Placement Testing

Placement testing is an important step for most new students, as well as for transfer students, who have not successfully completed college-level mathematics or English courses. 

All placement tests must be taken prior to orientation in order to enroll in any math or English course(s).  These tests assess students¡¯ levels of proficiency in mathematics and in the use of written English and ensure you move forward with the appropriate courses. 

• Get complete information about the placement test process, exemptions, retaking tests and more.

MATH

The math placement test may take one to three hours to complete. It¡¯s taken online, so you can take at your convenience. 

• Once you have paid your enrollment fee deposit or signed up for Orientation, you can take the math placement test online, through the link in your applicant portal. 
• Or Call 216-687-2272 to make an appointment to take the test on-campus. CSU¡¯s Testing Services can set you up with a computer, high-speed internet and a quiet space.

If you experience any technical issues while taking the test remotely, please call the Testing Services Office at 216.687.2272 or email testingservices@csuohio.edu.

ENGLISH

Students are placed into an English course based on ACT/SAT verbal scores. 

• ACT 19/SAT 26 or lower ¨C English 100
• ACT 20-25/ SAT 27-31¨C English 101
• ACT 26/ SAT 32 or higher¨C English 102

If you did not take the ACT/SAT or if you would like to place into a higher level of English, you must take the English placement test. The test is a two-hour writing sample administered at the CSU Testing Services Office. Learn more.

• Call 216.687.2272 to schedule your test.

TIP: Prep for your exam(s) by reviewing sample tests and essays available on the Testing Services website.