A placement test may be required to determine whether the applicant has the necessary skills and/or knowledge for a particular program. Applicants who need skill-building will be required to complete one or more of the following non-credit courses based on placement testing scores or Multiple Measures assessment:
Applicants with documented disabilities may request academic adjustments for the Placement Test. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Accessibility Services at 518.697.6437.
ESL/ELL Placement Test
Criteria for ESL/ELL Testing:
Depending on previous college or high school coursework, students who identify English as their second language may be required to take a CLASSIC ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL placement exam.
If a student does not identify English as their native language and their high school transcript indicates ESL/ELL courses, then the student may be required to take a CLASSIC ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL placement exam.
Based on the results of the placement test, students may be required to complete ESL non-credit courses.
All other Admissions criteria apply.