GEN 105

GEN 105 Courses Offered for Spring 2025

Registering for the Accuplacer Next-Gen Reading Exam

Students whose scores on the ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading exam are less than 250 will be required to register for GEN 105, Special Topics in Supplemented College Reading during their first academic year.

Options:

There are currently 4 options for taking the Accuplacer at the University of Louisville:

At Home: Microsoft Teams- $25

Monday - Thursday between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If there are no times available, please call to see if we can open at seat for you. 502-852-6606.

IN-PERSON - $15

Monday – Thursday between 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on UofL's campus by appointment.

• Check with your High School Counselor for "excused absence" permission. During testing appointment, ask staff for "excuse note".
• Directions and Parking information can be found here: Frequently Asked Questions | Testing Services

ANYTIME (through ProctorU) - $28

At your convenience, including weekends, evenings

• Make sure you have a computer, web cam, high speed internet connection, and private, undisturbed environment to test.
• Once you register for a ProctorU voucher, within 2 business days you will receive an email with the voucher code and instructions on how to schedule your exam.

WAIVER (take it for free) - $0

Must meet qualifications for free and reduced lunch.

• Call Testing Services at 502-852-6606 for verification and scheduling. ProctorU not an option with waiver.

The READING Accuplacer test has 20+ questions that emphasize the meaning of words in extended contexts and how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact. To place out of the GEN 105 Reading Intervention course, you must score 250 or higher.

NO SHOW POLICY:

Since there are a limited number of Accuplacer sessions, once you schedule your appointment time, reschedule at least 48 hours prior to your appointment to avoid the NO SHOW penalty. If you miss your appointment time or are over 15 minutes late, you MUST reschedule your testing appointment with Examity and will be required to pay their $25 testing fee.

RETESTING POLICY:

Students are allowed to retest on Accuplacer once advised by their advisor/testing staff about their scores and corresponding course placement. You may retest on either/both the Math or Reading Accuplacer.

The testing fee will be collected upon each administration according to the option used for testing

SCORE EXPIRATION POLICY:

Students with SAT, ACT or Accuplacer scores older than one year should register to take the Accuplacer for a more accurate math course placement.

ADA Accommodations:

If you have received ADA accommodations such as reduced distraction, a reader or a scribe from UofL's Disabilities Resource Center (502-852-6938), please call our office BEFORE scheduling any exam.

The ACCUPLACER placement exams are UNTIMED, so no ADA accommodations are required for extended time candidates.

You should always check with your Academic Advisor if you have questions and before registering for classes.