Below you will find the latest information regarding the 0990S and the EPT-Writing (EPT-W) test schedules.

Important notes

  • Pre-registration is required for both the 0990S and EPT-W tests.
  • Undergraduate and graduate testing for 0990S are on different days. You may only attend on the testing date indicated on your registration.

Correspondence from the EPT Office, including registration confirmation emails, is sent to students’ ISU email address. Please check your ISU email regularly to ensure that you do not miss important communication from the EPT Office.

Testing information

Starting from Spring 2027, the ENGL 0990S Test-Out opportunities may only be offered to new incoming students. Check back later for updates.

Dates and Times

Regular Administration: August 15, 17, and 18 (concluded)

Make-up Administration: Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (concluded)

Note: Students will select a specific time slot during the time frames above. The test will take no more than 30 minutes for each student.

Location

Carver Hall — Check in room 0268 (second floor)

Instructions

  • Bring a photo ID. Your ISU ID card, an international or US-based driver’s license, and passports are all accepted.
  • Arrive 20 minutes before your appointment and wait in the waiting area outside the check-in room.
  • You must register online before coming to the testing location.

Registration

Both regular and make-up administrations of the Fall 2026 ENGL 0990S Test-Out have concluded.

Please note that future ENGL 0990S Test-Out opportunities may only be offered to new incoming students. Check back later for updates.

Other Information

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.

General Information

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

Please note that Fall 2026 may be the final semester in which the EPT-W is offered.

Date

Regular Administration: Friday, August 14, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (concluded)

Make-up Administration: Monday, August 24, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (concluded)

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

Both regular and make-up administrations of the Fall 2026 EPT Writing test have concluded.

Please note that Fall 2026 may be the final semester in which the EPT-W is offered. Check back later for updates.

Other Information

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.

Contact us

  • Emailept@iastate.edu (fastest way)
    • Please do not send any sensitive information, such as transcripts or exam scores.
  • Office: 239 Ross Hall (appointment required)
  • Phone: The EPT office extension is not monitored. Please send all inquiries via email.