Although students attend college for a variety of reasons, most attend for the purpose of acquiring knowledge and skills needed as preparation for entering a particular field of work, occupation or profession. With this in mind, beginning and reactivating college students who have not been tested for placement in the areas of writing, reading and mathematics within the last three years will participate in an assessment program designed to select classes for proper placement and college success. A fee will be charged for these tests. Washington Online and distance course learners need to contact the assessment office at 533-3401 for further information.
Many courses have prerequisites.
Before enrolling in these courses and programs, students must meet these prerequisites or have instructor permission to enroll in the course. Some courses may require an entry code prior to registration. The assessment process ensures that students meet prerequisites in certain English and mathematics courses. Mathematics courses must be taken within the last three years. If the course was taken longer than three years ago, students must take an assessment test in order to register for higher level mathematics courses.