Placement Testing - English
Students admitted Fall 2012 will be placed into the appropriate English composition course based on ACT/SAT Writing scores OR the English Placement Essay according to the criteria below:
| ACT Writing Score | SAT Writing Score | English Placement Needed? |
|---|---|---|
| 28 or higher | 630 or higher | No. Enroll in 15-ENGL-1012 |
| 18-27 | 430-620 | No. Enroll in 15-ENGL-1001 |
| 17 or lower | 420 or lower | Yes. Take English Placement |
| No writing score on either test. | Yes. Take English Placement | |
NOTE: Students with transfer credit for English Composition or a score of 3 or higher on the AP English Language or Literature exam DO NOT take placement, regardless of ACT/SAT Writing Score.
Students who need to complete English Placement should enroll in the Blackboard course. English Placement test enrollment instructions. Students should submit a final English Placement essay no later than two weeks prior to their scheduled orientation.
15-ENGL-112 is an advanced first-year writing course, making it possible to complete the first-year writing requirement in one rather than two courses.
Accessing English Placement
- Log in to Blackboard
- Click the Courses tab at the top of the page, then enter "Main Campus English Placement" in
the Course Search box. - Click on the arrow next to the course number uc11_viesonja_001 and select "Enroll."
- Click "Submit" on the Self Enrollment screen.
- Return to the course during one of the sessions listed below to participate.
- Note: You must submit your Placement Essay at least two weeks prior to your scheduled Bearcat Bound Orientation dates.
Upcoming Sessions
- Friday, March 23 at 8:00 a.m. - Tuesday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Friday, March 30 at 8:00 a.m. - Tuesday, April 3 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
For more testing sessions please check the English and Comparative Literature website at http://www.artsci.uc.edu/englishplacement/