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Placement Testing

The placement assessments are essential in determining the first level course in mathematics, English and other related courses that students will take during their first semester.  

The Associate Director, Placement Testing, administers the computer-based English and Math placement assessments to all incoming students as needed remotely.

The English Placement Assessment is used to determine your first-semester English course placement.  There are two parts to the English Placement Assessment :

  • English Placement Survey is for all first-time, first-year college students and transfer students who have not successfully completed/transferred ENGL 101.  These students must complete the survey.
  • English Placement  Essay  is for all first-time, first year college students and transfer students who have not successfully completed/transferred ENGL 101. These students must complete the essay.

The Math Placement Assessment is used to determine your first-semester math course placement. There are three sections on the math placement assessment :

  1. Basic Algebra
  2. Advance Algebra
  3. Trigonometry & Elementary Functions  

 

We strongly recommend that you prepare by reviewing the subject areas on the math placement assessment. Please review the following information to assist in preparation:

(Reminder: No calculator usage on the math placement test!)

In order to take the placement assessment, you must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to taking the test if you have not already done so.  Details on how to access both the English and Math placement assessments will be sent to your NJIT email address as soon as it's available .

If you have questions or require more information, please contact:

Ms. Margo S. Gilchrist
Associate Director of Placement Testing
Office of  Placement Testing - Kupfrian Hall 201​
placementtesting@njit.edu • (973) 596-8389​

 

Please Note: If you require accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (OARS) at oars@njit.edu or call (973) 596-5417. Once approved, OARS will communicate with the Placement Testing Office the appropriate accommodations prior to your access to the assessment(s).

**ATTENTION**

Placement Assessment Access - Will be granted based on acceptance and deposit and students will be notified via email  for fall 2023. 

You are expected to complete placement assessments within 30 days of your tuition deposit. You must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to taking the placement assessment if you have not already done so.