COMPASS English and Math placement tests are required before students can register for a math course or English composition course.

Students may register for MTH 0096 (Pre Algebra) without placement testing.

Students are exempt from the math placement test if they scored either a 23 math ACT or 520 math SAT; this will place students in MTH 1110 Finite Math or MTH 1112 Pre-Calculus Algebra. A 25 math ACT will place students in MTH 1125 Calculus I.

Students are exempt from the English placement test if they scored either a 20 English ACT or 480 Verbal SAT. This will place students into ENG 1101 Composition and Modern English 1.

Student ID number and picture ID are required.

Math and English placement is determined by your score on the COMPASS computer based test. Score reports will be printed immediately.

Please complete the COMPASS exam form and submit. A Representative from Troy University etroy will contact you using the information you provide in the form to schedule a day and time for you to take the placement exam. No fee is required.

COMPASS Placement Exam Practice Test

COMPASS Placement Exam Practice Test II

Things to Know/Frequently Asked Questions

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