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Placement Tests in English and Math (EPT/ELM)

All students, unless otherwise exempt, are required by the California State University to complete the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) and the English Placement Test (EPT) and have scores available prior to registering for any class.

For the most flexibility in scheduling your courses, it is to your advantage to take any required exam as soon as possible!

If you still need to take one or more of these exams, register now! Call 408-924-5980 or see https://testing.sjsu.edu for testing information.

Importance of the exams

If you must take the ELM and/or the EPT, the score you earn will determine your placement into a math or English class. Failure to score sufficiently high on either of these exams will cause you to be placed into mandatory remedial courses during your first year at SJSU. Since this can impact the length of time it will take you to earn your degree, we strongly recommend that you prepare for these exams.

What if I don't take the exams?
Are there any other placement exams?
How to prepare for the exams
English Placement Test (EPT) Exemptions
Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Exemptions
To clarify ELM exemption status or verify test scores
ELM/EPT Exam Dates
ELM/EPT Score Results Option
If you live outside of the Bay Area

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