UConn Engineering Placement Exam Information
Math Placement Exam (MPE)
All Engineering students are REQUIRED to take the Math Placement Exam regardless of prior experience or academic plans.
You can find more information and instructions for the Math Placement Exam by visiting this website: https://placement.uconn.edu/mathematics-placement/.
Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE)
The Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE) is recommended, but not required for students seeking to register for General Chemistry (CHEM 1124, CHEM 1127 or CHEM 1147) in order to determine student readiness for appropriate placement.
For more information, please visit this website: https://placement.uconn.edu/chemistry-placement/
Guided Placement Survey (GPS)
Incoming international and multilingual students whose home language is not English (First-Year & Transfer) who have not yet earned UConn credits for English Writing courses (e.g., ENGL 1003, 1004, 1007, 1010 or 1011) are required to complete the Guided Placement Survey (GPS) to determine student readiness and placement.
Students can access the Guided Placement Survey here. Please note some regional campuses require all new students (First-Year & Transfer) to complete the Guided Placement Survey. Please follow the directions in your Orientation Reservation.
For more information, please visit this website: https://placement.uconn.edu/english-placement/