English Language Exam

When you arrive as a new Intensive English Program (IEP) student, you will take the English placement exam. This exam determines your level and the classes you will take in the IEP. It includes a computer-based test that measures grammar, listening, and reading proficiency; and a writing exam which shows writing, grammar and vocabulary skills. The placement exam is used to place you into the appropriate IEP class levels, from beginning through advanced. You will receive your placement exam results before you register for classes.

Who must take the placement exam?
All new students at PLACE must take the placement exam before they can start taking English language classes.

What is the placement exam?

It is an English language test with two parts. Part one is a 30-minute writing test. Part two is a computer based test and checks your skills in English grammar, listening and reading.

Why must new students take this test?

Classes are divided into beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. You cannot register for your classes until you know the level you should take.

When must I take this test?

You must take the test during Orientation. Orientation is the week before classes begin at PLACE.

How will I know my score?

After you take the placement exam, you will meet with an advisor later in the same week. The advisor will discuss your level and your study plan with you.

Math Placement Exam (MPE)

All undergraduate Bridge students must take the Math Placement Exam (MPE) before they can register for classes. The results of the MPE determine both the level of math classes students will take, and how soon students can register for courses that have specific math requirements. Students should prepare by using the MPE review materials and then take the proctored MPE online one time before coming to CSU.

Here is the detailed instructions for taking the MPE online, which includes:

• Getting your eID
• Accessing the review materials
• Testing your computer to make sure it works with the programs
• Registering for a proctored exam
• Taking the exam

After taking the MPE from home one time, send an e-mail to [email protected] with your scores.

If you are not satisfied with your results, you will be allowed to take the MPE one more time during Orientation week.  To prepare for taking the MPE a second time at CSU, do the following:

• Read the MEP Review Materials again before coming to CSU.
• On campus, you will need to use a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator while taking the MPE.
• Arrive on time for Orientation week. We will arrange a time for all Bridge students to take the MPE on campus during Orientation week.
• Get plenty of rest after you arrive in Fort Collins.

Chemistry Preparation

The Chem Prep pre-requisite for CHEM 111 has been discontinued, as of the 2023 summer session. Students should be able to register for CHEM 111 without completing Chem Prep. Other pre-requisites remain in place.