PLACEMENT TEST SCHEDULE

MONDAY

APRIL 14, 2008

MATH (no calculators permitted)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: Lower Lecture Hall (near café)

ENGLISH

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Seminar B (near Café)

To Sign Up for Test:

CALL 212 472 1500 X 304

Or

STOP BY 3rd FLOOR Dean’s Office

PLACEMENT TEST GUIDELINES

SIGN UP FOR THE PLACMENT TEST IF:

You have not already signed up for or previously taken the Math or English Placement Test,

and

You are not eligible for transfer credit for English or Math as outlined in NYSID’s policy (see Requirements below).

NOTE:

· Students are allowed to take the Placement Tests only once.  No calculators are allowed.

· The tests are given only on the dates scheduled.

· Please check website for future placement tests dates for FALL/SPRING/SUMMER.

MATH REQUIREMENT

All students in the AAS and BFA degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in fundamental mathematical skills including basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.  Proficiency may be demonstrated by transferring 2 credits of college-level mathematics with a grade of  “C” or better, as approved by an Academic Advisor.  All other students must take the NYSID math placement test.  Placement testing will result in one of the following: 

1.      The student demonstrates sufficient proficiency and waives the NYSID math requirement.  The 2-credit math requirement converts to free electives.

2.      The student demonstrates sufficient basic mathematical skills to register for 171 Basic Mathematics.

3.      The student does not demonstrate sufficient basic mathematical skills to register for 171 Basic Mathematics and is required to complete a 2 semester-hour noncredit remedial course in mathematics.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

All students in the BID program and the AAS and BFA degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in writing grammatically correct prose. Students in the AAS and BFA degree programs are additionally required to demonstrate proficiency in writing a well-planned research paper. All or part of the NYSID English requirements may be met by transferring appropriate college level credits with a grade of  “C” or better, as approved by an academic advisor. Following evaluation of potential transfer credits all students who still need to satisfy 150 English Composition I must take the NYSID English placement test. Placement testing does not reduce the number of credits in writing required by a particular program’s curriculum. Placement testing will result in one of the following:

1.      The student demonstrates sufficient proficiency to place out of 150 English Composition I and into 160 English Composition II. AAS and BFA students are required to complete the three remaining credits in advanced composition in courses that will be designated as satisfying the college writing requirement.

2.      The student demonstrates sufficient basic writing skills to register for 150 English Composition I.

3.      The student does not demonstrate sufficient basic writing skills to register for 150 English Composition I and is required to complete a 3 semester-hour noncredit remedial course in grammar and writing.