Other Placement Policies

Students who plan to enroll in Chemistry 2000 take a chemistry placement test.

Biology majors: Students who have not completed a college-level preparatory chemistry class with a 'B' (3.0) or better must take a chemistry placement test. Students who pass the test may enroll in Chemistry 2000: General Chemistry. If a student requires review work, he/she enrolls in Chemistry 1500: Introduction to Chemistry prior to enrolling in Chemistry 2000. MATH 1400: University Algebra is a prerequisite for Chemistry 2000.

Nursing majors: If a nursing major has had a high school chemistry class within five years of matriculation, and passed with a 'B' (3.0) or better, or passes the chemistry placement test, he/she may enroll directly in Chemistry 1600: Chemistry for the Health Sciences. If a student needs review work, he/she enrolls in Chemistry 1500: Introduction to Chemistry prior to enrolling in Chemistry 1600: Chemistry for Health Sciences.

It is the responsibility of the student to take the placement examination before enrolling in the course and to take any preparatory courses recommended.

Students who enroll in a language course may be given a proficiency test at the first class meeting.

Students who plan to enroll in academic music courses should schedule a discussion with the Chair of Music to ensure correct placement in advanced music courses.