Placement and Prerequisite Exams
ACT
National ACT
Dates:
No National ACT dates offered at this location at this time
Register: ACT
UM Center Code: 022500
On-Campus ACT
Cost: $75.00
Dates:
February 4, 2025
March 4, 2025
April 8, 2025
May 20, 2025
Register now through RegisterBlast.
Location: All tests are administered at the Jackson Avenue Center at Ole Miss. Registration closes two days prior to all test dates.
Note: Scores are only valid at the University of Mississippi
SAT
Dates:
June 7, 2025
For more information visit SAT.
LSAT
All LSAT exams are being administered virtually until further notice.
If you would like to reserve a private testing space, contact Lisa Holben at (662) 915-1279 to see if one is available.
Visit the LSAT for more information on how to register.
CLEP
CLEP is a College Board program that allows students to demonstrate their mastery of college-level material in introductory subjects and earn college credit. Through CLEP exams students can accumulate credit toward a degree and earn exemption from introductory courses.
The CLEP exam fee is 95.00 and can be purchased at the College Board website. In addition, students must schedule and pay the Distance Education Testing Lab administrative fee of $35. CLEP testing times are available on Friday afternoons.
ALEKS
The ALEKS Math Assessment ensures students' readiness for certain math, statistics, and chemistry courses at the University of Mississippi. Students must apply for assessment eligibility.
Once approved for testing, students can take the assessment anytime at home with a lockdown browser.
Accuplacer
The Accuplacer is an untimed test of math, reading, and writing skills required to help determine admission status into an institution of higher learning. Eligible students will receive instructions from a Mississippi four-year institution of higher learning and may then register for a testing date. Only students deemed eligible are allowed to test. There is no cost for the exam.
Online registration must be made by the Wednesday prior to the test date.
2025 Dates:
February 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
March 29, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
April 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
May 22-23, 2025, 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to my test?
Each test administering agency has its own rules for what should be brought with you (and what is not allowed) on test day. Information can be found on the websites for:
Where can I leave my personal items during the test?
CLEP and Accuplacer test takers will have the option to utilize a UM Testing Center secure locker. ACT, SAT, and LSAT testers will keep their belongings with them throughout the duration of the exam.
Is a parking pass required?
Depending on your exam type and the time of your exam, parking passes may be available to you. UM students/staff/faculty cannot be provided temporary parking passes. If you are parking at the Jackson Avenue Center please be aware of parking restrictions. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Holben.
Contact
Placement and Prerequisite Exams
Lisa Holben
Coordinator of Testing Services
(662) 915-1279 (phone)
laholbee@olemiss.edu