FAQs

1. I am an International student, do I need to take the English Placement Test?
2. How many English Placement Tests can I complete?
3. What if I don't print the Reading and Writing Assignment as soon as it becomes available?
4. How do I submit my completed English Placement Test?
5. My essay is completed, but it is a little past the deadline and the system won't allow me to submit it. What can I do?
6. When will I receive my score and how will I be notified?
7. My computer just died/my Internet connection is down/my keyboard is malfunctioning. I can't do the essay. Now what can I do?
8. I accessed the reading assignment, but I didn't finish the essay and submit it. What should I do?
9. What if I completed an English Placement Test at another college?
10. Can I appeal my English Placement Score?
    
    

English composition courses are required for all undergraduate students as part of the university's general studies curriculim. International students are strongly encouraged to complete the English as a Second Language (ESL) composition courses as opposed to the standard compostion courses (ENGL). If you are an International Student who has an ACT/SAT score, see the "Policies and Score" page to deterine whether the English Placement is required. If you have a TOEFL, IELTS, or an ESL department English Placement Test score on record, contact the ESL department at (513) 556-3590 or via email at esl1@uc.edu for the proper course or further advising.

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Only one English Placement Test can be submitted within a two (2) year period. If you completed an English Placement Test and desire to appeal your score, following the Appealing English Placement Decision procedure. Any English Placement Test completed beyond the first submission within a two year period will not be scored.

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The Reading and Writing Assignment will remain on the site throughout the exam period. You can access and print it as often as you like.

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Completed English Placement Tests are submitted by uploading the Microsoft Word document on Blackboard. The upload procedure is detailed in the test instructions.

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Contact the English Placement Test coordinator for your college:

Main Campus
Alan Bothe
248 Arts and Sciences Hall room 248
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Phone: (513) 556-5924
Fax: (513) 556-5960
Email: botheag@ucmail.uc.edu

UCBA Admissions
Muntz Hall Room 151
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: 513-745-5783
Fax: 513-936-1729
Email: placementtesting@ucblueash.edu

Clermont College Campus
Jo Ann Thompson,EdD
WWAC room 255
Batavia, OH 45013
Phone: (513) 732-5200
Email: joannthompson@uc.edu

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An English Placement Test can take up to two weeks to be scored, but most tests are scored with two to three days. Your score will appear on the "My Grades" tab in Blackboard, will be entered on your test record in the student information system, and an email notification of your score and placement will be sent to your student UC email account.

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If unforeseen circumstances occur, contact the English Placement Coordinator for you campus:

UCBA Admissions
Muntz Hall Room 151
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: 513-745-5783
Fax: 513-936-1729
Email: placementtesting@ucblueash.edu

Clermont College Campus
Jo Ann Thompson,EdD
WWAC room 255
Batavia, OH 45013
Phone: (513) 732-5200
Email: joannthompson@uc.edu

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English Placement Test scores are only valid for 24 monts. You will have to complete a new English Placement Test; writing assignments used are different during each session.

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If you completed English placement at any University of Cincinnati college within the last 24 months, your English placement will be in the system. English placement tests from other institutions are not accepted at UC.

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If you strongly believe your placement essay did not reflect your ability, you may appeal. Appeal information is available at here.

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