Placement Test 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 test unless you are exempt*. In order to take the placement test, you must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to taking the test if you have not already done so.

• English Placement Test
  • English Placement Survey takes approximately 20 minutes
  • English Placement Essays takes approximately 1 hour for those students whose survey score requires a more detailed evaluation for placement.  Students will move right to the essays from the survey.  (Completion of two (2) typed written essays required.)  

• Math Placement Test
  • Math Placement Test  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 on the math placement test

FIRST YEAR STUDENT REGISTRATION

TRANSFER STUDENT REGISTRATION

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REGISTRATION

• Your placement testing must be completed 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 Disabilities Act should contact the Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (OARS) at: oars@njit.edu or (973) 596-5417 before registering for the placement test.

**ATTENTION**

All students will take the placement test  remotely (from home).  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office via email or call (973) 596-8389. 

* Exemption Details

For questions or concerns, please feel to contact the  Placement Testing Office at: placementtesting@njit.edu or call (973) 596-8389.