Johnson & Wales Charlotte : New Student Orientation : Session Agenda : orientation dates

You will be scheduled to take a few academic placement exams during New Student Orientation. With few exceptions (noted below), Johnson & Wales University requires all new students to undergo academic assessment in math, writing, and reading to assist with placement in general studies courses. In addition, business students will also need to complete testing required for their major.  The scheduled testing times are as follows:

Day 1
10:30-12:00pm Math testing*

Day 2
8:50am to 10:15am Writing & Reading testing*
2:00pm to 4:00pm FIT 1000** - A computer proficiency test required for all College of Business students (earning a passing grade on this test will give you credit for Introduction to Computers, which is the prerequisite for the FIT 1020 course).

*Exemptions from math, writing, and reading testing - Students who meet the following criteria are not required to complete math, reading, and/or writing testing:

Exempt from writing and reading testing: Students who have been awarded transfer/AP credit for JWU course ENG1020 or have been accepted into the JWU Honors Program.
Exempt from math testing: Students who have been awarded transfer/AP credit for JWU courses MATH1002, MATH1010, or MATH1020 (or any Algebra or higher level math course) or have been accepted into the JWU Honors Program.

**Exemptions from FIT 1000 – Students entering the College of Business who have transfer credits for Introduction to Computers (FIT 1000) do not need to take this proficiency test.

If you have a documented disability and are requesting testing accommodations, you must forward your documentation at least two weeks prior to your scheduled assessment to ensure that the appropriate accommodations can be arranged. No accommodations will be provided without appropriate documentation or if documentation is submitted on the day of assessment. Please contact the Center for Academic Support for more information.

For more detailed information on testing, transfer credit, or the honors program, please visit Student Academic & Financial Services (SAFS).

Notes regarding academic assessment:

Students MUST have a photo ID (driver’s license) for admittance.
Assessments are mandatory before classes begin in the fall.
Students who have transfer/AP credits just for English Composition must attend testing.
Visit http://www.jwu.edu/sas/assessment/newstu_nc.htm for assessment preparation materials.
Note to students taking the FIT 1000 computer proficiency test
- Please allow two hours to complete the test.
- FIT 1000 study guide (55K PDF)