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Placement Test For New Degree Students
Degree students are required to take English and mathematics placement tests prior to registering for ENGL 401, ENG 301, MATH 301, 302, 418, or 420. Non-degree students are strongly advised to do so as well. The test results provide you with a profile of your academic strengths and needs in order for you to select appropriate courses and academic support services.
No student will be allowed to register for MATH 425 (Calculus) unless they have taken and passed the mathematics placement test or have taken MATH 305/418 at UNH Manchester and received a grade of C or better.
The placement test program includes a reading test, an analytic writing test, and a mathematics test. You should plan on 1 1/2 hours for the English placement test and another 1 1/2 hours for the mathematics placement test. Bring a calculator to the mathematics test, especially if you are planning to take calculus in the fall.
Transfer Students will have their tests administered during orientation.
Placement Test Dates - Fall 2008 Courses
Students attending Orientation should contact Pat Charron at (603) 641-4170 to sign up for testing. All other students should contact the Center for Academic Enrichment at (603) 641-4113 to sign-up.
Due to limited space, students who do not reserve a seat may risk not being able to test.
| Test | Day | Test Date | Test Time | Max # Students | Test Room | Student Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Monday | June 23 | 1:30 PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Degree | Assessment Test Full |
| English | Wednesday | June 25 | 1:30 PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Degree | Assessment Test Full |
| English | Wednesday | June 25 | 6:00 PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Degree | |
| English | Thursday | June 26 | 6:00 PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Degree | |
| English | Thursday | August 7 | 6:00 PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Any | |
| English | Tuesday | August 12 | 3:00 PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Degree | |
| English | Wednesday | August 13 | 1:30 PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Degree | |
| English | Thursday | August 14 | 6:00PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Degree | |
| English | Tuesday | August 26 | 10:00AM | 20 | Computer Lab | Any | |
| English | Wednesday | August 27 | 6:00PM | 20 | Computer Lab | Any |
| Test | Day | Test Date | Test Time | Max # Students | Test Room | Student Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math | Monday | June 23 | 6:00 PM | 40 | 264 | Degree |
| Math | Tuesday | June 24 | 1:30 PM | 25 | 323 | Degree |
| Math | Thursday | June 26 | 10:00 AM | 30 | 257 | Degree |
| Math | Thursday | June 26 | 6:00 PM | 40 | 264 | Degree |
| Math | Wednesday | August 6 | 6:00 PM | 40 | 264 | Any |
| Math | Monday | August 11 | 3:30 PM | 40 | 264 | Degree |
| Math | Tuesday | August 12 | 1:30 PM | 40 | 268 | Degree |
| Math | Thursday | August 14 | 6:00 PM | 40 | 264 | Any |
| Math | Tuesday | August 26 | 6:00 PM | 25 | TBA | Any |
| Math | Wednesday | August 27 | 10:00 AM | 25 | TBA | Any |
Test Preparation
If you would like to prepare for the tests, you can do so in the following ways:
- Read as much as you can between now and the day of the English placement test, and practice remembering what you read.
- Take practice reading tests found in SAT preparation books or CD's.
- Go on-line to www.free-ed.net or to www.sosmath.com to find practice problems in mathematics. If you are thinking about taking Calculus, you can go to www.unh.edu/math/practice-test to find out what might be your weak areas in algebra and pre-calculus.
Accommodations
Students who require testing accommodations or students for whom English is not the first language are advised to call the UNH Manchester Center for Academic Enrichment at 641-4113 to make arrangements for testing prior to the posted dates and times.
