Placement Test Registration
Congratulations on your acceptance to NJIT! The Center for Student Success is excited that you will be joining us!
Registration
We are committed to making sure you are placed in the courses that are commensurate to your level of preparation and career goals.
All incoming students must take the English and Math placement assessments unless you are exempt*. In order to take the placement assessment, you must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to accessing the assessment if you have not already done so.
- English Placement Assessment
- English Placement Survey takes approximately 20 minutes
- English Placement Essay takes approximately 50 minutes
- Completion of both portions, Survey & Essay, are necessary for appropriate placement
- Math Placement Assessment
- Math Placement Assessment is approximately 2 hours and is divided into three sections:
- Basic Algebra (25 problems, 30 minutes), Advance Algebra (25 problems, 30 minutes) and Trigonometry (30 problems, 45 minutes)
- No calculator usage allowed and all sections must be completed for appropriate placement
- Basic Algebra (25 problems, 30 minutes), Advance Algebra (25 problems, 30 minutes) and Trigonometry (30 problems, 45 minutes)
- Math Placement Assessment is approximately 2 hours and is divided into three sections:
Placement Assessment Access - Will be granted based on acceptance and deposit and students will be notified via email. There is no registration for first-year students.
Transfer Students Placement Assessment Registration
- 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 test if you have not already done so.
Students who require accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act must contact the Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (OARS) at: oars@njit.edu or 973-596-5417 before accessing the placement assessment.
**ATTENTION**
All students will take the placement assessment(s) remotely (from home). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at: placementtesting@njit.edu or call 973-596-8389.