Frequently Asked Questions
When and where are the placement exams offered?
Exams are offered throughout the year at both the IU South Bend campus and at the
Elkhart Center. Placement exams
are occasionally offered at the
Plymouth Center. See the exam schedule for dates, times,
and locations.
Can I be waived from taking any of the exams?
If you have taken courses at another college or university, or have taken courses at IU South Bend as a high school
student, you may be exempt from taking one or more of the exams. The
Office of Admissions determines your status
based on your official transcript.
How much do the exams cost?
There is no charge to take the English,
mathematics, and reading exams.
There is a $13 fee for the
world languages exam.
Do I need to pre-register?
Reservations are required for most exams. Please see the exam schedule
for details.
How should I prepare for the exams?
There is no advance preparation necessary for the
reading and
English exams. However,
preparation workshops are offered for the
math placement exam throughout the year. Contact the Office of Student Services for dates and times.
What should I bring to the exams?
You need a photo ID and you also need to know your
IU South Bend student
identification number (If you have not yet been admitted, your
date of birth). Please bring #2 pencils for the
reading exam, 2 pens
for the English exam, and a calculator for the
math exam.
How long do the exams take?
All placement exams are timed tests. The English exam lasts one hour, the
math exam is 90 minutes, the
reading exam
is 35 minutes, and the world languages exam is one hour.
When will I know my results?
Results of the reading exam are available in two to three business days.
If you take the computerized version of the
math exam, you receive your results instantaneously
(otherwise, results are available in two to three business
days). Results for the
English exam
take seven to ten business days to process. When you take the exams,
you receive a handout with detailed instructions on how to
access your results online and a summary of the testing
levels. To protect the confidentiality of student records, placement
exam scores are not released over the phone.
Can I retake the exams if I am unhappy with my results?
Yes. You can take the math and
reading exams once every 30 days. The
English exam can be taken once a semester until
you enroll in a writing course.
How long are my placement exam results valid?
Two years
Can accommodations be made for students with disabilities?
Yes. Students with a documented disability should
contact Disability Support
Services at (574) 520-4832 to arrange for accommodations, such as extended test time.
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