UMW uses Avant Place for foreign language placement exams. This page is provided to assist with any issues you might be having with the online exam.
Test Taker and Technology Guide
Avant has a web page that has many good resources to get your computer ready for the exam:
https://avantassessment.com/place/test-taker-and-technology-guide
Checking Your Computer
Click the link below to see if your machine is ready for the test. A headset and microphone are required for the speaking part of the exam:
https://app.avantassessment.com/tech-check
- How to allow popups in Chrome, Safari and Internet Explorer (NOTE: Firefox not supported by Avant)
Try a Sample Exam
Not sure what to expect? Want to be sure your technology is properly configured? You can take a short test exam first:
https://placement.avantassessment.com/avant/do/samplelogin
Ready to Go?
Follow the detailed instructions you received via email.
Need More Help?
Contact the UMW IT Help Desk and we will do our best to get you up and running:
Hours: http://technology.umw.edu/helpdesk/
Phone: 540-654-2255
Email: helpdesk@umw.edu