Kirtland Community College recognizes the importance of students possessing certain basic skills in English, reading, and mathematics. Since these skills are vital to each student's successful completion of college-level course work, demonstrated proficiencies in English, reading, and mathematics (based on assessment test scores or completion of recommended classes) are required.
Placement testing is required of all students attending Kirtland Community College except those students transferring from another college or university who have completed English and mathematics. Acceptable ways of demonstrating one or more of the basic skills proficiencies would include:
- ACT test results within the last four years. These results can be presented in person or mailed to the admissions office.
- Test results from the Advanced Placement Program, CLEP, or DANTES. Official transcripts must be sent to the admissions office. An application must be on file for a credit evaluation to be completed.
- Transfer credit in English and mathematics ("C" grade or better) from another college or university. Official transcripts must be sent to the admissions office. An application must be on file for a credit evaluation to be completed.
- Test results from the Kirtland placement tests.
- "Personal Interest" students may take developmental education courses, business seminars, and studio art courses and/or one vocational-technical course without being required to test for such placements
What to do
Placement testing is now being done using COMPASS software. Testing takes place in Room 248 in the Administration Building. Students need to check in at the Office of Admissions before going to the Testing Center. No appointment is necessary. Students should call (989) 275-5000, extension 280 for information and times and dates. Some evening hours are available. Students planning to test during the evening hours should contact the Office of Admissions at (989) 275-5000, extension 280 before 4:30pm to make the necessary arrangements. Testing takes approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours to complete. To view sample questions, go to http://www.act.org/compass/sample.
