Information for English Placement
English Placement information is available with Writing Outcomes Program. Visit the Writing Outcomes Program for more information on English placement testing.
Beginning Freshman Placement Exams
Refer to New Student Programs - First Step Orientation for placement exam schedule.
First Step Dates
Non-Traditional / Adult-Students Placement Exams
The Placement Exam is administered to non-traditional students to meet admission requirements to the main campus of Southeast Missouri State University. Placement test scores CANNOT be transferred to or from another institution. The placement exam consist of Elementary Algebra and English Essay. To prepare for the exam, it is recommended to use the ACT preparation materials for the math portion.
Registration for the Non-Traditional Placement Exam is available online. The cost of the exam is $35 payable to Southeast Missouri State University. Payment can be made the day of the test.
Calculators are allowed for the Math test.
- Photo ID required for testing.
- Late arrivals may not be admitted.
| Test Dates |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 |
8:00 AM |
Academic Hall Room 347 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 |
8:00 AM |
Academic Hall Room 347 |
| Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009 |
3:00 PM |
Academic Hall Room 347 |
| Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009 |
8:00 AM |
Academic Hall Room 347 |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2009 |
8:00 AM |
Academic Hall Room 347 |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2009 |
5:30 PM |
Academic Hall Room 347 |
| Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 |
800 AM |
Academic Hall Room 347 |
For additional information, please contact Testing Services at (573) 651-2836.
Regional Campus Placement Exams
The Placement Exam is administered in Kennett, Malden and Sikestion. Registration is available online for each of the three locations. For additional information, please contact the campus direclty.
Placement test scores CANNOT be transferred to or from another institution. The placement exam consist of Elementary Algebra and English Essay. To prepare for the exam, it is recommended to use the ACT preparation materials for the math portion.
Calculators are allowed for the Math test.
- Photo ID required for testing.
| Test Dates |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, October 7, 2008 |
5:30 pm |
Southeast Missouri State - Kennett |
| Wednesday, October 8, 2008 |
6:00 pm |
Southeast Missouri State - Sikeston |
| Thursday, October 9, 2008 |
5:30 pm |
Southeast Missouri State - Malden |
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 |
5:30 pm |
Southeast Missouri State - Kennett |
| Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
5:30 pm |
Southeast Missouri State - Malden |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2008 |
6:00 pm |
Southeast Missouri State - Sikeston |
Southeast Misssouri State University - Kennett
1230 First Street
Kennett, MO 63857
Telephone: (573) 888-0513
Fax: (573) 888-1583
Email: mblanchard@semo.edu
http://www.semo.edu/kennett/
Southeast Misssouri State University - Malden
700 North Douglass
Malden, Missouri 63863
Telephone: (573) 276-4577
Toll-free: 1–888–213–4601
FAX: (573) 276-4070
E-mail: rhux@semo.edu
http://www.semo.edu/malden/
Perryville Higher Education Center
108 South Progress Drive
Perryville, MO 63775
Telephone: (573) 547-4143
Fax: (573) 547-3894
Email: phec@semo.edu
http://www.semo.edu/perryville/
Southeast Misssouri State University - Sikeston
2401 N. Main
Sikeston, MO 63801
Telephone: (573) 472-3210
Fax: (573) 472-4689
Email: sikestion@semo.edu
http://www.semo.edu/sikeston/
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