WAIVER OF MINIMUM ACCUPLACER PLACEMENT SCORE REQUIREMENTS

Prior to enrolling in classes, all students meet with their advisors for class selection. A student wishing to enroll in an Algebra or Calculus course will review their Accuplacer score and their

mathematical experience with their advisor. The student will then be placed into an appropriate mathematics course based on the Accuplacer and prerequisite requirements detailed above. Recognizing, however, that Accuplacer scores are not infallible indicators of student preparation or potential for success, a procedure has been established by the Mathematics Department for students to petition for a waiver of the stated minimum Accuplacer score requirements. If a student's Accuplacer score is below the minimum score required for admission into a course, the student can still enroll in the course if the following procedure is completed:

1. With the help of their advisor, the student will complete a PETITION FOR A WAIVER OF MINIMUM ACCUPLACER SCORE REQUIREMENTS form which can be obtained from their advisor or from a member of the Mathematics Department faculty. Space will be provided on the petition form for the student to indicate the reason for their request for a waiver of the minimum Accuplacer requirements. Both the students signature and their advisors signature will be required on the form.

2. After completing the petition form, the advisor will send it to the instructor of the petitioned course.

3. After signing the form, the course instructor will send the completed petition to the Chair of the Mathematics Program, for retention.

4. Chair will send a copy of the completed form to the students advisor for retention in the students advising file.

If you have questions, please Contact Michelle Boucher

Director of General Education for additional information.

michelle.boucher@sckans.edu; 1-800-846-1543 ext 6332

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