Unless otherwise noted, contact the Testing Center with questions or to schedule an appointment to take any of the exams below.
Placing Students in Math and English:
NAU uses SAT/ACT scores to determine which math and English course is most appropriate for the student. Students with no SAT/ACT scores must take the ACCUPLACER exam(s) which can be scheduled through the Testing Center.
Accuplacer for ENG 205 Requirements
- Recommended for students with an SAT verbal score of 530+ OR ACT English score of 23+
- Appropriate score places student into ENG 205 and earns 2 units of English Composition Credit.
Please check the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of English websites for the most up-to-date list of scores and appropriate courses. You may also refer to the Orientation Resource Guide
Using AP Test scores:
Please check the Orientation Resource Guide for a list of scores and appropriate courses
CLEP:
Students can receive credit for what they already know by earning qualifying scores on any one of seventeen College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams accepted for credit at Northern Arizona University. The Testing Center administers the CLEP exams by appointment.
College/Departmental Challenge Exams:
Currently enrolled NAU students may take Challenge Exams for credit. Challenge Exams are locally prepared by NAU faculty. The amount of units awarded varies with each exam. Visit the Testing Center for information about specific Challenge Exams offered at NAU.
Music Theory Placement:
Students interested in becoming a music major at NAU you will take this test as well as audition for the program. The test is administered by the School of Music.
Spanish Placement:
This test is offered free online for students unsure of which level of Spanish to take. Your results will determine which Spanish course is most appropriate. This test can be taken online through the Modern Languages Program website. http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~kbc/placement/placement.html
Retro Credit
Retro Credits are available for new students who have completed advanced language work in High School.
Please check the Orientation Resource Guide for a list of scores and appropriate courses
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
TOEFL evaluates the potential success of an individual to use and understand Standard American English at a college level. It is required for non-native applicants at NAU. The test is administered world-wide by the Education Testing Service (ETS). For more information on this test please visit the ETS website. http://www.ets.org/toefl/
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