First Year Students
First Year Students
Recently accepted to UIC and have not started classes then you may take a placement test by logging into my.UIC.edu. You must complete the first year survey in order to fulfill your placement test requirements.
To start the process:
- Log into your UIC Portal
- Click UIC Connect/Students
- Click Required Placement Tests
If you have any questions related to online placement testing or experience a problem while taking an online exam, visit UIC Testing FAQ’s
If you are experiencing any issues, submit a help ticket.
Fall 2025 Deadline Dates for Completing Tests
New Students need to complete their test(s), the Online Orientation module, Orientation, and Advising. Orientation and Advising sign-up will begin April 2025.
Placement Tests can be taken until 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 7, 2025. However, to register for a class requiring a placement test by the add/drop deadline date (September 5, 2025), you must complete all test(s) prior to the final deadline date listed below:
· Chemistry, Physics, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Russian – 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2025
· Arabic, Chinese, Computer Science, English, Korean, Japanese, Modern Greek, Polish, and Spanish – 3:00 PM Sunday, August 31, 2025
· Math – Test closes 5:00 PM Friday August 29, 2025