Policy AP 708: Course Placement
When a course requires a specific level in writing, reading or math, students must provide at least one of the several options to demonstrate placement.
- Accuplacer, ACT, SAT or any other standardized test scores accepted by Admissions
- Student may submit subject area test scores in writing, reading and mathematics.
- If students submit more than one set of test scores, the student information system will read the highest score. Advisors may recommend a different level of course based upon a combination of testing dates, previous grades and program choice.
- High School GPA
- Students may submit a high school transcript showing GPA from junior or senior year.
- Students have the option of taking the Accuplacer if they would like to see different placement.
- HSED/GED Test Scores
- Student who completed their HSED/GED may submit an HSED/GED score transcript.
- Students have the option of taking the Accuplacer if they would like to see different placement.
- College Coursework
- Students may submit an official college transcript. A review of general education and program-specific courses will be completed to determine student placement.
- Military Experience
- Students may submit official military transcripts. A review of general education and program-specific courses will be completed to determine student placement.
- Credit for Prior Learning
- Students interested in placement based upon previous work experience will follow the policies created for CPL – Occupational Experience.
The same criteria are used when determining course overrides.
Course pre-requisites and instructional levels are based on the course competencies as determined by the academic department/academic dean.
IMPORTANT!
- Credit can be awarded for previous college coursework, work/life experience, completion of exams, industry certifications, and military experience. (See Credit for Prior Learning Procedure PR 725.01)
- Transfer credit, as well as Moraine Park Technical College credit (including dual credit), may be subject to age limits. (See Age of Credits Procedure PR 714.01)