CSSE/Learning Services
Entering students Placement testing
In order to enhance academic advising and facilitate your enrollment in the most appropriate entry level courses, entering freshmen and transfers entering with 12 or fewer credits, none of which meet MCLA's writing and mathematics requirement will take placement tests in four areas: elementary algebra, English composition, modern language and reading comprehension. The determination of which tests you will take is based on a review of your academic records. You will then be placed in courses in each of these areas or waived of the associated requirements.
MCLA's core curriculum includes one year of modern/foreign language. The following process is used to determine students' placement in either a 101 or 102 level, or waived for this requirement:
- Students whose transcripts indicate successful completion of a fourth year of study of the same language in high school are waived of this requirement.
- Those with out a fourth year of language are strongly encouraged to complete MCLA'a online language test prior to or immediately following their orientation program. For students with less than a fourth year of study who do not complete the online language test, we will make language placements in French and Spanish based on high school language credits.
In addition, MCLA enrolled students will have the opportunity to take the placement test in modern language on a monthly basis during the academic year. Tests for freshman and some transfer students are offered during the New Student Orientation Programs. Based on the results, you may be placed in a 101 or 102 level or waived of the modern language. If you are waived of the modern language requirement, you do not receive credit for the course, but are allowed to earn these credits in other areas.
Students who have questions or require accommodations for placement testing are asked to contact Robert Bouquet at 413-662-5386. Students requesting accommodations will need to provide documentation indicating the need for the requested accommodation. For additional information please refer to Services for Students with Disabilities.
