It is not necessary to fulfill all of these requirements before enrolling at Augsburg.
Incoming students take skill assessment examinations in writing, critical thinking, and math.
Students requiring additional assistance in the form of developmental courses are identified by these exams. Students in the day program must complete all required developmental courses during their first year at Augsburg. WEC students must complete all developmental courses by the end of their fourth term. Effective Writing or the equivalent transfer course is required for all students. All students entering Augsburg who have not taken a college-level algebra course in the last five years must take Augsburg's math placement assessment.