The Usage and Grammar Test is a graduation requirement for all UNC Hussman majors and second majors. Students are required to score 70 percent or better on the test before graduation.

The test evaluates word usage, grammar and punctuation competencies based on AP style. It is a timed 60-minute test given electronically through Sakai that consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Allow about one hour in your schedule for this test.

All MEJO 153 students will take the test once in class. Hussman minors are not required to score 70 percent or better.

The test is offered multiple times throughout each fall and spring semester and once each summer session. There is no limit to how many times the test is taken. Seats are limited. Availability can be competitive near the end of the semester. Make every effort to fulfill this obligation before your final semester.

Study resources | PowerPoint review | Usage Wordlist | Test tips from Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle

Please contact us with any questions.

Current MEJO 153 students will take the test once only during class. MEJO 153 students do NOT register for seats through the calendar until the next term (if a passing score was not earned in class).

Tests are proctored via Zoom and thus require a laptop with an operable camera for completion. Mozilla Firefox is the recommended browser to use with Sakai for all operating systems. Download it to your laptop before test day. Ensure your laptop is fully charged or connected to a power source during testing.

Students who self-identified with ARS must notify us upon seat reservation at the latest.

Reserve your seat beginning one week before each test date via the school’s calendar (see below). If your plans change, cancel your registration.

• For cancellations before registration closes: 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 trouble canceling, please contact us.

• For cancellations after registration closes: Please notify us at your earliest convenience. 
 

FALL 2023 TEST DATES
 

Thursday, September 7, 2023, 10 a.m.
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Registration opens: August 29, 2023, 8 a.m.
Registration closes: September 5, 2023, 4 p.m.
 

Friday, September 15, 2023, 2 p.m.
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Registration opens:September 6, 2023, 8 a.m.
Registration closes: September 13, 2023, 4 p.m.
 

Friday, September 29, 2023, 11 a.m.
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Registration opens: September 20, 2023, 8 a.m.
Registration closes: September 27, 2023, 4 p.m.
 

Friday, October 13, 2023, 3 p.m.
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Registration opens: October 4, 2023, 8 a.m.
Registration closes: October 11, 2023, 4 p.m.
 

Friday, October 27, 2023, Noon
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Registration opens: October 18, 2023, 8 a.m.
Registration closes: October 25, 2023, 4 p.m.
 

Friday, November 10, 2023, 10 a.m.
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Registration opens: November 1, 2023, 8 a.m.
Registration closes: November 8, 2023, 4 p.m.
 

Friday, November 17, 2023, 2 p.m.
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Registration opens: November 9, 2023, 8 a.m.
Registration closes: November 15, 2023, 4 p.m.
 

Students can begin signing up for the Usage and Grammar Test when registration opens as noted above.