Placement Testing

Miami University Regionals prides itself on “meeting you where you are.” If math, writing, or critical reading have been an obstacle for you in the past, we have special courses and supports available to help you conquer them. Placement tests are one tool that we use to find out “where you are” and what we can do to best support you as a student. 

All first-time college students matriculating to Miami University Regionals must have placement scores on file before registering for their first semester of college courses. Students may submit ACT or SAT scores as part of the application process, or can take our free placement tests. Further, students who do not feel that their current ACT or SAT scores are an accurate reflection of their abilities can elect to take our free placement tests. 

Transfer students are recommended to take placement tests after a Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) staff member has reviewed their submitted transcripts and/or ACT/SAT scores. Students will be notified of their need to test via their personal email from the TLC and it will show up on their Student Checklist in the Student Portal.  

Continuing students who change their major sometimes need to change their math pathway, and after consultation with an academic advisor, will need to take the math placement test. 

CCP students may be required to take a Reading and a Writing ACCUPLACER test. Those who want to take a math course as part of their Miami University Regionals coursework will need to take the Mathematics Placement Test (MPT) on the mathematics department website. The MPT test is unproctored and can be completed anytime.

We offer placement testing both in person (Hamilton and Middletown campuses) and virtually via Zoom.

All first-time college students register for placement testing as part of their new student orientation checklist. For those unable to find the checklist, please register for testing using our direct link. 

Transfer students may also independently register for placement testing, and our center will contact them if their transferred credits are not sufficient to provide placement information for their first semester at Miami. Continuing students will register for placement testing through a link provided to them by their academic advisor.

CCP students who need a Reading and/or Writing ACCUPLACER will be routed to sign up after they apply to the program and their transcripts and/or grade reports are reviewed. To take the math placement, they should visit the MPT page on the math department's website. Students are given the option to self-enroll in the Canvas course that contains the test. The MPT test is unproctored and can be completed anytime.

Regionals Canvas Placement Testing Site

You can self-enroll in the Regionals Canvas Placement Testing Site through the link. There is no cost to enroll in this site. You should visit the site and complete practice tests at least 72 hours prior to any scheduled placement test(s).

• The reading test preparation provides you with strategy tips as well as a practice passage and questions.
• The writing test preparation provides general information and a sample essay. For practice prompts and feedback on practice essays, please contact Writing Specialist Kyle Warren via phone at 513-785-3194 or via email at warrenks@MiamiOH.edu.
• The math test preparation provides information and access to practice for the two types of math placement that are used by Miami Regionals: the ALEKS PPL and the Mathematics Placement Test (MPT). If you are uncertain which test you need, please contact our Math Specialist, Brad Egelston, via phone at 513-727-3334 or egelstbr@MiamiOH.edu.

All tests are delivered in English. If English is not your first language and you need additional support, you may also reach out to ELL Specialist Kathy Lamb at 513-785-3141 or lambkm2@MiamiOH.edu.