Placement Testing

English and math placement is required for new students. Students who submit qualifying ACT/SAT scores from within the last two years are not required to complete testing.

If you placed with ACT/SAT scores or a qualifying high school GPA (English placement only) you will receive an email to your Tri-C student email account providing your placement results and next enrollment steps.

Placement results are valid for two years. Students without qualifying ACT/SAT scores or a qualifying high school GPA (English placement only) complete English and math placement tests.

Placement tests can be completed from home on any computer with internet access. For assistance please contact a Testing Center via Live Chat, email, or by phone.

If English was not the first language you learned to speak or write, or if you have previously completed English as a second language (ESL) classes, complete ESL placement first before taking the English or math placement test.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement

"English was not the first language I learned to speak or write"

Click the link below for instructions to complete ESL placement. There are three parts which must be completed in order. Appointments are required for the writing assignment (part two). Placement results are sent to your Tri-C student email account. 

English Placement

"English was the first language I learned to speak or write"

You may be assigned an English course placement based on a qualifying high school GPA or ACT/SAT test scores. If you don't have one of these, you may need to complete the English placement test. Click the link below to determine if testing is needed. Appointments are required for online testing. Placement results are sent to your Tri-C student email account. 

Math Placement (ALEKS)

"I am a student who needs to take the Math placement test"

Tri-C students use ALEKS for math placement testing. ALEKS is available any time from the math placement page linked below.  No appointment is required for testing. Placement results are sent to your Tri-C student email account. If you learned English as a second language, complete ESL placement before starting in ALEKS.

Biology Placement

"I need to complete testing for placement into BIO 2331 Anatomy and Physiology"

The biology placement test is available to students in Blackboard which you can access through my Tri-C Space. No appointment is required for testing. Click the link below to learn more. Placement results are sent to your Tri-C student email account.

Chemistry Placement

"I need to complete testing for placement into CHEM 1010, CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1300."

The chemistry placement test is available to students in Blackboard which you can access through my Tri-C Space. No appointment is required for testing. Click the link below to learn more. Placement results are sent to your Tri-C student email account.

Testing Accommodations

Students who may require testing accommodations related to a disability should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) before taking placement tests.