University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The ACT is a college entrance exam used to determine admission to the university. The ACT test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The scores may only be used at UW-Milwaukee. The length of the test is 3 3/4 hours. There is a $50.00 fee, which must be paid at the time of testing.

Date	Start Time	Location	Seats Available
7/9/2019	10:00 AM	Mellencamp B28A	24	Open

This series of tests is required to help determine the admissions status of applicants who do not meet UWM's standard admission criteria. This series of tests includes the Nelson Denny Reading Comprehension (35 minutes), English Placement (90minutes) and Math Placement (90 minutes). All three tests are administered in one testing session and are required to complete your application.

Date	Start Time	Location	Seats Available
6/13/2019	10:00 AM	Mellencamp B28A	14	Open
7/11/2019	10:00 AM	Mellencamp B28A	13	Open

You must have an approved Accommodations Request on file in order to register for this test. These tests help determine which classes you are able to take in a given subject. You may register for up to two placement tests per testing session. The time allotted for your accommodated placement test will vary depending on your specific accommodation. The normal time lengths for each test are: math (90 minutes), English (90 minutes), foreign language (60 minutes), and chemistry (55 minutes).

Date	Start Time	Location	Seats Available
5/30/2019	9:00 AM	Mellencamp B28B	4	Open
6/6/2019	9:00 AM	Mellencamp B28B	4	Open
6/13/2019	9:00 AM	Mellencamp B28B	3	Open
6/27/2019	9:00 AM	Mellencamp B28B	8	Open

If you grew up speaking a language other than English, you should take this test. As a non-native writer of English, you can complete your English writing requirement by taking English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses instead of courses designed for native speakers of English. The EAP writing courses may help you do better in all of your university courses. Please allow about 90 minutes for this exam.

Date	Start Time	Location	Seats Available
5/22/2019	11:00 AM	Mellencamp B30	2	Open
5/22/2019	1:00 PM	Mellencamp B30	0	Full
5/23/2019	11:00 AM	Mellencamp B30	2	Open
5/23/2019	1:00 PM	Mellencamp B30	2	Open
5/30/2019	11:00 AM	Mellencamp B30	0	Full
5/30/2019	1:00 PM	Mellencamp B30	0	Full

Placement testing for all international students. Students are required to take math placement testing and should choose either the English placement test for native speakers or the English placement test for non-native speakers of English (EPT-NNSE). Only native English speakers should choose the English placement test for native speakers. Each test is about 90 minutes long.

Date	Start Time	Location	Seats Available
8/26/2019	10:00 AM	Curtin B84	56	Open

These tests help determine which classes you are able to take in the given subject. Transfer students and re-entry students may be required to take placement tests depending on previous course work and intended major. All incoming New Freshmen are required to register for New Freshman Placement. Only one placement test may be taken per testing session. Placement testing is offered in: math (90 minutes), English (90minutes), foreign language (60 minutes), chemistry (55 minutes).

Date	Start Time	Location	Seats Available
5/24/2019	10:00 AM	Mellencamp B28A	20	Open
5/24/2019	12:00 PM	Mellencamp B28A	24	Open
5/31/2019	10:00 AM	Mellencamp B28A	23	Open
5/31/2019	12:00 PM	Mellencamp B28A	20	Open

Click here to sign up for this exam. Registration is handled by UWM's RegisterBlast, another institution, or another testing company.