Evaluation of Student Skills and Placement Testing
In order to promote student success, the college shall, where appropriate, evaluate the academic preparation of enrolling students. Placement test results shall be used to advise students and, in some cases, to place them properly in courses (Board Policy 5.12).
Students desiring to enroll in any course with established prerequisites in reading, English and/or mathematics shall be assessed in the relevant subject area(s). All students must be assessed UNLESS:
- The student holds a degree at the bachelor’s level or above;
- The student has already achieved grades of C or better in a college-level English composition course (EGL 111, its equivalent, or above) and a college-level mathematics course (MAT 104, its equivalent, or above) from any accredited college or university; or
- The student has earned ACT scores of 22 or better in English, mathematics and reading, or SAT scores of 480 or better in verbal and mathematics.
Proof of degree status will be determined either by receipt of an official transcript from the awarding institution or by the student’s signature verifying degree status on the appropriate LLCC form.
Students may take the placement exam at the LLCC Springfield campus or at one of the education service areas. For information, contact the Placement and Testing Office, 217.786.2211 or visit www.llcc.edu/testing.
Any student with a documented physical or learning disability who desires accommodations should contact Special Needs Services at 217.786.2828 to arrange for appropriate alternative testing procedures.
Students are allowed one retake of the placement tests or a portion thereof upon recommendation of an LLCC academic advisor, counselor or department dean.