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Effective Fall 2000, students who test into more than one Academic Enrichment Course will be required to participate in the mandatory Student Success Program. Students 25 years of age or older may request a waiver to this policy through the Office of Student Retention, located in room #303 Young Hall.
NOTE: Students who submit ACT scores in a timely manner will receive a Placement Test Admissions Information prior to the Test Date.
Q. What is the format of the Placement Examinations?
Each of the placement tests is an hour in length. The Reading/Writing exam consists of reading an essay and writing a two-page essay focused on the topic discussed in the reading. The format of the Mathematics exam is multiple choice.
NOTE: The use of STANDARD, NON-SCIENTIFIC calculators is permitted for the Mathematics exam.
Q. What if I need special accommodations?
Students who have been admitted to the University and meet the requirements for having a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, qualify to receive alternative testing services appropriate to their disability. Documentation with a written request for accommodations must be submitted to the Disabilities Services Coordinator, 304 Founders Hall, (573) 681-5162 prior to scheduled testing dates.
Q. Why does Lincoln University give "Placement Examinations"?
Lincoln University gives the Placement Examinations in an effort to meet the academic needs of a diverse student population and enable students to be successful. Lincoln University uses a two-tiered placement system to assess students' readiness for college level courses.
Q. What is the first tier of the placement system?
The ACT is the first tier, and thus students are required to submit ACT scores in a timely manner to the university as a condition of admittance.
Q. What is the second tier of the placement system?
The second tier consists of additional Reading/Writing and/or Mathematics tests developed by Lincoln University.
The English and Mathematics sub-scores of the ACT enable Lincoln to determine what further testing is necessary to properly place a student in the English and Mathematics course that is most compatible with each student's current level of subject knowledge.
On the basis of the ACT scores and placement test results, students will be assigned to the appropriate levels of English and Mathematics courses. The levels of courses range from pre-college (or developmental) to honors. ACT scores must be on file and placement tests must be taken prior to registration according to an announced schedule.
NOTE: First Time Freshmen who have not submitted ACT scores to the University will be placed in the pre-college English and Mathmatics courses.
Q. Who has to take the Placement Examinations?
- All first time freshmen
- Transfer students who have not passed college-level English and/or Mathematics.
- Non-degree-seeking students who wish to enroll in English and/or Mathematics courses must submit ACT scores and/or take the appropriate placement tests.
NOTE:The English sub-score of the ACT (EACT) is used to place first-time freshmen in the appropriate English class. Students scoring 16 or greater on the EACT will be placed in English 101
Q. What determines who has to take the Mathematics Placement Examination?
All first time college students and all transfer students who have not transferred "college-level" mathematics credits, must take the Mathematics Placement Test.
