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Placement Testing

As a Wright State student (Main and Lake Campus), you will need to complete a mathematics placement test in person (pre-registration required) and an online English writing assessment at least 14 days before your initial advising appointment or Orientation session. Follow the links below to learn more about these placement tests and how to complete them.

Math Placement Instructions

Register for your math placement test

Register now online for your mathematics placement test.

You will need your Wright State e-mail address and UID to register [University ID: a “U” followed by an eight-digit number assigned to you by Wright State].

Lake Campus Students: To register for a placement test at Wright State University–Lake Campus in Celina, Ohio, please call 1-800-237-1477.

English Placement Instructions

How do I take the Writing Placement Test?

To begin the writing placement test, you will be required to authenticate with your Wright State UID and PIN. Remember: Once you begin the test, you must complete it by submitting your writing within 72 hours!

If you do not know your campus UID and PIN or have trouble logging on, please call the Help Desk at 937-775-4827 (toll-free at 1-888-775-4827) or visit 025 Library Annex.

Modern Languages

Learn more about proficiency and placement exams in Modern Languages.