Placement Testing

English and math placement is mandatory for new students and determine the courses a student may register for. New students may submit qualifying English and math ACT & SAT scores from within the last two years for placement. If you do not have qualifying scores, you will need to complete placement testing for English and math.

• New students who are non-native English speakers should take the ESL placement test before taking the English or math placement test.
• Students currently enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses must complete the second ESL level (ESL 1210, 1221, 1231) or place into the third ESL level (ESL 1310, 1321, 1331) before taking the math placement test.

Chemistry and Biology placement testing is currently unavailable. Please continue to check back for updates. 

Submit ACT & SAT Scores

Log in to your act.org (ACT) or collegeboard.org (SAT) account to send your test scores or submit your unofficial test scores to admissions@tri-c.edu. Students receive a notification from Enrollment Services when scores have been processed.  

• Qualifying ACT Scores: English: 18 or higher; math: 21 or higher
• Qualifying SAT Scores: English: 430 or higher; math: 520 or higher

If you do not have qualifying test scores, select the placement test you need below to get started:

Testing Accommodations

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