Regional Placement Testing Program

As we try to provide greater flexibility and accessibility to students needing to take their University of Wisconsin placement tests, we have made some significant changes in test administration. Along with our usual paper and pencil placement tests, we are also offering students the option to take the tests using a computer-based testing (CBT) method of delivery. Students can take the paper/pencil method of past years at one of many Regional Testing sites for no additional charge. Students will also be able to take CBT tests using their own laptops at some special Regional Testing dates at specific sites or take CBT tests at an ACT Testing Center. CBT testing does require students to pay additional fees which are outlined in the information below. If none of these options works, students need to contact the campus they are planning to attend for other options.

The battery of tests includes math, English and your choice of foreign language (French, German or Spanish). Please refer to the admissions letter you received from the campus you will be attending for information about which tests you must take and the length of time needed between when you test and when you can attend your advising session. This is very important because several campuses will require your placement test results before you can register for classes. Some campuses require you to complete your tests 1-2 weeks before advising.

If you wish to request special accommodations due to a disability, please send a letter on your high school letterhead (please do not send an IEP) from a teacher, counselor or principal who will describe what accommodations are appropriate for you. Please also include your address and telephone number, which site you wish to test at, as well as what campus you plan to attend in the fall. Send this information to Tim O’Connor, 1025 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706. Do not register online if you are requesting special accommodations due to a disability.

Follow this link for Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Regional Testing

Follow this link for a list of contacts at each campus

Follow this link to find directions and maps to Testing Sites

 

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Paper and Pencil Test at UW Campus of your choice List of Dates and Locations for Paper and Pencil Regional Testing all test materials provided except for pencils and non-graphing calculator   at a UW Campus: no cost for entire battery of tests (Please note: the campus you are attending may charge a fee for placement testing, but that is separate from Regional Testing)	Computer Based Test at UW Campus of your choice List of Regional CBT Dates and Locations student must provide own laptop student must install software prior to exam date   at a UW Campus: $40 for entire battery of tests	Computer Based Test at date and location of your choice   out-of-state and international exam locations available test with own laptop or in computer lab setting cost varies based on location and number of tests taken at a UW Campus: $50 for entire battery of tests at ACT test center in the US: $47.00 for 1 test $79.50 for 2 tests $99.00 for 3 tests $125.00 for 4 tests At an international test center: $45 plus local proctoring fees
Cost: Free	Cost: $40.00	Cost: Varies (see above)