Placement Exams

Students beginning an associate degree are required to take placement exams to determine their readiness in key subject areas. These exams help identify whether students qualify for college-level courses or need developmental classes to strengthen their skills before advancing.

Computer-Based Placement Examination

Incoming students may be required to take the University Placement Exams. Proper placement in critical courses such as reading, writing, and math helps ensure student success and allows you to advance more quickly toward your degree goals.

Reasons Why You May Be Required to Take the Placement Exam

You must take the exam if you:

Scored less than 35 in Math or 60 in English on the ATLIB exams.
Completed the ATLIB exam more than 5 years ago.
Do not provide official ATLIB scores for admissions.

Placement Table

Mathematics

ATLIB Score

Placement Exam Score

Course Placement

0 - 34

0 - 59

MATH0014 - Developmental Mathematics
MATH1014 - Intermediate Algebra (Math, IT, Chemistry, Engineering, Architecture, and Physics majors only)

≥ 35

≥ 60

MATH1014 – Intermediate Algebra
MATH1151 – Algebra (Math, IT, Chemistry, Engineering, Architecture, and Physics majors only)

English

ATLIB Score

Placement Exam Score

Course Placement

0 - 49

ENGL0090 - Pre-College English I

50 - 59

ENGL0095 - Pre-College English II

≥ 60

ENGL1014 - College English I

Dates and Deadlines

Check the academic calendar to see when placement exams are available.

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