New Freshmen

New Freshmen are required to submit ACT/SAT scores for admission. Their math and English sub-scores will be used for placement in math and English courses. If students have submitted more than one set of scores, placement will be based on the highest sub-score among all scores received.  Appeals for placement should be directed to the Math and/or English departments.
Additional testing in math may be required (i.e. Arithmetic Skills test).

Exceptions:
International students should take the UW Math Placement test. They are not required to take English placement tests. If English is not their first language, they should enroll in English 161 for International Students, a course which will fulfill their English 101 requirement (followed by English 162.)
Non-Traditional Age Students: Students 21 or older who do not have ACT/SAT scores or transfer courses should go to Schedule a Test to schedule a UW Placement test.  There is a $25 fee for each test.
Re-entry Students may have old test formats that need to be interpreted. They should contact the math and English departments for correct placement or permission to take a UW Placement test.  There is a $25 fee for each test.
Students placed in Math 152 may be eligible to take a UW Math Placement test since the ACT/SAT sub-score does not allow a student to test out of this class.  These students must contact the Chair of the Math department for permission to take the test.  There is a $25 fee for this test.

transfer students

Transfer students are not required to submit ACT/SAT scores; their placement into math and English is based on one of the following:
Primary: Coursework from a transfer institution
Secondary: ACT/SAT scores if submitted
UW Placement Tests (if neither of the above are available)-there is a $25 fee for each test.

MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT

ACT/SAT Math Sub-score	UW-Whitewater Placement
≤ 14 (SAT 200-340)	Math 40 (may take Arithmetic Skills* Test)
Math 15-18 (SAT 350-450)	Math 41
Math 19-23 (SAT 460-550)	Math 140** or 141
Math 24 and higher (SAT 560+)	Waived from Math 141***

* If taking the Arithmetic Skills Test (please go to Schedule a Test-Departmental Exams)

** Math 140 should only be taken by students who are absolutely certain that they will not be taking higher math, or any courses requiring Math 141 in their curriculum

**If waived from Math 141, students may take Math 143 or Math 152. Students wishing to begin with calculus must meet with the Chair of the math department.

ACT/SAT English Sub-score	UW-Whitewater Placement
≤ 16 (SAT 200-420)	English 90
17-29 (SAT 430-670)	English 101
≥ 30 (SAT 680 +)	English 102 or 105*
English 24 and higher and Honors Eligibility	May take English 105.*

 *English 105 is an Honors course that will cover both English 101 and 102.

foreign language

Students with no previous university level foreign language course work who wish to continue with a language studied in high school, must take the appropriate Foreign 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 Foreign Language Coordinator instead of taking this exam. Students who wish to take a different course than their placement indicates should speak with the Foreign Language Coordinator.

SCORES USED FOR PLACEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

French

150-411	Beginning French	French 141
412-496	Beginning French	French 142
497-590	Intermediate French	French 251
591-725	Intermediate French	French 252
726 and Above	Advanced French	French 321

German

150-381	Beginning German	German 141
382-435	Beginning German	German 142
436-526	Intermediate German	German 251
527-563	Intermediate German	German 252
564 and Above	Advanced German	German 321

Spanish

150-420	Beginning Spanish	Spanish 141
421-478	Beginning Spanish	Spanish 142
479-532	Intermediate Spanish	Spanish 251
533-600	Intermediate Spanish	Spanish 252
601 and Above	Advanced Spanish	Spanish 321

Retroactive Credits in Foreign 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 http://www.uww.edu/cls/students/forms/retroactive-credits-foreign-language.