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Academic Placement
Academic placement in mathematics, English, chemistry and foreign
language is determined based on a combination of ACT or SAT test scores
and high school grade point average. As a result of this initial placement,
you may be placed in beginning, advanced, or remedial non-credit
courses. Because of individual differences, experience and competence
in the academic subjects, it is possible to be placed at a beginning level
in one subject area, an advanced level in a second subject area, and a
remedial level in a third subject area. Sometimes students believe the
initial placements do not accurately reflect their experience and competence
in the academic subject. If you are one of those students, you may
challenge your initial placement prior to or during COMPASS
Orientation. Your placement score will be sent to you and will be
available to you again at COMPASS Orientation.
Placement Testing Schedule:
Do I have to take placement test(s)?
The following information should assist you in determining whether to challenge your initial placement and in preparing for challenging tests in any one or more of the four academic subject areas. The mathematics and chemistry tests are each approximately 85 minutes. If you wish to challenge your placement in English, you will have an opportunity to write a multi-paragraph essay advancing a clear and explicit thesis. The topic will be announced at the time of the examination. You will have 50 minutes to write the essay. Students who wish to take the mathematics, chemistry and/or English examination may do so prior to or on Day 1 of the Compass Program.
English Placement - - Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
This test gives students the opportunity to place into EH 101 if they were originally placed in EH 100. This test does not allow the student to place out of EH 101.
Math Placement - - Tuesdays at 9:30 and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Also the Math department offers this placement test Monday - Thursday between 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. by appointment only. Please call (256) 824-6470 to schedule. No calculators allowed.
Chemistry Placement - - Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Caluculators allowed
English Language Placement Test
Required of non-native English speaking students newly admitted to UAH. This placement must be taken prior to initial registration at UAH. The scheduled dates are June 30, July 20, August 9, August 11, and August 21.
What if I can't complete my placement test(s) prior to orientation?
Students are strongly encouraged to complete tests prior to attending orientation.
Students, who are unable to complete their placement testing prior to their scheduled orientation session, will have the opportunity to do so the morning of their orientation. Placement testing will be offered in the areas of Math, Chemistry and English between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior to orientation beginning at 11:30 a.m.
8:00 am - 9:15 am Chemistry placement
9:30 am - 11:00 am Math placement
8:15 am - 9:15 am Foreign Language Placement
9:30 am - 10:30 am English placement
Who should take Math Placement?
For students whose major is in the College of Engineering or Science, you are strongly encouraged to take the Math placement test unless your initial place level is three (3). Please see enclosed placement schedule.
Who should take Chemistry Placement?
For students whose major is in the College of Engineering or Science you are strongly encouraged to take the Chemistry placement to begin Chemistry course in general Chemistry (CH 121). Please see enclosed placement sheet.
For students majoring in the College of Nursing you will be placed in Chemistry 101, no Chemistry placement needed.
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