Placement Testing
Placement tests (mathematics, English as a Second Language, and world languages) are administered by the IU Indianapolis Testing Center. Students are responsible for completing their placement tests online prior to the Student Orientation Program. Each placement test will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. Additional information about placement testing is available on the IU Indianapolis Testing Center website.
Students taking the ALEKS math placement test can view their results immediately after completion of the test. ALEKS allows students to complete learning modules to improve their scores. Students have five attempts to improve their scores for registration purposes. All beginning undergraduate students whose programs require mathematics are required to take placement tests in mathematics before enrolling for the first semester at IU Indianapolis. The placement test results indicate the students’ level of preparedness and the proper or recommended course placement for mathematics. Mathematics placement scores are good for one year from the test date.
Students who have not yet successfully completed one college-level English composition course (ENG-W 131) are required by the Department of English to reflect on their writing experiences using structured materials before attending orientation. This guided self-placement process offers students a structured opportunity to participate in selecting an appropriate writing course. For more information on the guided self-placement process for English writing courses, visit the website for the Writing Program.
Students who have successfully completed college-level work in English (with a grade of C or above in ENG-W 131 within the last two years) and mathematics (with a grade of C or above in MATH 11000 or equivalent courses within the last two years) are exempt from the guided self-placement process and taking math placement test. Students may call the Office of Orientation Services at (317) 274-4240 to determine whether they are exempt from any or all of the placement tests.
Placement tests for world languages (French, German, and Spanish) and chemistry are also available online. Students who plan to take these subjects in their first semester should complete these tests prior to orientation.
Completing your placement tests to the best of your ability is important. To begin taking placement tests online. click here.
- Testing for Students Whose Native Language is Not English/English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Placement Testing
- Accommodations for Placement Testing
- Cost for Placement Testing
