Mission Statement
Placement and Assessment provides services for placement testing, placement testing waivers, some accommodated testing, credit by examination (CLEP), and Prior Learning Assessment for all RCC students to support them in the achievement of their educational goals.
Rockland Community College uses Multiple Measures to determine students English and math placement. Incoming students will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Math placements will be determined based on one of the following:
- High School Math Scores
- Regents Scores
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Math Accuplacer Scores
- Students educated in a foreign country may be required to submit a course syllabus to determine if the math courses can be used for placement.
- If placement cannot be determined, students are placed into MAT 10010/04810 or MAT 10110/04910 OR they can take the Accuplacer Placement Test.
** STEM and Business MAT 10110/04910, Non-STEM MAT 10010/04810**
| Math Course | RCC Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning | RCC Accuplacer Advanced Algebra | ACT Math Exam | SAT Math Exam | Math GED Exam | TASC Math Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 10010 | Below 23 | Below 570 | Below 560 | Below 165 | ||
| MAT 10110 | Below 23 | Below 570 | Below 560 | Below 165 | ||
| MAT 10300 | 242 – 300 | 200 – 242 | 23 | 570 | 560 | 165 |
| MAT 10810 | 242 – 300 | 200 – 242 | 23 | 570 | 560 | 165 |
| MAT 12500 | 242 – 300 | 200 – 242 | 23 | 570 | 560 | 165 |
| MAT 13400 | 242 – 300 | 200 – 242 | 23 | 570 | 560 | 165 |
| MAT 13500 | 242 – 300 | 243 – 260 | 23 | 570 | ||
| MAT 20300 | 242 – 300 | 261 – 300 | 23 | 570 |
| Math Course | HS Geometry Course Grade | HS Geometry Regents Exam | HS Algebra II Course Grade | HS Algebra II Regents Exam | HS Pre-calculus Course Grade | HS Calculus Course Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 10010 | Below 75 | Below 75 | Below 65 | Below 65 | Below 65 | Below 75 |
| MAT 10110 | Below 75 | Below 75 | Below 65 | Below 65 | Below 65 | Below 75 |
| MAT 10300 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| MAT 10810 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| MAT 12500 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| MAT 13400 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| MAT 13500 | 75 | 65 | 75 | |||
| MAT 20300 | 75 | 75 |
US High School Graduates:
Students who graduate from a Department of Education approved U.S. High School, (including high schools from U.S. territories such as, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and American Samoa) will be placed into the proper English and Math courses based on their academic history as outlined is the placement charts. Students who are not satisfied with their placement may request to take the College’s Accuplacer exam to determine a higher placement.
| English Course (College Writing I) | RCC Accuplacer Reading | RCC Accuplacer Essay | ACT English Exam | SAT Critical Reading Exam | SAT Evidence-based Reading / Writing Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 10100 (with Support Module) | Below 20 | Below 480 | Below 480 | ||
| ENG 10110 (without Support Module) | 241 – 300 | 6, 7, 8 | 20 | 480 | 480 |
| English Course (College Writing I) | HS English Regents Exam | English GED Exam | TASC Reading Exam | TASC Writing Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 10100 (with Support Module) | Below 75 | Below 165 | Below 580 | Below 560 |
| ENG 10110 (without Support Module) | 75 | 165 | 580 | 560 |
Foreign Educated Students from an English-Speaking Country (F1 and non-F1):
Foreign Educated students who were educated in an approved English-speaking country will be placed into English 10100 with a support module if they have not submitted any approved scores for English placement. Students who are not satisfied with their placement may request to take the College’s Accuplacer exam to determine a higher placement.
List of Approved English-Speaking Countries and Territories
Foreign Educated Students from a Non-English-Speaking Country:
Foreign educated students who were educated in a country not included on the approved list of English-speaking countries must sit for the Accuplacer English exam or submit an approved English proficiency exam such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo, etc. The exams must be no more than 2 years old. Students must place into at least ESL 080 to enroll in a degree program at the College.
Foreign Educated Students from a Non-English-Speaking Country (F1 Student Visa):
F1 International students who were educated in a country not included on the approved list of English-Speaking countries must submit proof of English proficiency to be admitted to the College. The minimum scores can be found on the international website. All test scores must be no more than two years old to be accepted.
| ESL / ENG Courses | RCC Accuplacer Reading | RCC Accuplacer Essay | TOEFL iBT Overall | TOEFL iBT Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESA / BOCES | 0 – 233 | 1, 2, 3 | 0 – 71 | W 0 – 16 |
| ESL 08000 [*I-20/F1 Visa Sponsor] | 234 – 240 | 4, 5, 6 | 72 | W 17 |
| ESL 09900 | 241 – 300 | 5 | 80 | W 20 |
| ENG 10100N with Support Module | 241 – 300 | 6 | 90 | W 24 |
| ENG 10110N | 241 – 300 | 7, 8 | 95 | W 29 |
| ESL / ENG Courses | IELTS | DET (Duolingo) | NEW TOEIC | CEFR/EF International Language Prep Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESA / BOCES | 0 – 5.0 | 0 – 79 | 0 – 699 | A1, A2, B1 0 – 50 |
| ESL 08000 [*I-20/F1 Visa Sponsor] | 5.5 | 80 | 700 | B2 51 – 60 |
| ESL 09900 | 6.0 | 90 | 800 | C1 61 – 65 |
| ENG 10100N with Support Module | 6.5 | 95 | 900 | C1 66 – 70 |
| ENG 10110N | 7.0 | 105 | 945 | C2 71 – 100 |
Ability to Benefit Testing
If applying for federal or state financial aid you may be required to prove “ability to benefit” (ATB) through applicable sections of the Accuplacer® assessment tests even if you would otherwise be exempt. These populations include, but are not limited to, Foreign Educated students and Early Admit students.
Students applying for our 24-credit high school equivalency program are required to take the ATB exam to gain admission to the College.
Prior College-Level Learning Credits are given for college-level learning acquired as a result of work experience, volunteer work or community service. Please note that these credits are not necessarily transferable to other colleges and universities. Students are strongly advised to meet with the program advisor at their transfer institution.
FAQS ABOUT PRIOR COLLEGE-LEVEL LEARNING CREDITS
- They depend on which degree or certificate the student is pursuing at RCC
- Considered part of the maximum allowable number of transfer credits
- May not exceed half the number of credits required for the Concentration/Core emphasis for all students except those entering with an Automotive Service Excellence Certification A1-A8
- Student must be currently enrolled in credit-bearing courses at RCC and complete the semester before any Prior Learning credits will be granted
PROCEDURE FOR RECEIVING PRIOR LEARNING CREDITS:
- The student may be asked to take a departmental challenge examination.
- The student may be asked to submit a portfolio (e.g. art, photography, etc.).
- Credits are assessed and approved by the Faculty Evaluator, approved by the Department Chair, reviewed by the Director of Placement and Assessment, and approved by the Provost or Vice President for Academic Affairs.