Russian Placement Test

Penn Language Requirement/Placement Test assesses your ability to understand and communicate in a language, as well as your understanding of the basic structure of this language (sentence structure, basic declension and conjugation patterns) and consists of a reading, a grammar and vocabulary, an essay and a speaking/listening section.

Please note that the placement test for the Penn Language Requirement must be taken in person and may not be retaken.

REGISTRATION

Use this link to complete the online registration. 

DATES

The main date for the next placement test is:

     August 22 2025, 5-7 PM

          Location: Williams 23, 24, 25, 27, 29 

The Make-Up date is:

     August 24, 8-10 AM

          Location: Williams 23, 24, 25, 27, 29

FINDING PLACEMENT TEST RESULTS

Students can view exam results in “View my Student Profile” on PATH@Penn under the “Tests” tab on the lefthand menu.

INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS

0 – register for RUSS 0101 or RUSS 0201

400 – register for RUSS 0200 or RUSS 0401

450 – register for RUSS 0300, meets Wharton and Nursing Language Requirement

500 – register for RUSS 0400

650 – register for RUSS 1100, meets College Language Requirement

700 -- reguster for REES language courses at 2000 and 3000 levels

TESTING FOR SUMMER 2025

If you need to take the placement test for course enrollment in Summer 2025, please contact Djamilia Nazyrova to schedule a virtual test.