Students Who Must Take the Test
You are required to take the English Language Placement Test on campus or online if:
- You want to study in the English Language Program.
- You are admitted to VCU but need to satisfy the English language requirement.
The test is very important because it determines a student's initial placement in the English Language Program.
Test location and test dates
The test is given online and can be taken from anywhere in the world, as long as you have access to a computer with a camera and microphone and a reliable internet connection.
Registration for the test
English Language Program students: You will automatically be registered for the test once you are accepted to the program and have paid the $170 application and testing fee.
Students accepted into academic programs: Please complete the appropriate registration form. The cost of the placement test is $100 USD.
ELP Remote Placement Test Registration - Online
Test Format
The English Language Program uses the Versant™ English Test for the placement test. It is computer-based, and it takes about 50 minutes. Sample test questions can be found on the Versant website.
Test results
Placement test results are typically available within 24-48 hours of taking the test.. Your class schedule will be based on your placement test scores.