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Placement Tests

You will be enrolled in your first-semester courses at Thomas Jefferson University according to the requirements for your major. As the Academic Success Center continues to work on your course schedules for the Fall semester, we require that you complete short online Math and Writing Placements so that we can place you into the appropriate-level math and writing courses. 

Math Placement

The Math Placement Exam will help to determine your first-semester math course by evaluating your skills in algebra and trigonometry. You will have 30 minutes to complete the test. You will need pencil and paper, but the use of a calculator is not permitted. After working out the solution to each question, choose or type the correct answer. Do not use any outside help. If you are placed in a class too advanced for your skill set, it could seriously compromise progress toward your degree. 

Writing Placement

Jefferson uses a Directed Self-Placement method for Writing Placement — it puts you in charge (with help as needed). In order to best prepare for what lies ahead, you will need to choose the course that fits your learning needs best. Take time to read about the Directed Self-Placement process on Canvas, and complete the module.

All placement materials for Math and Writing must be submitted by June 1, 2025.

How to Complete the Placement Tests

  • To view your placement questionnaire on Canvas, review the email you received shortly after your acceptance titled “Jefferson’s Introduction to Your IT Services.”  Please let Admissions know if you need this email to be re-sent.
  • Scroll down to the paragraph under “Canvas,” which will include the login link.
  • IMPORTANT – Please login to Canvas using your CampusKey@students.jefferson.edu email account and password. If you require password assistance, please contact the East Falls Technology Help Desk at 215-951-4648 or efhelpdesk@jefferson.edu.

You can choose to take the Math or the Writing placement process first. 

You can log out between taking the Math and Writing placements and log back in to take the other part at a later time. 

If you have any questions or experience any difficulty with the placement process, please contact TJU_EF_Tutoring@Jefferson.edu.