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Main Campus Office
SRC 108, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7219
Fax: 847-608-5474
testing@elgin.edu
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sa 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fountain Square Campus Office
FSQ 408, Fountain Square Campus
Tel: 847-214-6977
Fax: 847-214-6991
Hours: M, T & Th 4 - 8 p.m.; W & F 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Both locations closed Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June - Aug.
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Testing
Testing results are commonly used to assess preparedness for college and placement in appropriate course work. Because ECC wants you to succeed, placement testing is essential!
Placement Testing
Students are advised to send their transcripts and ACT scores or complete the ECC placement tests as early as possible to have the best selection of courses and course times.
Who Needs It
- Students wishing to enroll in mathematics or English composition courses must meet placement prerequisites
- Students wishing to enroll in courses requiring a reading prerequisite
- Students taking the ACT who received a 19 or below on the English subscore, 17 or below on the reading subscore, or 22 or less on the math subscore
- Students wishing to enroll in any transfer-oriented general education course
Note: Students pursuing an AAS degree who will not be taking any IAI general education courses during their first year may be exempted from placement testing. Call 847-214-7391 to request exemption.
Students may not register without either:
- appropriate ACT scores
- appropriate scores on ECC placement tests
- appropriate college transcripts
Note: Students with a SAT math score of 540 or above, or SAT reading score of 450 or above, or a SAT verbal score of 490 or above , do not need to take the math, reading or English essay placement test respectively. ACT and SAT scores are valid for two years from the date the test is taken. All students must meet course prerequisites.
Placement Testing Workshops
Workshops are held each month for students who need to refresh their knowledge of English, math or reading prior to placement testing. More»
How It Works
Most placement tests are not timed.
- A completed ECC application for admission on file prior to testing
- Bring your photo ID, ECC ID #, a pencil and a calculator (for math placement test)
- Allow three hours to take the three tests (reading, essay writing and math). More»
- Students are only allowed to take a placement test twice (once the student starts the math, reading or English class sequence, placement testing is not allowed)
- Placement results will be available as soon as possible.
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