The Placement Test is a 54-question multiple choice computer test. After filling in a short questionnaire of background information, you will move to the testing items, including vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension in Russian. There is only one correct answer for each question. Answer as many questions as quickly as possible and return to more difficult questions after you have finished the exam. This is not an achievement test; you might not know or even have seen some of the testing material before. Just try your best. There is no penalty for incorrect answers, and you may go back and change your choice before your final submission. Your score will be the total number of correct answers.

To access the test itself, you will need to enter your St. Olaf username and password. The deadline for new students taking the online Russian placement test off-campus is the first week of June.

Students unable to access the placement exam online should contact the Registrar's Office (registrar@stolaf.edu). They will be able to work with the student and the language section head to figure out how to get the information needed to properly place them. All students who complete the online placement test will receive their results and tentative placement on SIS and also during the summer advising period. Additional information about Russian language courses and the Russian Studies Department can be found on the department website, at stolaf.edu/russian.

If you have any questions about the Russian language courses or the placement exam, please contact us by email at dossi1@stolaf.edu or morse10@stolaf.edu.