Placement Tests

English

Students who have not earned credit for English Composition (EH 101) with a grade of C or better must take the English Placement Survey and Writing Sample. For exceptions, deadlines, and instructions, please visit www.uab.edu/placement.

Math

Students who have no math credit or no math credit above the remedial level who wish to register for a math course at UAB must take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment (MPA). For exceptions, deadlines, and instructions, please visit www.uab.edu/placement.

World Language

Students taking Chinese, French, German, and Spanish can take a placement test to ensure they enroll in the correct course level. (Students enrolling in Italian will work directly with their faculty member.)

• The placement test is only used as an advising tool to ensure correct placement. 

Visit the Department of World Languages and Literatures website for information on the placement test for Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.

If you wish to take a placement test for Japanese, please contact the Department of World Languages and Literatures for additional information.