The school's usage and grammar test is designed to evaluate word usage, grammar and punctuation competencies. It is a timed 50-minute test given electronically through Sakai that consists of 60 usage, 30 grammar and 10 punctuation multiple-choice questions. Allow about one hour in your schedule for this test.

MJ-school majors are required to score 70 percent or better on the test prior to graduation. All MEJO 153 students will take the test once in class. MJ-school minors are not required to score 70 percent or better.

Consider this test seriously. It is a degree requirement just as is any required course. It is offered 12–14 times throughout each fall and spring semester, once each summer session and there is no limit or penalty for how many times the test is taken. Seats are limited and, as the end of the semester approaches, availability can be extremely competitive. Make every effort to fulfill this obligation prior to leaving campus. Your degree is NOT awarded until you complete all requirements.

** NOTE: Tests administered in Spring 2018 are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and require a laptop for completion

Reserve your seat beginning one week prior to each test date via the school’s calendar. If your plans change, cancel your registration.

There will be no additional tests.

If you are self-identified with ARS, please speak with Marla Barnes personally as soon as possible and no later than one week prior to your test date. 

• Cancellations prior to closing: Cancel your test registration by accessing the Mobile Summary via your registration confirmation email. After logging in with your registered email and opening your ticket summary, an option for canceling your order will be available. If you have have trouble canceling, please contact Marla Barnes.
• Cancellations after registration closes: Please notify Marla Barnes at your earliest convenience.

Current MEJO 153 students will take the test in class only. Do NOT register for seats through the calendar or PDF portals.

Please contact Marla Barnes with any questions at ugtest@unc.edu or in 159 Carroll Hall.

• Usage and grammar resources
• Practice test (key)
• Grammar review
• Word Crimes