Placement Assessment

Think of placement as a tool, not a test.

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Placement assessments ensure you begin your Valpo studies at the level in which you’re most likely to be successful while still challenging you to take your learning to the next level.

All first-year and transfer students who have studied a world language prior to Valpo are encouraged to complete placement; it is required of some students. World Languages placement may be completed now. Click World Languages Placement below for more details and links to the assessment.

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Placement Information

All first-year students will receive a math pre-placement via email from the mathematics department prior to FOCUS. This email will give further instructions, based on the intended major, regarding whether or not to complete the full assessment. Click on Math Placement below for more details. Transfer students have slightly different instructions (click on the Math Placement section below for details).

Word Languages Placement

For Both Domestic and International Students

All students are encouraged to complete language placement if you have previously studied one of the languages listed below so that placement is on file if/when you want to register for a class.

Do complete the online placement assessment in a specific language* (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish) as soon as possible to continue in the same language you began before Valpo if:

You have taken this language in high school/middle school/junior high; or
You have studied this language through homeschooling; or
You speak this language at home and/or with family

Do not complete the online placement assessment in a world language if you have never been exposed to that language, or you have only studied that language independently using software. You register for level 101 to begin a new language.

Take World Language Placement Online Here (<– this site also has more helpful language placement and study information!)

Be sure to check out all the great academic help and student activity opportunities available for you in languages at Valpo! Learn more about the Language Resource Center

*Note: Certain language courses may not be available every semester or every year.

Math Placement

Testing Accommodations

Given that the Math and World Language Placement Assessments are self-paced and completed on your own, the AARC does not offer any additional testing accommodations. However, if you had an IEP in high school or received accommodations at another college or university, we would encourage you to contact the Access & Accommodations Resource Center (AARC) before FOCUS. Send your documentation to the AARC as far in advance of FOCUS as possible to ensure a seamless transition.