English Proficiency & Placement Exam

Do I need to take the EPPE?

Most incoming students, including transfer students, need to take the EPPE. Exceptions include students transferring college composition courses equivalent to UNO’s Composition I or Composition I and II (this includes equivalent credit earned in Dual Enrollment programs in high schools). Call 402-554-3476 for questions about specific equivalencies.

When and how are results of the exam posted?

Within approximately two weeks, you can locate your EPPE results by viewing your unofficial transcript on E-BRUNO. After signing on to E-BRUNO, select "view unofficial transcript" on the E-BRUNO menu. From there, choose the transcript "career." In most cases, the EPPE score will be on a student's "undergraduate career" transcript. Under the heading "Test Scores," you will see the date you took the EPPE then "ENGL EPPE = "; the three digit number after the equal sign will indicate your placement. If you received a "105" see Option 1 and Option 2 below. If you see your test date and see a "100," that means you've received a "no placement."

GOODRICH APPLICANTS: If you are applying for the Goodrich Scholarship Program, you must take the EPPE, regardless of any other college credit you may be transferring in or taking at UNO (AP credit, dual enrollment credit, transfer credit). Note: you do not need to retake the EPPE if you have taken it within the past two years. If you have not received your placement results, contact the Goodrich Program before contacting the English Department office, even if you have not been accepted into the Goodrich program or your acceptance is pending. The Goodrich Program can be reached at 554-2274. International students may also experience a delay in results.

Please note: Effective January 1, 2008, Students may retake the EPPE only once in a 12 month period. Students testing into ENGL-1160 or ENGL-2000 via the EPPE may be eligible for 3 or 6 hours of retroactive composition credit. Please contact 402-554-3476 for more details.

 

Results
Meaning
Suggested Class
200 You've placed out of 1000 level composition and should contact your academic advisor regarding completion of your English and/or writing requirements. See advisor
116 You've placed into ENGL1160 or ENGL1164 English Composition, the "second" semester of English Composition. 1160 and 1164 are equivalent, three credit-hour courses. 1164 meets in a computer lab and carries a $4 lab fee, but computer literacy is NOT a requirement for 1164. ENGL 1160 or 1164
115 You've placed into ENGL1150 or ENGL1154 English Composition, the "first" semester of English Composition. 1150 and 1154 are equivalent, three credit-hour courses. 1154 meets in a computer lab and carries a $4 lab fee, but computer literacy is NOT a requirement for 1154. You must complete 1150 or 1154 with a grade of "C-" or better to enroll in 1160 or 1164. ENGL 1150 or 1154
105 You've placed below the ENGL1150 level. Please see note at the bottom of this page. See note
109 You've placed into ENGL1090, English as a Second Language (I), a three credit-hour course in vocabulary, grammar, and composition skills for non-native speakers. You must complete 1090 with a grade of "C-" or better before enrolling in 1100. ENGL 1090
110 You've placed into ENGL1100, English as a Second Language (II), a three credit-hour course in vocabulary, grammar, and composition skills for non-native speakers. You must complete 1100 with a grade of "C-" or better before enrolling in 1150 or 1154. ENGL 1100
100 You have not placed into any English Department courses at UNO. This placement is reserved for non-native English speakers. See your academic advisor. You may also wish to contact the Intensive Language Program at UNOmaha (ILUNO). See advisor


*Note about 105 placement: The English Department offers Reading Improvement, ENGL 1050, on an reduced basis. Students who test into 105 can take ENGL-1050, a two credit-hour course in college-level vocabulary and reading comprehension for native speakers, if the course is available. If 105 is not available in a particular semester, students can exercise one of the two following options. The Department of English recommends the first option (Option 1).

Option 1

If you test into the 105 level, you should contact an area community college, such as Metropolitan Community College, and inquire about developmental reading and writing courses. After successful completion of these courses, you should contact the English Department at 402-554-3476 to determine your new placement.

Option 2

If, for whatever reason, you feel your placement exam result was not an accurate reflection of your true reading or writing abilities, you may retake the EPPE. Retesting, however, is no guarantee of a higher placement.