Completing placement tests will help determine which courses are the best fit for you. Remote and in person testing are available. To test remotely, you will need a computer (desktop or laptop) with a webcam and audio capabilities.
Fill out and submit our sign up form. You’ll receive an email within a week with information about scheduling remote or in person placement tests.
Remote and in person testing are available.
If you answered yes to all of these questions, you can test remotely. If you answered no to any of these questions, you should sign up for in person testing, which will take place on campus.
Students requiring a disability-related testing accommodation must first contact Student Disability Services at sds@neiu.edu and follow intake procedures before signing up for placement testing.
In person testing takes place on campus. Please note the location of our test and arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time with a valid photo ID, your NEIU student ID number and a face mask
24 to 48 hours after signing up for placement testing, you will receive an email with information about how to sign up for remote testing (from testingservices@neiu.edu with subject line: Thank you for signing up for Placement Testing) and a second email with your voucher code (from Accuplace with subject line: Remote Voucher Notification).
Once you receive both emails, you can create an account with Proctortrack and schedule your placement tests. Make sure you have your voucher code ready, and download the latest version of Google Chrome browser and use Chrome when creating your account, scheduling and testing.
The complete list of requirements to test remotely via Proctortrack can be found on their website.
For more information about Proctortrack, review the detailed guide and tutorial. If you have technical issues, please contact Proctortrack support, available 24/7, at (844) 753-2020.
The test is untimed (there is no time limit). Be sure to set aside at least two hours to complete your placement tests. Learn more more information about the test itself and preparation materials.
After finishing the placement test you will see your score and placement on the next screen. You may take a screenshot of your results and/or print them. Your score will be available on NEIUport within 1-3 business days. Essay scores will be available up to 24 hours after taking the exam. Reading and Writing Survey results will be available within 5-7 days.
All test scores will be posted on NEIUport. Please follow the steps below to locate them:
Learn more about interpreting your test scores.
It is highly recommended that prior to the test, you prepare by using our Placement Test Preparation page as a study resource.
In addition to addressing placement testing, please be sure to continue through as many of the important Next Steps for Admitted Students as possible.
If you have any problems registering, contact Testing Services at (773) 442-5293 or testingservices@neiu.edu.