Placement Testing at UDM

During SOAR, all new students take UDM's placement tests. You will be asked to complete all tests, regardless if you have any Advanced Placement (AP) or transfer credit. A brief description of what to expect appears below.

English

The English placement test consists of two parts: a self-assessment and an essay in response to a reading. Your responses will be combined with your ACT English and SAT Verbal test scores by members of the English department faculty to determine an appropriate course recommendation.

Math

UDM administers the COMPASS as the math placement test.
See details about this test.

Chemistry

Only students who are majoring in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pre-Med, Pre-Dental or Engineering must take the chemistry placement test. UDM administers the Toledo Chemistry Exam. The results of this test will be used to place you into the appropriate level chemistry course. The test consists of 60 math and chemistry questions, and you will have 55 minutes to complete it. You may use a scientific calculator, but you must bring one. Scrap paper, pencil and a Periodic Table of the Elements will be provided to you.

Computer Applications

You will be asked to complete a survey of your computer skills. The results will be used to recommend an appropriate computer course.

Language

Language placement tests are available during SOAR for Spanish, German, French, Latin, Japanese, and Arabic. All language placement tests are multiple choice and/or fill-in-the-blank, and take approximately one hour. Since you will be placed into an appropriate level course based on your test score, you may wish to review prior to SOAR. Students who wish to earn credit in or to take a placement test in language other than those listed above should contact the Language & Cultural Training Department at 313-993-1102.

Special Testing Accomodations

If you require special testing accommodations, please contact Emilie Gallegos, Director of Disability Support Services, at 313-578-0310, at least one week in advance of your SOAR date.

If you have questions regarding any of the placement tests, please call Susan Trudeau, Assistant Director of University Academic Services, at 313-993-3383.