Placement Testing Requirements for Mathematics, English, and Reading
First-time Stevenson University students, excluding those who meet the exemptions listed in the next section, will need to complete one or more Stevenson University placement tests prior to registration.
Mathematics Placement
All incoming students are required to take the mathematics placement test prior to registering for classes (see exemptions in next section). For additional information, including instructions on accessing the math placement test, visit Stevenson.edu/placement.
English Placement
English course eligibility will be determined by the student’s SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) or ACT combined English and Reading subject test score.
- Students who earn a 500 or above on the SAT EBRW (or 37 or above on the ACT English & Reading test) will be placed into ENG-151: Composition and Writing from Sources. Honors students also have the option of taking ENG 153: Honors Writing Seminar.
- Students who earn a 490 or below on the SAT EBRW (or 36 or below on the ACT English & Reading test) will be placed into ENG-150: Introduction to Composition and Writing from Sources.
Reading Placement
Students who earn a 490 or below on the SAT EBRW (or 36 or below on the ACT English & Reading test) will be required to register for ENG 006: College Reading Lab. Students have the option to test out of this course by completing the Reading Challenge Exam. For more information, visit Stevenson.edu/placement.