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
Summer 2025
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 ZotSpot page to register for exams. The table below lists which exams are available for registration on CampusGroups.
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:
- Thu, July 24, 2025
- Fri, August 8, 2025
- Fri, August 22, 2025
- Thu, September 25, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
- Effective Spring 2025, registration for the Arabic Placement/Exemption Exam 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 CampusGroups
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:
- Thu, July 10, 2025
- Wed, July 23, 2025
- Thu, August 7, 2025
- Thu, August 21, 2025
- Wed, September 24, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
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. Register through portal
Visit the French language page for more information.
French Exemption
Date(s) Offered:
- Thu, July 10, 2025
- Wed, July 23, 2025
- Thu, August 7, 2025
- Thu, August 21, 2025
- Wed, September 24, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
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.Register through CampusGroups
Visit the French language page for more information.
Japanese
Date(s) Offered:
- Tue, July 8, 2025
- Mon, July 21, 2025
- Tue, August 5, 2025
- Tue, August 19, 2025
- Tue, September 23, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
Requirements:
- Requires oral interview for final placement. More information will be available after the written portion of the test. 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:
- Wed, July 9, 2025
- Tue, July 22, 2025
- Wed, August 6, 2025
- Wed, August 20, 2025
- Mon, September 22, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
Requirements:
- Requires oral interview for final placement. More information will be available after the written portion of the test. The oral interview is offered in-person at HIB 375.
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:
- Thu, July 10, 2025
- Wed, July 23, 2025
- Thu, August 7, 2025
- Thu, August 21, 2025
- Wed, September 24, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
Visit the Persian language page for more information.
Russian
Date(s) Offered:
- By Appointment
Location:
- In-person
Additional Information:
- Register online through CampusGroups
Visit the Russian language page for more information.
Spanish Learner (Test A)
Date(s) Offered:
- Tue, July 8, 2025
- Mon, July 21, 2025
- Tue, August 5, 2025
- Tue, August 19, 2025
- Mon, September 22, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
Additional Information:
- Test A is designed for students learning Spanish as a second language or who are heritage speakers with limited communication experience.
- Effective February 2025, registration for the Spanish Learners (Test A) Placement Exam is available through our new portal.
Visit the Spanish language page for more information.
Spanish Heritage (Test B)
Date(s) Offered:
- Wed, July 9, 2025
- Tue, July 22, 2025
- Wed, August 6, 2025
- Wed, August 20, 2025
- Tue, September 23, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
Additional Information:
- Test B is designed for heritage speakers who have active communication ability in Spanish.
- Effective Spring 2025, registration for the Spanish Heritage (Test B) Placement Exam is available through our new portal.
Visit the Spanish language page for more information.
Vietnamese
Date(s) Offered:
- Thu, July 10, 2025
- Wed, July 23, 2025
- Thu, August 7, 2025
- Thu, August 21, 2025
- Wed, September 24, 2025
Location:
- Canvas
- Effective Spring 2025, registration for the Vietnamese Placement Exam is available through our new portal.
Visit the Vietnamese language page for more information.
| Exam | Date(s) Offered | Location | Requirements | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Fri, August 8, 2025; Fri, August 22, 2025; Thu, September 25, 2025 | Canvas | Effective Spring 2025, 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 | Thu, August 7, 2025; Thu, August 21, 2025; Wed, September 24, 2025 | 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 portal |
| French Exemption | Thu, August 7, 2025; Thu, August 21, 2025; Wed, September 24, 2025 | 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 CampusGroups |
| Japanese | Tue, August 19, 2025; Tue, September 23, 2025 | Canvas | Requires oral interview for final placement. More information will be available after the written portion of the test. The oral interview is offered online through Zoom. | Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Japanese Placement Waiver Form. |
| Korean | Wed, August 20, 2025; Mon, September 22, 2025 | Canvas | Requires oral interview for final placement. The oral interview is offered in-person at HIB 375 on Thursday, August 28th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on a first-come first served basis. Students must bring a completed copy of the Korean Background Survey to the interview. | Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Korean Placement Waiver Form. |
| Persian | Thu, August 7, 2025; Thu, August 21, 2025; Wed, September 24, 2025 | Canvas | Effective Spring 2025, 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) | Tue, August 19, 2025; Mon, September 22, 2025 | Canvas | Test A is designed for students learning Spanish as a second language or who are heritage speakers with limited communication experience. Effective February 2025, registration for the Spanish Learners (Test A) Placement Exam is available through our new portal. |
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| Spanish Heritage (Test B) | Wed, August 6, 2025; Wed, August 20, 2025; Tue, September 23, 2025 | Canvas | Test B is designed for heritage speakers who have active communication ability in Spanish. Effective Spring 2025, registration for the Spanish Heritage (Test B) Placement Exam is available through our new portal. |
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| Vietnamese | Thu, August 7, 2025; Thu, August 21, 2025; Wed, September 24, 2025 | Canvas | Effective Spring 2025, 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 |
| 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 | Monday, June 23, 2025; Thursday, June 26, 2025; Monday, July 7, 2025; Monday, July 14, 2025; Thursday, July 24, 2025 Monday, July 28, 2025; Thursday, July 31, 2025 Monday, August 4, 2025; Monday, August 11, 2025; Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Registration through CampusGroups required. |