Current Test Dates
Overview
The Academic Testing Center offers three types of academic testing:
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- Placement Testing
- Language Exemption Testing
- ICS Credit-by-Exam (Summer only, restrictions apply)
The testing schedule is updated at the end of each quarter. Please see the calendar options below for the next Placement testing dates.
Looking to check your results or register? Please visit the registration portal.
Language Exam Calendar
Physical Sciences Exam Calendar
ICS Credit by Exam Calendar
Winter 2026
Language Exam Calendar
Exams hosted on Canvas open at 10:00am PST. Students will have a window of 24 hours to complete the exam in one sitting. For specific time limits for each test, please read the detailed description on the desired page.
Please visit our registration portal to sign up for an exam. The table below lists which exams are available for registration on ZotSpot.
Note: Exams marked with an asterisk (*) serve as both Placement and Exemption exams. If you require exemption testing in any of these languages, register for the placement exam through our registration portal.
You can inquire more information on language exemption exams that are offered by email to testcenter@uci.edu, or visit the Language Exemption page.
Arabic
Date(s) Offered:
- Friday, January 23, 2026
- Friday, February 20, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our new portal.
Vist the Arabic language page for more information.
Armenian
Date(s) Offered:
- By Appointment
Location:
- In-person
Additional Information:
- Register online through ZotSpot
Vist the Armenian language page for more information.
Chinese
Date(s) Offered:
- On-demand
Location:
- Online
Additional Information:
- Please visit the Chinese language webpage for link assessment.
French Placement
Date(s) Offered:
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our online portal.
Requirements:
- Students who score 81% or above on the written part of the exam must participate in a mandatory oral interview to determine final placement.
Additional Information:
- The French Placement Exam helps you decide which lower-division French course will best match your current skills and knowledge.
Visit the French language page for more information.
French Exemption
Date(s) Offered:
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through ZotSpot.
Requirements:
- Students who score 75% or above on the written part of the exam are eligible for an oral interview, and will be contact by French faculty for scheduling.
Additional Information:
- The French Exemption Exam evaluates existing knowledge of the French language and may exempt students through the 2C level.
Visit the French language page for more information.
Japanese
Date(s) Offered:
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our new portal.
Requirements:
- Requires oral interview for final placement. The oral interview is offered online through Zoom.
Additional Information:
- Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Japanese Placement Waiver Form.
Visit the Japanese language page for more information.
Korean
Date(s) Offered:
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our new portal.
Requirements:
- Requires oral interview for final placement. The oral interview is offered online through Zoom.
Additional Information:
- Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Korean Placement Waiver Form.
Visit the Korean language page for more information.
Persian
Date(s) Offered:
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our new portal.
Visit the Persian language page for more information.
Russian
Date(s) Offered:
- By Appointment
Location:
- In-person
Additional Information:
- Register online through ZotSpot
Visit the Russian language page for more information.
Spanish Learner (Test A)
Date(s) Offered:
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our new portal.
Additional Information:
- Test A is designed for students learning Spanish as a second language or who are heritage speakers with limited communication experience.
Visit the Spanish language page for more information.
Spanish Heritage (Test B)
Date(s) Offered:
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our new portal.
Additional Information:
- Test B is designed for heritage speakers who have active communication ability in Spanish.
Visit the Spanish language page for more information.
Vietnamese
Date(s) Offered:
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Thursday. February 19, 2026
Location:
- Online through Canvas
- Registration is available through our new portal.
Visit the Vietnamese language page for more information.
| Exam | Date(s) Offered | Location | Requirements | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Friday, January 23, 2026 Friday, February 20, 2026 | Canvas | Registration for the Arabic Placement/Exemption Exam is available through our new portal. | |
| Armenian | By Appointment | In-person | Register online through ZotSpot | |
| Chinese | On-demand | Online | Please visit the Chinese language webpage for link assessment. | |
| French Placement | Thursday, January 22, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Canvas | Students who score 81% or above on the written part of the exam must participate in a mandatory oral interview to determine final placement. | The French Placement Exam helps you decide which lower-division French course will best match your current skills and knowledge. Register through our new portal. |
| French Exemption | Thursday, January 22, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Canvas | Students who score 75% or above on the written part of the exam are eligible for an oral interview, and will be contact by French faculty for scheduling. | The French Exemption Exam evaluates existing knowledge of the French language and may exempt students through the 2C level. Register through ZotSpot |
| Japanese | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Canvas | Requires oral interview for final placement. Please see interview dates/time here. The oral interview is available online through Zoom by appointment. Students should complete the Japanese Background Survey prior to the interview. | Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Japanese Placement Waiver Form. Registration for the Japanese Placement Exam is available through our new portal. |
| Korean | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Canvas | Requires oral interview for final placement. Please see interview dates/time here. The oral interview is available online through Zoom by appointment. Students should complete the Korean Background Survey prior to the interview. | Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Korean Placement Waiver Form. Registration for the Korean Placement Exam is available through our new portal. |
| Persian | Thursday, January 22, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Canvas | Registration for the Persian Placement Exam is available through our new portal. | |
| Russian | By Appointment | In-person | Register online through ZotSpot | |
| Spanish Learner (Test A) | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Canvas | Test A is designed for students learning Spanish as a second language or who are heritage speakers with limited communication experience. Registration for the Spanish Learners (Test A) Placement Exam is available through our new portal. |
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| Spanish Heritage (Test B) | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Canvas | Test B is designed for heritage speakers who have active communication ability in Spanish. Registration for the Spanish Heritage (Test B) Placement Exam is available through our new portal. |
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| Vietnamese | Thursday, January 22, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Canvas | Registration for the Vietnamese Placement/Exemption Exam is available through our new portal. |
Physical Sciences Exam Calendar
Calculus
Date(s) Offered:
- Available online 24/7
Additional Information:
- ALEKS Calculus Placement Exam: Proctor required. Please see the Calculus page for more information.
Chemistry
Date(s) Offered:
- Available online 24/7
Additional Information:
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UCI Chemistry Placement Exam (Canvas): ALEKS Prep for Chemistry Module
Physics 7C
| Exam | Date(s) Offered | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus | Available online 24/7 | ALEKS Calculus Placement Exam Proctor required. Please see the Calculus page for more information. |
| Chemistry | Available online 24/7 | UCI Chemistry Placement Exam (Canvas) ALEKS Prep for Chemistry Module Please see the Chemistry page for more information. |
| Physics 7C | N/A | No test required. Please see the Physics Page. |
ICS Credit by Exam Calendar
ICS 31, 45C, and 45J
Date(s) Offered:
- Not offered until Summer 2025
For more information about the ICS Credit by Exam, please visit https://ics.uci.edu/academics/undergrad/ics-credit-by-exam/.
| Exam | Date(s) Offered | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| ICS 31, 45C, 45J | Summer 2026 |