There aren’t many tests at Duke that would produce a median score of 43.2% among those who take it. But the annual Krzyzewskiville “ordering test” isn’t a typical exam — and its results matter in a very specific way.
The test is part of the long-running Krzyzewskiville tradition, the student campout tied to Duke basketball’s home atmosphere at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Each year, the ordering test is used to help determine who gets the best seats among the Cameron Crazies, the student section known for its intensity and proximity to the court.
A high-stakes tradition
While it may not resemble a standard academic assessment, the ordering test plays a central role in organizing one of college basketball’s most recognizable fan experiences. With coveted seating on the line, the test becomes a defining moment in the process of sorting out the student section’s prime locations.
The unusual median score underscores just how different the ordering test can be from the typical classroom evaluation — and how it stands out even at a university known for challenging coursework.