Student English and Math Placement Testing
The English language is the medium of instruction at Wilmington University.
English language and mathematics placement assessments are completed through a computer based system. An assessment is required for any undergraduate student who has not transferred acceptable credits for the following course requirements: MAT 121, MAT 201, MAT 205, or ENG 121 (whichever is/are appropriate for the degree program).
An Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 480 or above will be exempt from the English placement assessment (this is applicable for SAT's taken during the 2016-2017 academic year and beyond).
A Math score of 530 or above will be exempt from the Math placement assessment (this is applicable for SAT's taken during the 2016-2017 academic year and beyond).
- The results of the placement assessments will allow the University to place the student in the appropriate level Math or English course.
- These assessments must be completed prior to registering for a Math or English course.
- Specific cut scores for both assessments have been established.
- Students will receive the placement results immediately following the testing.
- If a student successfully places into the first level English and/or Math but still feels the need for review, he or she may elect to enroll in either MAT 095 (Math Review), MAT 110 (Math Essentials), ENG 095 (English Review) or ENG 110 (English Essentials).
- Retakes of placement assessments are not permitted.
Math 110 - Math Essentials and English 110 - English Essentials
Credit for these courses may apply toward graduation as a free elective. The minimum grade needed to pass MAT 110 (Math Essentials) or ENG 110 (English Essentials) is a “C.”
Math 121 - College Math I, MAT 122 – College Math II, Math 201 – Mathematics for Teachers I, Math 205 – Introductory Survey of Mathematics
The minimum grade needed to pass MAT 121 (College Math I), MAT 122 (College Math II), MAT 201 (Mathematics for Teachers I) and MAT 205 (Introductory Survey of Mathematics) is a “C.”
English 121 - English Composition I, English 122 – English Composition II
The minimum grade needed to pass ENG 121 (English Composition I) and ENG 122 (English Composition II) is a “C.”