The purpose of placement testing is to assess the level of student learning and skills for placement at the appropriate level in courses. If test results do not meet the standards of college-level courses, students are required to register in courses which help them to improve their learning and skills and increase their opportunity to succeed in college work. Assessment tests are given on regularly-scheduled days and at other times when demand is adequate. Assessment tests may not be taken a second time. Test scores are entered on transcripts for College use but are removed from those transcripts sent to off-campus locations, such as other colleges or employers.
Test scores are valid for placement purposes for three years.
If a student does not enroll in the College within three years, or, register and fulfill courses tested into new ATP scores will be required. All applicants and reapplicants for full-time status are required to take the assessment tests as part of the admission process. All part-time students are required to take the assessment tests before they are permitted to register for their 16th credit. Students with a degree or course work from a foreign country's college or university are required to take the Assessment Tests. This is to ensure proper placement for the student.