiring additional evidence.
To have your writing placement score ready at orientation, you need to take your test BEFORE your scheduled orientation appointment. Scores are read every Tuesday, Friday, and on orientation days, with results back within 24 hours. Our placement tests are reviewed by faculty members who teach your classes - not just automated scoring - so you get a more accurate placement that sets you up for success in the right course.
The English essay test is given using ACCUPLACER鈥檚 Writeplacer test.
Mandatory placement in an entry level reading course is required if the placement indicates the course is necessary. Students are exempt from a Reading course if they officially transfer 9.0 or more hours of college credit to 缅北强奸.聽
The appropriate level course for all other students is determined by the SAT/ACT Reading score or by high school grade point average if a test score is not available. If none of these are available, then an ACCUPLACER Reading test will be required.
|
Course |
ACT Reading score | SAT EBRW* score | SAT Critical Reading subscore | Without ACT or SAT test scores | Accuplacer score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
University Reading Level聽(UREAD) |
17 and higher | 480 and higher | 23 or higher | High school GPA 3.0 or higher | 253 and higher |
| GENS 151 | Less than 17 | Less than 480 | Less than 23 | High school GPA 2.99 or lower | less than 253 |
| Placement test required | No Scores or scores older than 5 years | No Scores聽or scores older than 5 years | No Scores聽or scores older than 5 years | No GPA or GPA older than 5 years |
*SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Students who place into GENS 151聽must聽take the GENS 151 course.聽
Students who need to take the placement test should refer to the section 鈥淕eneral Placement Testing Information鈥� for information about taking the placement test.
Students who do not have SAT/ACT scores or an available high school GPA will need to take an Accuplacer Reading test.
The Reading placement test is administered using the computerized ACCUPLACER test.
Placement tests are available in French, German and Spanish in certain circumstances by appointment. Students who took Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Latin in high school should contact the World Languages and Cultures department at 812/461-5380 to schedule an interview.
Students who have taken French, German, or Spanish classes in high school and want to continue study of that language at 缅北强奸 will be placed according to number of years they have studied the language.
| Years in High School | 缅北强奸 placement |
|---|---|
| 0-1 years | FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH 101 |
| 2 year | FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH 102 |
| 3 year | FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH 203 |
| 4 year | FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH 204 |
| Heritage/Native speakers | FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH 306 |
If a student has taken any foreign language for college credit and received a grade of "C" or better in the class, they can take the next foreign language class in the sequence. They need to transfer those credits officially to 缅北强奸.
Students can earn PLA-Challenge Exam credit in a world language if advanced placement is recommended. The student must earn a grade of 'B' or better in the 缅北强奸 world language course into which they have been placed (ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, JPN, LATN, or SPAN).
After completing the course with a 'B' or better, the student must visit the World Languages and Cultures department to initiate the World Languages & Cultures Departmental Challenge Exam form to receive credit for the lower-level language course(s). The challenge exam will incur a fee of $50 per credit hour for each course to be awarded as credit.