Rutgers Placement Tests and Advising

The Rutgers Placement Tests are designed to provide information about a student's skill level in the English writing, English language and reading comprehension, and in mathematics. The test results will be used to place students in the courses and sections appropriate to their level of preparation. In some cases, those may be noncredit, developmental courses. It is extremely important that you take these placement tests seriously because the results can have a major impact on your registration for some courses (e.g., Biology and Chemistry). Because these tests are used to determine your classes, you should prepare for them carefully and take them seriously. A Placement Testing Information Bulletin is available online. This resource contains examples of strong and weak essay responses and sample math problems. It is essential to review the math formulas because NO CALCULATORS will be allowed in the math exam.

Special Accommodations for Students With Learning or Physical Disabilities

If you are entitled to extended testing time (or other testing modifications) under ADA/Section 504, you will have to make arrangements to take the tests at an alternate time. You should not attend a scheduled testing day. A copy of your IEP should be faxed to or mailed to: Office of Special Services, 59 Biel Road, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8508, Fax #: 732-932-1755. You then call April Pagano in Testing and Placement (732-932-8445) to arrange a test time.

More Information

• First-Year Student Testing and Advising
• Transfer Student Placement and Advising