Test Schedule and Registration

The ENGL 0990S Test-Out for undergraduates to meet the Oral Communication component will be administered in Fall 2026. Registration will open approximately two weeks before the test date. Check back later for specific registration instructions.

A make-up test will be administered during the first week of classes for students who are unable to attend the test on one of the regular test dates. Students will only be allowed to take the make-up test when extenuating circumstances limit their opportunity to take the regular test. Students who have such circumstances should contact the EPT office. Registration for the make-up test will open after the regular tests have concluded.

Students who do not pass the test will be placed into ESL courses based on their results. For additional information on ESL courses, please see the ESL Courses page.

The ENGL 0990S Test-Out for graduate students to meet the Oral Communication component will be administered in Fall 2026. Registration will open approximately two weeks before the test date. Check back later for specific registration instructions.

A make-up test will be administered during the first week of classes for students who are unable to attend the test on one of the regular test dates. Students will only be allowed to take the make-up test when extenuating circumstances limit their opportunity to take the regular test. Students who have such circumstances should contact the EPT office. Registration for the make-up test will open after the regular tests have concluded.

Students who do not pass the test will be placed into ESL courses based on their results. For additional information on ESL courses, please see the ESL Courses page.

General Information

The EPT-W will be offered to graduate students in Fall 2026. See additional details below.

Date: Friday, August 14 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Carver Hall — Check in at Room 0044 (basement)

Materials to bring:

• Your ISU ID card or 9-digit ISU ID number
• Your ISU NetID and password to log into Canvas to take the test

Registration will open approximately two weeks before the test date. Check back later for specific registration instructions.

A make-up test will be administered during the first week of classes for students who are unable to attend on one of the regular test dates. Students will only be allowed to take the make-up test when extenuating circumstances apply; those students should contact the EPT office. Registration for the make-up test will open after the regular tests have concluded.

Students who do not pass will be placed into ESL courses based on their results. For additional information on ESL courses, please see the ESL Courses page.