Placement Test Registration
Congratulations on your acceptance to NJIT! The Office of Placement Testing is excited that you will be joining us!
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 obtain access to the placement assessment, you must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to date of your assessment if you have not already done so.
- English Placement Assessment
- English Placement Essay takes approximately 50 minutes
- English Placement Survey takes approximately 20 minutes
- Completion of both sections, Essay & Survey, is essential for appropriate course 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
- Completion of all three (3) sections is essential for appropriate course 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:
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
It is critical that all students taking the placement assessment complete it in one sitting. Please allocate sufficient time to complete all required sections of the placement assessment the same day.
**ATTENTION**
Fall 2025 First-Year incoming students do not need to register for the Placement Assessment. Upon receipt of your deposit, you will be notified via email about how to access the Placement Assessment. Only transfer students need to register to take the placement assessment starting March 17th. (Please Note:You must access the registration form by using your NJIT email or you will be denied access.) Reminder: In order to obtain access to the placement assessment you must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to the date of the placement assessment if you have not already done so.
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.