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All new undergraduate students entering the California State University are required to take the English Placement Test (EPT) except those who qualify for an exemption. If you are not exempt, you must take the EPT and provide scores to the university prior to beginning your first semester of enrollment. Failure to take the EPT prior to registering for your first semester will result in your not being allowed to enroll at the CSU.

The EPT is designed to assess the level of reading and writing skills of entering undergraduate students so that they can be placed in appropriate courses. Those undergraduates who do not demonstrate college-level skills will be directed to courses or programs designed to help them attain these skills. The English Placement Test requires approximately 2-1/2 hours to administer and contains the following three sections:

Essay

45 minutes on an assigned topic

Reading Skills

30 minutes to answer 45 multiple-choice questions

Composing Skills

30 minutes to answer 45 multiple-choice questions

The EPT is given in conjunction with the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM). Students may take the test at the most convenient CSU campus. Many campuses have online registration available. Other campuses require you to complete the registration form and mail it to the Test Office.

Exemptions from the EPT

The CSU English Placement Test must be completed by all entering undergraduates, with the exception of those who present proof of one of the following:

1 placement in the "Ready for CSU college-level English courses" category on the Early Assessment Program (EAP) English taken in conjunction with the 11th grade California Standards Test in English Language Arts
2 a score of 550 or above on the critical reading section of the College Board SAT Reasoning Test
3 a score of 680 or above on the writing section of the College Board SAT Reasoning Test
4 a score of 550 or above on the verbal section of the College Board SAT I: Reasoning Test
5 a score of 680 or above on the College Board SAT II: Writing Test
6 a score of 24 or above on the ACT English Test
7 a score of 3, 4, or 5 on either the Language and Comp or Literature and Composition examination of the Advanced Placement Program
8 completion and transfer to the CSU of a college course that satisfies English composition, with a grade of C or better.

EPT Test Registration Information

There will be an $18 charge for the EPT, payable on the day of the exam. Payment must be made by check or money order, payable to ETS. Cash will not be accepted. No student will be admitted without proper payment and picture identification with a signature.

The English Placement Test (EPT) is given in conjunction with the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam. Many campuses have online registration available. Go to the registration link for a complete list of EPT and/or ELM test dates and registration procedures on all the CSU campuses.

EPT Test Scores

151 or above
 Ready for college-level English (ENGL 101).
148 - 150
 Rrquired to register for English 101 + ENGL 99T (1 unit) Tutorialand to receive special academic assistance during your first semester .
142 - 147
 Requires ENGL 99 (4 non-degree units) to strengthen English skills during the first semester.
141 and below
 Requires ENGL 99 (4 non-degree units) + ENGL 99T (1 unit) .
  • Failure to complete the required development writing course in two semesters will result in disenrollment from SSU.
  • Students enrolled in ENGL 99 or ENGL 99T are also required to pass these within 1 academic year or be subject to disenrollment. For information about compliance policy, contact the Admissions or English Department.
  • ENGL 99 Frequently Asked Questions >LINK< (pdf

REGISTRATION

If you wish to sign up for either or both of the EPT or ELM tests, please go to the Registration page and >fillout the Registration Form online<

 

 

 

 

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