TAKING THE BEST COURSES FOR YOU

WHAT IS COURSE PLACEMENT?

Course placement is a part of registering for classes where we assess your reading, writing, and math skills. It's an important step that helps us and you make sure you register for courses that are the best fit for you.

We can measure where your skills are currently in several different ways, including through ACT, SAT, or PSAT scores, high school GPA, or previous college credit you've earned. If you don't have any of those, you can complete our free Knowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.

Work with your advisor to complete one of the two options below before you register for classes.

Course Placement Options

  • Assessment Documents

    Before you register for classes, you'll be asked to upload documentation that helps us assess your readiness for college-level coursework in reading, writing, and math skills in order to place you into coursework that is appropriate for your skill level. One way you can do this is to submit test scores or transcripts. If you already uploaded these documents when you applied to Ivy Tech, you will not need to do it again.

    A. Test Scores

    You can submit your ACT, SAT, or PSAT test scores to be used for course placement. View our course placement chart to see which English and math courses are the best fit for you based on your scores.

    View Test Score Course Placement Chart

    B. Transcripts

    In place of test scores, you can also submit your high school transcript. If you have a high school GPA of 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale* you will not need to take a placement test. If your GPA is lower, you will need to take the Knowledge Assessment to prepare you for courses.

    If you have already earned college credits in English or math, or been awarded an associate degree or higher at another college or university you will not need to take a placement test. International students need to supply a NACES-approved transcript.

    Uploading Test Scores & Transcripts

    If you have test scores or high school or college transcripts, you have until the end of the term for which you orignally applied to return to your application and upload your assessment documents (note that the documents you upload do not need to be official). If that time has passed, speak with your advisor about your options. 

    View How to Upload Assessment Documents

    *GPA after six completed semesters if still in high school or at graduation with a Core 40, Technical Honors, or Academic Honors diploma or equivalent within the last four years.

  • Knowledge Assessment Tool

    If you don’t have any of the scores or documents listed on the container above, or your scores don't meet the minimum thresholds, don’t worry. Ivy Tech is committed to helping you succeed! You can assess for success by evaluating your skills with our Knowledge Assessment. Knowledge Assessment is a free web-based tool that helps gauge your skills in reading, writing, and math. 

    Diagnostic Test

    As part of the assessment, you will take a diagnostic test in math and/or English based on the requirements of your academic program. If you reach the target score after taking the diagnostic, you are ready to register for your course!

    Customized Study Path

    After you complete the assessment, you will have a chance to improve your scores through a customized Study Path to better prepare you for courses. If you do not achieve a passing score, we encourage you to study and take the assessment again. You can take it as many times as you need.

    HOW TO USE THE Knowledge Assessment TOOL

Helpful Info for Course Placement

Using Test Scores for English & Math Course Placement

Use the table below to find the English and math courses you qualify for based on your ACT, SAT, or PSAT test scores. If you have questions about using test scores for your assessment, contact your advisor or admissions representative.

English
ACT Score (within last 4 years) SAT score
(2016 to present)		 PSAT Score
(2015 to present)		 Course(s) You Qualify for: 

16 or lower English

17 or lower Reading

24 or lower Reading

26 or lower Writing

450 or lower Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

24 or lower Critical Reading

25 or lower Writing

Take the Knowledge Assessment to determine classes

17 English

18 Reading

25 Reading

27 Writing

460 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

25 Critical Reading

26 Writing

ENGL 111 - English Composition (TransferIN)

Other entry-level college courses

19 or higher English

18 or higher Reading

26 or higher Reading

28 or higher Writing

470 or higher Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

26 or higher Critical Reading

27 or higher Writing

 Any higher-level English class

 

MATH
ACT Score SAT score
(2016 to present)		 PSAT Score
(2015 to present)		 Course(s) You Qualify for: 
17 or lower Math 490 or lower Math 24 or lower Math Take the Knowledge Assessment to determine classes
18 Math 500 Math 24.5 Math

MATH 122 - Applied Technical Mathematics

MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning
20 Math 510 Math 25 Math

MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra
24 Math or higher 550 Math or higher

27 Math or higher

MATH 121 - Geometry-Trigonometry

MATH 127 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I

MATH 128 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II

MATH 129 - Mathematics for Elementary Education III

MATH 135 - Finite Math (TransferIN)

MATH 136 - College Algebra (TransferIN)

MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

MATH 141 - Mathematics for Elementary Teacher

Assessment Document Formats

The documents you upload do not need to be official.

Formats we accept include .doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .png, .tif, and .tiff.

We’ll also accept a digital photo of your transcripts and test scores—although the following items must be clearly visible:

  • Student's name
  • Name of institution (for high school and college transcripts)
  • Degree awarded (for college transcripts)
  • Coursework and grades (for high school and college transcripts)
  • Cumulative GPA (for high school transcripts)
  • Date of test (SAT, ACT, and PSAT scores – must be within the last four years)
  • Test scores (SAT, ACT, and PSAT scores)

During the application process or your first term at Ivy Tech:

UPLOAD ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTS

After your first term:

If the term you applied for has passed, you will be unable to upload documents via the general application portal and will need to bring any assessment documents or transfer credit evaluation documents to your nearest Ivy Tech campus Enrollment Center.

Find Your Local Enrollment Center

Uploading Assessment Documents

After you have submitted your application, you will have the opportunity to upload assessment documents—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that demonstrate your college readiness and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you.

Upload Instructions

Follow the steps below to submit your SAT, ACT, or PSAT scores, high school transcript, or college transcript(s) for assessment. 

  1. Click this link to access your saved or submitted application: https://ivytech.tfaforms.net/forms/resume/162
  2. Enter the email and the password you set up when you saved your application.
  3. Submit your transcripts or test scores.
  4. Within a week, you should receive an email, text, and letter letting you know that your scores or transcripts have been reviewed.

Accepted Document Formats

Note that the documents for assessment do not need to be official, so you can submit them in a variety of formats. See accepted document formats

Unable to Upload Assessment Documents?

If you are unable to upload documents via the portal, you will need to visit your nearest Ivy Tech campus Local Enrollment Center.

In addition, if the term you applied for has passed, you will be unable to upload documents via the general application portal and will need to bring any assessment documents or transfer credit evaluation documents to your nearest Ivy Tech campus Enrollment Center or to your academic advisor.

Find Your Local Enrollment Center

Deadline to Upload Assessment Documents

If you don't have your test scores or transcripts at your fingertips while you're filling out the Ivy Tech admissions application, don’t worry! Just go ahead and submit your application. You have until the end of the term for which you applied to return to your application and upload your assessment documents.

How to Upload Assessment Documents

If the term you applied for has passed, you will be unable to upload documents via the general application portal and will need to bring any assessment documents or transfer credit evaluation documents to your nearest Ivy Tech campus Enrollment Center.

Find Your Local Enrollment Center

Questions About Course Placement?

New Students

If you need help with uploading assessment documents or using the Knowledge Assessment tool, reach out to your local admissions representative who will be happy to assist you.

Find Your Local Admissions Rep

Current Students

Contact your advisor for assistance with course placement or registering for classes.

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