3.3.2 Assessment for Course Placement
In accordance with MNSCU Board Policy 3.3, Part 2, Subpart A, http://www.mnscu.edu/board/procedure/303p1.html. Alexandria Technical College is implementing the following Course Placement Policy that addresses how student knowledge and skills are assessed for course placement decisions. Alexandria Technical College's policy is in accordance to MNSCU Procedure 3.3.1, Course Placement.
All students entering Alexandria Technical College shall take the Accuplacer assessment prior to registering for courses. Students may be exempted from the Accuplacer assessment at ATC based on the following criteria:
- documentation of Accuplacer scores taken at another college or university within the last three years (two years for math);
- documentation of ACT scorestaken within the last three years (two years for math);
- documentation of Advanced Placement exam score of 2 or higher in related area(s) taken within the last three years;
- documentation of completion (D or higher) of equivalent English course for writing exemption, equivalent math course for math exemption, and reading intensive course for reading exemption from a postsecondary institution;
- documentation of completion (C or higher) of an equivalent developmental reading, English, or math course from a postsecondary institution completed within the last five years;
- documentation of completion of a degree from a post secondary institution (for students enrolled in a program that does not have a math requirement);
- undeclared students who wish to take a developmental course;
- enrollment exclusively in non-credit courses or programs;
- enrollment exclusively in Farm Business Management.
Retest Policy
Students will be allowed one retest per semester and will be charged a $5 retest fee. PSEO students will not be assessed the retest fee.
Appeals Process
Students may appeal the assessment decisions through the academic appeals process.
Approved by: ATC Leadership Council
Effective Date: 12/22/08
Last Date Revised: 12/18/08