Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Maricopa Community College Policies Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 95 ii. The student is pursuing a degree or transfer pathway and does not have current valid district approved course placement scores on file or does not have previous college credit in English, reading and math. iii. The student for whom English is not the primary language and is taking his or her first English as a Second Language class is required to take a test of English proficiency. B. Course placement scores will be valid for two years. C. Reading Placement Scores that indicate "Exempt from CRE101" Do Not Expire. D. Students will be permitted one re-test in English, reading, or by math level at least a 24-hour waiting period. ONE additional re-test is permitted no sooner than three months from the oldest valid score date at any course placement testing site. E. The vice president of student affairs or designee may approve re-testing for students with special needs or circumstances. The re-test date will then serve as the date of record. F. Students will be exempt from a course placement test if at least one of the following conditions apply: i. The student has earned an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college. ii. The student has earned college credits from a regionally accredited college in English, reading, and math with a grade of C or higher. iii. The student has currently valid district approved course placement scores on file. G. The student who is exempt from a course placement test must fulfill the minimum graduation requirements. 2. Course Placement A. Students who enroll in English, Reading, or Math will be advised and placed into courses based valid district approved scores. B. Students who test into course(s) that are below college-level (I.E., Below 100-Level) will be advised and placed into the course(s) within the first two semesters enrolled. C. A department/division chair or designee may grant a course placement waiver under special circumstances. The signed waiver will be noted on the student's electronic record. 3. Implementation of Policy To ensure consistency of the course placement process within the Maricopa Community Colleges: