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Placement Tests
Placement Test Dates
Many placement tests can be taken online prior to coming to campus. If you do not take them ahead of time, then tests are offered:
Please read the following carefully to determine which exams you need to take.
Note: If you are a student with a disability who will need accommodations for the placement tests, please contact Barbara Zunder at (415) 422-2613 one week before the scheduled test date.
| Math |
This test is used to place you into the appropriate math course at USF. Previous college-level coursework will also be used when determining the appropriate course. This is a 40-minute algebra and trigonometry test, with 32 multiple-choice questions. No calculators are permitted.
You do not have to take this test if you have submitted a SAT or ACT score to USF, or if you already took this test from home (link to test sent via email).
Required of the following majors: Architecture, Biology, Business (all majors), Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Exercise and Sports Science (B.S. only), Economics, Math, Physics. All other majors do not need to take the Math Placement Test.
Undeclared students: If there is even a remote chance that you may choose a Math, Science, Business, ESS, Architecture, or Economics major, and you have not take the SAT or ACT, then you should take the math test.
Take the online Math Placement Test>> |
| Calculus Readiness Test |
This test is used to place you into the appropriate calculus course at USF. This is a 30-minute test, with 25 multiple-choice questions. No calculators are permitted.
You do not have to take this test if you have completed and passed Calculus I at another college, or if you have submitted an AP Calculus score of 4 or 5.
Required of the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Physics.
Note: If you are interested in going to medical, dental, pharmacy or veterinary school after attending USF, one semester of Calculus is strongly recommended by many schools.
Take the online Calculus Readiness Test>>
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| Foreign Language Placement Test |
If you are beginning to study a new foreign language, you do not need to take this test.
If you are seeking exemption from the language requirement, you may take these tests. If you score high enough on the test place out of the requirement, you must contact the department office to set up an interview with an instructor in order to confirm your proficiency.
French, Chinese German, Japanese, and Spanish tests are available online. Latin, Italian, Russian and Tagalog must be taken on-campus (Japanese may be available online very soon). If you have not yet taken the test online you can take it on campus during Spring Orientation. The format of these tests vary. If you need to take both math or calculus as well as a foreign language test, then you should postpone taking the foreign language test. You can take the foreign language test online at home or during Spring Orientation. You do not have to take this test if you are beginning a new foreign language, or if you are bilingual and wish to apply for an exemption to the foreign language requirement. A foreign language is required of all Arts & Science as well as International Business majors.
Take the online Foreign Language Placement Test>> |
More Questions? Call Academic Support Services at 415-422-6876 or email orientation@usfca.edu.
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