TOP Placement Exams
Students starting at WKU in Fall 2020 are NOT required to take the Math Placement Exams.
WKU requires that incoming students demonstrate at lease novice high proficiency in a foreign language
A placement exam is highly recommended before signing up for a language course. Visit the Modern Language Department's website for information on exam options.
Questions about the Foreign Language Placement Exam?
Email top@wku.edu or call 270-745-4242.
May be required for students who do not have recent ACT or SAT scores to determine placement in courses
A standardized test score is required to place incoming students into the appropriate English and Reading courses. Accuplacer NextGen is an option for students without a standardized test score on file or would like to test out of a supplemental reading course or have expired exam scores. Should a student need to take a placement exam, they will be notified from the Office of Admissions and/or the College Readiness Staff in the Advising & Career Development Center. To review a list of all placement exams accepted at WKU, please visit the College Readiness Website. To learn more about Accuplacer and to schedule your exam, please click here.
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