Take an ALEKS Placement Test

About ALEKS

Outside of ACT/SAT and course placement, you will need at least one proctored ALEKS exam to officially place into a math class

The test has 25 questions and adjusts based on what you know. If you don’t recognize a topic, use the “I don’t know” button—it’s okay! You can take up to 5 attempts, but only the highest proctored score counts. Between attempts, you’ll need to study in ALEKS for 4 1/2 hours and wait 24 hours.

No outside calculator is allowed. ALEKS has a calculator that is provided on specific problems. The majority of problems on the exam do not allow for a calculator.

Scores are valid for 2 years and help you skip lower-level courses, but don’t count for class credit.

FREE In-Person Testing - SC 116

2 PM - 5 PM, All Tests Must Be Started By 3 PM 

Walk-in Testing - No Appointment Needed 

Dates

  • July 7
  • July 15
  • July 21
  • July 28
  • July 29
  • Aug 4
  • Aug 6
  • Aug 11
  • Aug 13

Bring A Current And Valid School Or Government ID

In-Person Testing - Testing Center 

Schedule An Appointment At The UVU Testing Center

Bring A Current And Valid School Or Government ID To Your Appointment

student taking a test in the Testing Center

Distance In-Person Testing 

 

Contact Testing Center for a Proctor Approved for Distance ALEKS Testing Email  

  • Contact [email protected] or 801-863-7095 (preferred)
  • The testing center will send you an email with step-by-step instructions on the information they need to schedule your exam.

Schedule Test 

  • After receiving the Proctor Approved for Distance ALEKS Testing Email, go to the Schedule Appointment Form
  • The access code that the appointment form requires is in the Proctor Approved for Distance ALEKS Testing Email, or you can call 801-863-7095 to receive the code

Bring A Current and Valid School Or Government ID To Your Appointment  

 

Online Testing

Download Honorlock Plugin 

  • You will need to download the Honorlock Chrome Extension. This extension must be enabled in order to take an exam.
  • This extension conflicts with other Exam plugins, such as Proctorio. Please disable other similar plugins when planning on using the Honorlock Chrome Extension.
  • It is also recommended that you disable the plugin when not needing it to take a proctored exam.
  • Extension will only work on Chrome and does not work on iPads or mobile devices 
  • This is the same plugin that will eventually be used for remote testing in Canvas.

Prepare to Take the Test

  • Make sure you are in a private location to take the exam, free from distractions.
  • Make sure your desk is clear
    • You are allowed scratch paper and a writing utensil.
    • No external calculator.  An onscreen calculator will pop up on certain questions 
    • You will need a second camera to record your testing environment – your phone can be used to accomplish this. Instructions will be provided as you enable the Honorlock System.

Start the Exam 

  • Log in to myUVU Student 
  • Click on Registration & Academics 
  • Scroll down to English and Math Placement Information 
  • Click on the button labeled  ALEKS Math Learning System 
  • You should see My Classes in the left-hand corner 
  • Click on the class that is labeled UVU Math Placement, Jan. to Dec. 2026. This is the class you will take the test in. 
  • Click on the purple Testing button (usually labeled Start now).
  • Honorlock will take over, ensure the environment is secure, and enter the password for you.

Afer the exam 

  • You will see your exam results immediately, please allow up to one business day for exam results to be posted to your student account. 
  • After you get the results you will be propted to select a learning module we suggest you pick the reccomended one. 
  • You must wait 24 hours and spend 4.5 hours in a learning module between tests 

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