Regional Placement Testing
Frequently Asked Questions

1. How should I register for the Regional Testing Program?

Registration for Regional Testing is done online at: http://www.testing.wisc.edu . This registration program begins February 1, 2008. You will see what sites are open and get immediate confirmation that can be printed on the spot. No confirmation letters will be mailed to you. So be sure to print or write down the confirmation information when you register.

2. How do I pick a date for testing so it doesn’t conflict with school functions such as sporting events, band, choir or other social events?

Check with your coaches, teachers or other high school staff to be sure you know the dates for these events. If there is any possibility that you will be involved, please leave those dates open and do not choose them for testing

3. What if I want to change my test date?

Do not call the Center for Placement Testing or any campuses to change your test date. To change your registration go to our website at: http://www.testing.wisc.edu . You can use our online registration system to change your registration site and/or date. You only need to know your name and birthdate, as you entered it when you registered, to change your registration. However, changing can be difficult as popular sites fill quickly and you cannot change to a site once the registration deadline for that date has passed.

4. How do I find out the directions to the testing site?

A list of directions to the various testing sites is located on the world wide web at:
http://www.testing.wisc.edu under the heading of the Regional Placement Testing Program.

5. What is the schedule on the day of testing?

(All times are approximate)
Seating, orientation and English testing .................................................................8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Break ................................................................................................................10:00 - 10:10 a.m.
Mathematics testing ...........................................................................................10:20 - 11:50 a.m.
Break.................................................................................................................11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dismissal of those not taking a foreign language test
followed by foreign language testing ....................................................................12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

6. How will I receive the results of my tests?

Interpretation of test scores is unique to each UW campus. You will receive your placement test scores and what they mean when you come to campus for orientation in the summer or fall. Test scores will not be sent from the Center and cannot be given over the phone.

7. I’ve been accepted to more than one UW System school or I may change my mind about which campus I am attending. Do I need to take placement tests for each of these campuses?

No. All UW System institutions use the UW Placement Tests and all campuses will receive a copy of your scores. Therefore, you only need to take the tests once and whichever campus you attend will have your scores, regardless of the campus you indicated on your answer sheet. The scores are sent to the testing office at each campus.

8. Who should I contact if I have any questions regarding placement testing at a specific campus?

Institution                                             Name or Office                                    Telephone Number
UW-Baraboo/Sauk County                 Debbie Cole                                          608-355-5219 or 355-5230
UW-Barron County                             Student Services Office                         715-234-8176 ext 5464
UW-Eau Claire                                    Linda Carroll                                        715-836-5522
UW-Fox Valley                                   Kathy Gilmore                                      920-832-2620
UW-Green Bay                                   Michael Herrity                                     920-465-2155
UW-La Crosse                                   Sue Nickel                                            608-785-8074
UW-Madison                                      Tim O’Connor                                      608-262-9151
UW-Manitowoc                                  Catherine Buchner                                 920-683-4707
UW-Marinette                                     Cindy Bailey                                          715-735-4302
UW-Marshfield                                    Student Services Office                         715-389-6530
UW-Milwaukee                                   Lori Sieckert                                         414-229-2210
UW-Oshkosh                                      Bonnie Radtke                                       920-424-1148
UW-Parkside                                      Learning Assistance Office                      262-595-2370
UW-Platteville                                     Helen Reynolds                                      608-342-1906
UW-River Falls                                   Cori Fosmo                                            715-425-3500
UW-Sheboygan                                   Ronaldo Cordeiro                                  920-459-6685
UW-Stevens Point                               Kim Zorn                                               715-346-4472
UW-Stout                                           Colleen Davis                                         715-232-2468
UW-Superior                                       Lon Bagley                                             715-394-8087
UW-Washington County                      Dan Cibrario                                           262-335-5201
UW-Whitewater                                  Matthew Jurvelin                                     262-472-5613