Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisories
Course prerequisites are conditions (e.g., prior courses, test scores) that must be satisfied before a student is authorized to enroll in a class. A corequisite is a condition that must be satisfied concurrently or previously. Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites and corequisites. At any time prior to the tuition-refund deadline each term, students may be dropped from a class for failure to meet prerequisites or corequisites. Prerequisites and corequisites are stated with course descriptions in the college catalog and they are included in the schedules published each term (Board Policy 5.12).
Prerequisites, corequisites and placement policies are strictly enforced. However, reasonable accommodations in exceptional circumstances may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Individual instructors, departments or programs may authorize exemptions as they determine the need to do so, but in such ways as not to undermine the intent and integrity of these policies. Exemptions may not exceed those approved by the Board as stated in board policy.
Math Advisory
Courses in which mathematics skills are considered necessary for successful completion are identified by either a Math-1 (M1) or a Math-2 (M2) advisory at the end of the course descriptions. Students are advised that successful completion of MAT 082 or a corresponding placement score prior to enrolling in a Math-1 course is strongly recommended. Those who score below 250 on the placement test in arithmetic will begin the sequence in MAT 081/08.
Students are advised that successful completion of MAT 092 or a corresponding placement score prior to enrolling in a Math-2 course is strongly recommended. Students who score below 250 on the QRAS placement test will start in MAT 088/MAT 092, while those with a score between 249 and 263 place into MAT 094/MAT 096.
Students who achieve a score of 263 or above in the QRAS placement test can start in MAT 104, MAT 105, MAT 113, MAT 141 or MAT 251. Students who score a 22 or higher on the ACT and/or 530 or higher on the SAT in math do not need to take math placement tests.
Reading Advisory
Courses in which college-level skills in reading are considered necessary for successful completion are identified by an R at the end of the course descriptions. Courses with this designation are considered “reading dependent” courses. Students are advised that a score of 256 or higher on the Accuplacer placement exam in reading or similar score on an equivalent placement exam, or successful completion of RDG 099 prior to enrolling in reading-dependent courses is strongly recommended. Students who score a 21 or higher on the ACT in reading or a 480 or higher on the SAT verbal section do not need to take the reading placement test. Those who score below 240 will be placed in RDG 098. For scores that fall between 240 and 255, students will be placed in RDG 099. No reading courses are required if a student achieves a reading score of 256 or above.
Writing Advisory
Courses in which college-level skills in writing are considered necessary for successful completion are identified by either a Writing-1 (W1) advisory, a Writing-2 (W2) advisory, or a Writing-3 (W3) advisory at the end of the course descriptions. Students are advised that a proficient score on the placement exam or successful completion of EGL 099 prior to enrolling in a Writing-1 course is strongly recommended. Those who score in range 1 on the placement test will begin in EGL 098. If the score range is 2, the student will begin the writing sequence in EGL 099. If the score is in range 3, the student will begin the writing sequence with EGL 101.
New Student Orientation
Orientation is an important stepping stone in your transition to LLCC. During your orientation program, you will meet current and incoming LLCC students, experience the services provided to students and discover valuable information about becoming a successful LLCC student. Orientation is a requirement for all new, degree- or certificate-seeking students.
After you have applied, sent your transcripts and met the assessment requirement, you will need to contact Admission and Registration in Menard Hall at LLCC-Springfield or call 217-786-2292. You may also call or visit your nearest LLCC location to schedule the next available orientation.
Orientations are offered prior to the start of the first term for which new students plan to enroll. For students starting in the summer, orientations are offered February through the beginning of June. For students starting in the fall, orientations are offered April through the end of August. For students starting in the spring, orientations are offered from the end of October through the first part of January. Orientation options are also available for new students who begin during short semester and some module periods.