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Placement and Special Exams

COMPASS Exams (Computerized Adaptive Placement Assessment & Support System)

If you failed to earn a valid ACT/SAT test score in either math or English and lack college level credit in these two areas, you will need to take the COMPASS test for placement purposes. Your are also encouraged to take this test if you feel that your ACT/SAT score does not reflect your true knowledge of the subject area.

For information on ACT/SAT test scores and on COMPASS testing (including test dates), visit the Developmental Studies Program website.

Intensive English for Internationals Courses

The English for Internationals Program offers non-credit courses in English language instruction for non-English Speakers, including a course for advanced students which prepares them to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam.

For information on the program, including registration information, visit the Intensive English for Internationals website.

Language Placement Exams

All students should take a placement exam before enrolling for the first time in a foreign language course at the University of Memphis

For information on Language Placement exams, contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature.

Testing Center

The U of M Testing Center administers or offers registration for a variety of admissions, credit, or placement exams: CLEP (credit by examination), DANTES, MAT, GRE, Law School Admissions, and Senior Testing (General Education Testing) are just a few of the exams offered.

For information on the Testing Center, exams offered, and exam registration and dates, please visit the Testing

Last updated: 04/10/2008 16:57:33