Placement Tests

Welcome to the University of Georgia and to University Testing Services (UTS)!

You can schedule your pre-orientation placement exam(s) any time prior to the first day of your orientation session at UTS or take your placement exam(s) during or after orientation.

Based on your scores in AP or IB credit, you could be exempt from placement exams. Please see the appropriate exam links under the specific placement exams listed below for more information regarding AP and IB scores for credit. Your scores will be used by your academic advisor to accurately place you in a variety of courses. Placement exam results can allow you to select a wider variety of courses during your first semester. These scores will lead to an easier registration process.

Please make sure you register for a date and time in which you are able to commit. We look forward to serving you!

If you would like to take your placement exam(s) prior to your orientation session, please Login using your UGA MyID and password; click the "Edit" tab to enter your profile information, then click the “Book Exam” tab to select your exam. Make sure to bring your email confirmation and photo ID to your scheduled appointment.

If you require accommodations with placement testing due to a disability, please register with the Disability Resource Center, 706-542-8719, prior to scheduling your exam.

Please bring the following on the day of your exam:

• Government issued picture ID
• If paying on-site with a credit card, the card holder must be present.

Cost of Exams:

Students are responsible for placement exam fees which are payable by cash, credit/debit card, or check.

English Placement Exam	$25
Math Placement Exam	$25
Foreign Language Placement Exams	$25
Algebra Test	$10
Writing Sample Test	$10
Reading Comprehension Test	$10

Refund Policy

We do not issue refunds.

Please use the following links to determine if you are required to take the English Placement Exam and information about the exam.

• English Placement Exam Exceptions
• English Placement Exam

Foreign Language Placement

All incoming UGA students are strongly encouraged to take the Foreign Language Placement Exam for language(s) studied in high school or elsewhere. Our office offers exams in French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. If a placement exam is needed in a different language, students should contact the department offering that language for placement information.

Please use the following links to determine if you are required to take the Foreign Language Placement Exam and information about the exam.

• Foreign Language Placement Exam Exceptions
• Foreign Language Placement Exam

Math Placement Exams

All students who are required to take the Algebra exam will be notified via email or letter. If required, please schedule as soon as possible. If you do not take this exam and it is a requirement, it could delay your registration for classes.

Please use the following links to determine if you are required to take the Math Placement Exam and information about the exam. 

• Math Placement Exam Exceptions
• Math Placement Exam
• Algebra Placement Exam

Reading Comprehension Placement

All students who are required to take the Reading exam will be notified via email or letter. If required, please schedule as soon as possible. If you do not take this exam and it is a requirement, it could delay your registration for classes.

• Reading Comprehension Exam

Writing Sample

All students who are required to take the Writing exam will be notified via email or letter. If required, please schedule as soon as possible. If you do not take this exam and it is a requirement, it could delay your registration for classes.

• Writing Sample