A University system wide test begun in 1974 to measure minimum competency in the areas of writing and reading. The test consists of two parts: a one hour essay similar to what is written in English 1101 and 1102 and a one hour reading comprehension test consisting of 10 passages and 60 multiple choice questions.

WHO?

Anyone who is seeking a degree from one of the University System of Georgia schools. The only persons exempted from the Regents’ Test are those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

WHEN?

Students must attempt the test once they have earned 30 semester hours of academic credit or passed English 1102, whichever comes first.

WHERE?

The Regents’ Test is offered at three different times over a two-day period each semester, usually around midterm. Registration, which takes only a few minutes, is handled through the Testing Office, 114 Strozer Hall, during the first three weeks of the quarter. Upon registration for the test, a student receives an admissions ticket and information about the study aids available.

WHY?

The Board of Regents approved the Regents’ Test as a means of insuring that every person graduating from one of the University System of Georgia schools, regardless of which school it was, would have at least minimal writing and reading competency.

WHAT IF?

You don’t register and/or test--you could face remediation.