External Credit

To request credit recognition for a state or national exam passage, contact the department dean/associate dean responsible for the program discipline in which credit is requested. A $50 processing fee per course is required.

The LLCC Testing Center is Pearson Vue certified.

Advanced Standing

Testing and counseling assist students in determining their entry level in such disciplines as music and foreign language. Contact the appropriate dean for details.

Music students with previous training or experience are encouraged by faculty to enroll at their level of competency. Foreign language students with previous training or experience are given placement tests at the first class meeting.

Credit for Military School Training

Upon request, LLCC will review military training in accordance with the American Council on Education guidelines and award college credit accordingly.

Training courses completed in the Armed Forces that are applicable to the student’s curriculum will be accepted for credit when official documentation is submitted to the Records Office.

Information about ordering official military transcripts is available from the Veterans Office in Financial Aid (217-786-2758) or from the Records office (217-786-2298). Ordering information varies, based on the branch of service.

Credit for Developmental Courses

Developmental course credits are not intended for transfer. Grades for developmental courses are not included in the computation of grade point average. RDG 098, RDG 099, EGL 099, MAT 081, MAT 082, MAT 087, MAT 088, MAT 092, MAT 094, MAT 096 and MAT 097 are graded with the conventional letter system. A grade of SP may be awarded to students who have not yet completed all the requirements but are making satisfactory progress in EGL 099, MAT 081 and MAT 082. Developmental course credit does not count toward graduation.