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:

1. The student holds a degree at the bachelor’s level or above;
2. The student has already achieved grades of C or better in a college-level English composition course (EGL 101, its equivalent, or above) and a college-level mathematics course (MAT 104, its equivalent, or above) from any accredited college or university; or
3. The student has earned an ACT score of 21 or higher in English, an ACT score of 22 or higher in reading, or a SAT score of at least 480 in combined reading and writing;
4. The student has earned an ACT score of 22 or higher in mathematics, or a SAT score of 530 or higher in 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 Outreach Centers. 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 the Accessibility Services coordinator at 217-786-2599 to arrange for appropriate alternative testing procedures.

Students may be allowed one retake of the placement tests or a portion thereof upon recommendation of a department dean.