Reading Placement Test
Reading Placement Test Overview
The Reading Placement Test is required for College Program for Academic Success (CPAS) Students only. A CPAS student can be exempt from the Reading Placement Test if qualifying ACT/SAT scores are provided to the institution.
ACT Reading Score |
SAT Reading Score |
Reading Placement Test Needed? |
22 or higher |
440 or higher |
No, you do not need to complete the Reading Placement Test. You are exempt from the READ 0099- College Reading course. |
21 or lower |
420 or lower |
No, your scores automatically qualify you for the READ 0099 - College Reading course. |
No ACT/SAT Reading Score? |
Yes. Take the Reading Placement Test at the UCBA Campus. |
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About the Reading Placement Test
The Reading Placement Test is a 63 question, multiple choice, reading comprehension test that must be taken at the UC Blue Ash campus in a proctored environment.
Reading Placement Test Scoring
Students who receive a score of 75 and below on the Reading Placement Test will be required to take the course READ 0098 - College Reading. Your Reading Placement Test score is not automatically sent to you. If you would like to know your score prior to Orientation, please email placementtesting@ucblueash.edu with your full legal name and UCID.
Reading Placement Test
All students are given the option to retake the test one time. Retakes must be taken on campus and will be proctored by UC staff. You are required to wait three weeks between testing dates.
If you are beginning classes with UC Blue Ash in Fall 2020, please register to retake your test on campus. When you log in, scroll down to the Retake Section and check the box next to Reading Placement Test Retake.
If you enrolled in classes with UC Blue Ash prior to Fall 2020, please email placementtesting@ucblueash.edu to schedule your Reading Placement Test retake.
Contact Information
Admissions Office
Muntz Hall | Room 151
Phone: 513-745-5783
placementtesting@ucblueash.edu