Eastern Michigan University

University Advising and Career Development Center

Placement Testing

The following presents a number of ways for students to either 'test out' of particular levels of courses and/or to earn college credit in an alternative format.  We encourage students to take full advantage of these resources to ensure their education at Eastern Michigan University is as catered to their level of ability as possible.

  1. CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Testing. CLEP helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, Pass any of the 33 CLEP exams and achieve your college and career goals. Eastern Michigan University is a national testing site for CLEP with exam dates throughout the year. Dates for 2012-2013 thus far are as follows (Effective 10/31/12: All scheduled CLEP test dates have been canceled due to technical difficulties until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.):
      • Friday, November 9, 2012 Wednesday, March 13, 2013
        Monday, December 10, 2012 Monday, April 22, 2013
        Friday, January 18, 2013  
        Thursday, February 14, 2013  

     

  1. Students wishing to take the Math Placement Test may do so by contacting the Math Student Service Center at 734.487.4474.
  2. Students wishing to take the Foreign Language Test may do so by contacting the World Languages Department  at 734.487.0338.