The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers two types of tests for first-time freshmen. The Math Placement Exam and Math 109 Qualifying Exam, coordinated by the Math Department, and Advance Credit Exams, which are offered in various subjects, and coordinated by the Office of Orientation.
Freshman Math Placement Exam
This mathematics placement exam is for students who wish to place into MATH 092, 100, 105, or 107. The mathematics placement exam may be taken once per semester. Reservations are not required, but students must bring a photo ID to the test.
Who should consider taking this optional placement exam?
- Students who have an ACT MATH sub-score of 17 may not schedule MATH at the University without a satisfactory score on this exam.
- Students who have between a 17 and a 21 MATH sub-score on the ACT who wish to challenge their placement into MATH 092 (Intermediate Algebra) or MATH 100 (Fundamentals of College Algebra).
The Test will be held in Maxim Doucet Hall on the following dates (individual room numbers listed with the dates):
Test Dates:
Date |
Time |
Location |
December 15, 2009 |
8:00 AM |
Maxim Doucet Hall 201 |
January 11, 2009 |
8:00 AM |
Maxim Doucet Hall 201 |
January 19, 2009 |
3:30 PM |
Maxim Doucet Hall 201 |
Students must bring:
- Picture I.D.
- Two #2 pencils
- Calculator (Calculators with symbolic manipulators are not allowed; these include the TI-89, TI-92, voyage, and HP-48G.)
Advance Credit Exams (ACE) - March 17 - 19, 2010
The Advance Credit Exam Program is an invitational program for high achieving students admitted to UL Lafayette. It is offered in conjunction with our Early Freshman Orientation program. Students entering UL in the summer or fall session who meet eligibility requirements will be eligible to attend this session.
Advanced Credit Exams will take place on March 17, 2010 from 3:00 PM - 6:15 PM and March 18, 2010 from 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Reservations for this program are accepted on-line and are managed by the Office of Orientation.
Advance Credit Exams - Additional Test Dates
Students entering UL Lafayette in the Summer and Fall 2010 semesters have two additional opportunities to attempt Advance Credit Exams. Please note that eligibility requirements apply. Each exam may only be attempted once.
Reservations for these additional test dates are accepted by phone (where applicable) and are managed by the academic department.
Click here for additional test dates.
To learn more about earning course credits, see the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Communication
| Communication |
| Eligibility Requirement: |
Competence in forensics, debate, and theories of effective communication. |
| Recommended Majors: |
All majors |
| Credit Possible: |
CMCN 200, Principles of Human Communication. |
| Test Content Will Include: |
The written portion includes questions on the theory and practice of interpersonal, small group, and public communication. There is no performance requirement. |
Computer Literacy
| Computer Literacy |
| Eligibility Requirement: |
Knowledge or experience with computer technology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Internet and web searches. |
| Recommended Majors: |
All majors, excluding Computer Science, Business & Engineering. |
| Credit Possible: |
CMPS 300, Computer Literacy. |
| Test Content Will Include: |
All aspects of computer literacy, from common terminology to common applications.
A portion of this exam is “hands-on,” requiring students to exhibit knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. |
Computer Science
| Computer Science |
| Eligibility Requirement: |
29 Math ACT and knowledge of C++ |
| Recommended Majors: |
Science and Engineering majors; MIS |
| Credit Possible: |
CMPS 150, Introduction to Computer Science. |
| Test Content Will Include: |
Problem solving, structured design of algorithms, implementation of algorithms, and testing and debugging of programs. |
Freshman Composition
| Freshman Composition* |
| Eligibility Requirement: |
32 English ACT
Note: Research paper requirement included under the test content section. |
| Recommended Majors: |
All Majors |
| Credit Possible: |
English 102, Writing and Research about Culture |
| Test Content Will Include: |
Part I: Students must submit a 7-10 page research paper using MLA citation style. The paper can be on any topic and must have a clear position (argument) on the topic, supported by adequate evidence from scholarly sources (minimum of 4 sources). Students are also required to submit a letter from a teacher, on official school letterhead, certifying that the paper is the student's original work. Students must submit the research paper and letter from the teacher at least 48 hours prior to the exam date. After the committee reviews the letter and verifies that they satisfy the requirements, the student will be notified that s/he may take the second part of the exam.
Part II: Essay Exam: Write an argumentative essay on a topic that will be specified on the exam. The exam will include articles on the topic that the student will be expected to integrate into his or her essay. |
| * Students with a 28 English ACT earn automatic credit for English 101, Introduction to Academic Writing. |
Math
| Math** |
| Eligibility Requirement: |
26 Math ACT |
| Recommended Majors: |
All majors |
| Credit Possible: |
MATH 105, College Algebra |
| Test Content Will Include: |
Algebra of polynomials, functions and graphs, linear, exponentials, logarithm functions, systems of equations, matrices, inequalities and trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, and vectors. NOTE: Calculators with symbolic manipulators are not allowed; these include the TI-89, TI-92, voyage, and HP-48G. |
| **Credit for MATH 270, Calculus I, may not be earned through this exam. Students with a Math ACT of 25 earn automatic credit for Math 105, College Algebra. Students with a Math ACT of 30+ earn automatic credit for Math 143, Pre-Calculus Algebra. |
Microcomputer Applications
Click here for Microcomputer Applications Test Guide.
| Microcomputer Applications |
| Eligibility Requirement: |
Proficient in Microsoft Access 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft Word 2007, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. |
| Recommended Majors: |
All Majors |
| Credit Possible: |
BSAT 205, Microcomputer Applications in Business. |
| Test Content Will Include: |
A “hands-on” test where you will create and edit documents while working with Microsoft Access 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft Word 2007, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Show confidence with integration (paste, link, and embed objects in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation documents). |
| Modern Languages (French, Spanish, German, Latin) |
| Eligibility Requirement: |
Competence in French, Spanish, German, Latin |
| Recommended Majors: |
Liberal Arts majors |
| Credit Possible: |
Elementary or intermediate course and laboratory (101, 102, 201). |
| Test Content Will Include: |
French, Spanish, and German: A standardized test with multiple-choice and reading comprehension sections and grammar structures.
Latin: A short answer test. There is no oral comprehension section of the Latin, French, Spanish, and German test. |
Additional Testing Dates:
Summer 2009:
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Exam |
Time |
Location |
For reservations, call |
| *Biology |
3:30 - 5:30 PM |
BLD 108 |
(337) 482-5234 |
| **English |
1:00 - 3:00 PM |
HLG 203 |
(337) 482-5501 |
| ***Mathematics |
8:00 - 10:00 AM |
MDD 211 |
No reservation needed |
| Modern Language |
10:15 AM -12:15 PM |
HLG 109 |
No reservation needed |
Fall 2009:
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Exam
|
Time
|
Location
|
For reservations, call
|
| Microcomputer Applications |
1:00 - 3:00 PM |
FGM 110
|
(337) 482-6211
|
| English |
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
HLG 203 |
(337) 482-5501 |
| ***Mathematics |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
MDD 211 |
No reservation needed |
| ****History |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
HLG 129 |
No reservation needed |
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Exam
|
Time
|
Location
|
For reservations, call
|
| *Biology |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
BLD 108
|
(337) 482-5234
|
| Communications |
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
FGM 307D |
(337) 482-6077 |
| Computer Science |
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
ACTR 222 |
No reservation needed |
| Modern Languages |
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
HLG 109 |
No reservation needed |
* A Science ACT 28 is required to take the Biology exam.
** An English ACT 32 is required to take the English exam.
*** A Mathematics ACT 26 or permission from the Math Department to take the Math exam.
**** An ACT COMP 26 is required to take the History exam.
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