Placement Test Registration

Congratulations on your acceptance to NJIT! The Office of Placement Testing is excited that you will be joining us!

Registration

We are committed to making sure you are placed in the courses that are commensurate to your level of preparation and career goals.

All incoming students must take the English and Math placement assessments unless you are exempt*. In order to obtain access to the placement assessment, you must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to date of your assessment if you have not already done so.

  • English Placement Assessment
    • English Placement Essay takes approximately 50 minutes
    • English Placement Survey takes approximately 20 minutes  
      • Completion of both sections, Essay  & Survey, is essential for appropriate course placement.
  • Math Placement Assessment
    • Math Placement Assessment  is approximately 2 hours and is divided into three sections:
      • Basic Algebra (25 problems, 30 minutes), Advance Algebra (25 problems, 30 minutes) and Trigonometry (30 problems, 45 minutes) 
        • No calculator usage allowed and all sections must be completed for appropriate placement
        • Completion of all three (3) sections is essential for appropriate course placement

​Students who require accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act must contact the Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (OARS) at: oars@njit.edu or 973-596-5417 before accessing the placement assessment

It is critical that all students taking the placement assessment  complete it in one sitting.  Please allocate sufficient time to complete all required sections of the placement assessment the same day.

**ATTENTION**

Please access the registration form using your njit email or you will not be able to register. Thank you!

First-Years Registration           Transfers Registration

You must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to the date of your placement assessment if you have not already done so. 

All students will take the placement assessment(s) remotely (from home).  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at: placementtesting@njit.edu or call 973-596-8389. 

 

* Exemption Details