COVID19 UPDATE:
Math, English and World Language Placement
Mathematics placement will be based on the UW Math Placement Test, ACT math subscore, or SAT math subscore. All students are required to submit one of the listed test scores for mathematics placement. Beginning March 15, 2021 students can register for the UW Math Placement Test athttps://exams.wisc.edu/placement/regionaltesting/information.php.
While students are not charged a fee the day a regional placement test is taken, a one-time fee (i.e., 'Course Placement Fee') will be placed on students' first tuition bill.
NOTE: New students are required to submit ACT/SAT scores or take the English and/or math placement test unless they have transfer coursework or credit by exam scores in these areas. More information regarding equivalencies for test scores and retrocredits can be found at https://www.uww.edu/testing/exams-for-credit.
Students will need to register on the University of Wisconsin Center for Placement Testing website ( https://exams.wisc.edu/placement/regionaltesting/information.php) for any placement exam. Note there will be some lag time when UW-Whitewater will receive your scores, therefore, we strongly suggest you test at least 2 weeks before your SOAR date.
We ask that transfer and non-traditional aged students connect directly with your assigned academic advisor or the math department (262-472-1313) and/or English department (262-472-1036) for assistance. International students are required to take the math placement exam.
It is strongly encouraged that current students take the paper-based math and English placement tests. If this cannot be done, current students may take the un-proctored online placement tests. If a student pursues the latter route, the student must contact the appropriate department chair for placement levels to be individually added to one’s student record. Contact information can be found below:
Angela Harlan - Math Department Chair
harrisak@uww.edu
Elena Levy-Navarro - English Department Chair
levye@uww.edu
UW-Whitewater at Rock County students - please visit the following website for placement information: https://www.uww.edu/rock/solution-center#placement-test-faqs
MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT
Math Placement Scores
Students will be placed by ACT, SAT, or the combination of MFUND, AALG, and TAG scores. Students with scores for more than one of these tests will receive the highest placement level earned.
English ACT-SAT Cutoffs
ACT (English subscore) |
SAT (Evid.-Based Reading/Writing) |
English Course Options
|
24+ and eligible for Honors |
590+ and eligible for Honors |
English 105 |
30+ |
671+ |
English 102 |
17 – 29 |
421 - 670 |
English 101 |
14 - 16 |
341 - 420 |
English 100 |
1 – 13 |
200 - 340 |
English 90 |
English Placement Test Score
Score |
English Course Options |
546+ |
Eligible for English 102 |
356 - 545 |
English 101 |
306 - 355 |
English 100 |
150 - 305 |
English 90 |
*English 105 is an Honors course that will cover both English 101 and 102.
WORLD LANGUAGE
Students with no previous university level world language course work who wish to continue with a language studied in high school, must take the appropriate World Language Placement Exam listed below (for languages not listed below, please contact the Languages and Literature department for assistance). Exam scores indicate appropriate course placement. Native speakers should speak with the World Language Coordinator instead of taking this exam. Students who wish to take a different course than their placement indicates should speak with the World Language Coordinator.
SCORES USED FOR PLACEMENT IN WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES
French Placement Score (682)
Score |
French Course Options |
150 – 411 |
Beginning French 141 |
412 – 496 |
Beginning French 142 |
497 – 590 |
Intermediate French 251 |
591 – 725 |
Intermediate French 252 |
726 and above |
Advanced French Language Study 321 |
German Placement Test (684)
Score |
German Course Options |
150 – 381 |
Beginning German 141 |
382 – 435 |
Beginning German 142 |
436 – 526 |
Intermediate German 251 |
527 – 563 |
Intermediate German 252 |
564 and above |
Advanced German Language Study 321 |
Spanish Placement Test (686)
Score |
Spanish Course Options |
150 – 420 |
Beginning Spanish 141 |
421 – 478 |
Beginning Spanish 142 |
479 – 532 |
Intermediate Spanish 251 |
533 – 600 |
Intermediate Spanish 252 |
601 and above |
Advanced Spanish Language Study 321 |
Retroactive Credits in World Language
To earn retroactive credits, students must earn a grade of B or better in a language course numbered 142 or above. They are then eligible for the retro credits for the courses below the course completed. (For example, a student who completes Spanish 251 with an A is eligible to earn 4 credits for Spanish 141 and 4 credits for Spanish 142, earning 8 retro credits). The course that is completed will count for Gen Ed humanities. The retro credits are used for credits toward graduation and will not count toward general education requirements. Retro credits may, however, count in some college, major, or requirements.
Only UW-System courses are eligible for retroactive credits. For courses taken at a non-UW System institution, only retroactive credits that are posted on an official transcript will transfer as credit to UWW.
Students who earn credit through AP exam, must complete a subsequent course at UWW (with a B or better) to be awarded retroactive credits.
Students who are eligible for retroactive credits should fill out the request form at https://www.uww.edu/cls/students/forms. Once you arrive at the page, click on 'Request for Retroactive Credits in World Language Form'.