The Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) and English Placement Test (EPT) are mandatory exams required before a student can enroll at California State University Channel Islands. The exams are used to determine in which Mathematics and English courses you will be placed when you register for classes. For more information about ELM/EPT testing, please visit the ELM/EPT FAQs page.
There are exemptions to the ELM/EPT tests, based on scores earned on other appropriate tests such as the CSU's Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests in English and Mathematics, the SAT, and the ACT. The click on the links below for more information:
If you are not exempt from the ELM or the EPT, you must take the exam. Although the EPT is not used to place students in English courses at CSUCI, the Cal State system requires that students who wish to register for classes either be exempt or must take the EPT. Those who do not take the appropriate exam(s) will not be allowed to register for classes. For a detailed explanation of ELM/EPT testing, please visit www.ets.org/csu.
1) Click on ELM/EPT Online Registration to register for exam.
2) You may take the exam at the CSU Channel Islands campus:
CSUCI Campus Test Dates
Registration Deadlines
March 20, 2010
March 5, 2010
April 17, 2010
April 2, 2010
May 1, 2010
April 16, 2010
June 19, 2010
June 4, 2010
Please note: Most CSU campuses are requiring exams to be completed no later than May 1st. Please allow appropriate time to register for the exam as space may be filled prior to the campus test date.
3) Complete the online registration form no later than 11:59 p.m. on the deadlines posted above. Spaces fill quickly, so plan ahead:
ELM/EPT Testing
Enrollment Center, Sage Hall
CSU Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 437-8509 (Fax)
You may take the exam at any CSU campus near you. To view available dates and locations, please visit the ETS CSU EPT/ELM Information Bulletin Web page.
If you are a student with a disability in need of testing accomodations for the ELM/EPT examinations, please complete the regular ELM/EPT registration process first. After you complete the registration, please contact Valeri Cirino-Paez, CSUCI Disability Resources Programs (DPR), at (805) 437-3331 to discuss needed accomodations, registration for services, and required documents. Requests and verifying documentation must be received a minimum of three weeks prior to the scheduled exam date.
If you live outside of the state of California, have been admitted to a CSU campus, and need to take the EPT and/or the ELM before arriving in California, please call 1-925-808-2142 or e-mail csuout-of-state@ets.org. Out of state testing is arranged for the 2nd week of the month, except in May when the test is the first week. There is an additional fee of $50 for testing outside of the state of California.
Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Bell Tower building, with free parking available. For parking lot locations, please see our interactive campus map. All tests will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and no late arrivals will be admitted. Due to space limitations, walk-in registration will not be permitted.
For more information, please contact (805) 437-3215 or ELM-EPT.testing@csuci.edu.
