ACT scores, ACT profile, high school grades, and the university assessment tests are used to determine a student's needs. Certain entering students will be required to take developmental studies courses based on the results of the assessment tests. Courses are offered in four academic areas to help students develop essential skills and learning necessary for success in college-level courses. Students must take the state-mandated AAPP assessment test before registering for Developmental Studies courses. Students cannot withdraw from remedial or developmental courses without extenuating circumstances.
Permission is required from the program director.
Class attendance is mandatory and monitoring of class attendance is on-going. The names of students missing three MWF or two TTH classes will be submitted to the program director for review. Students enrolled in any remedial or developmental course must be advised by an advisor designated by the Developmental Studies Program. During the term course adjustment must be done through the Developmental Studies Program until the completion of remedial and developmental courses. Because DSP courses are part of entrance requirements, students may withdraw only if they are withdrawing from the University.