Freshman Transition Program To-do List
For students participating in the partnership program between the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) and Towson University (TU).
Step 3: Schedule TU Placement Testing
Deadline: A.S.A.P.
Contact: Placement Testing Office - 410-704-2418 |
The information below pertains to students entering fall 2009. Information for students entering fall 2010 will be available during April 2010.
As a new Towson University Freshman Transition Program student, you may be required to take placement
tests which will assess your basic skills in reading, writing and
mathematics. As soon as possible, you should contact the Developmental Education/Placement Testing Office at Towson University (TU) at 410-704-2418 to make arrangements to complete this testing.
You may be exempt from portions of placement testing if you can provide evidence of:
- SAT scores (500 or above exempts for each skill area)
- ACT scores (21 or above exempts for each skill area)
Exemptions can include:
- transferring two general education classes with a grade of C or better
- transferring a freshman English composition course equivalent to TU's ENGL 102
- transferring a college-level mathematics course
- relevant college credits earned through AP test scores
- relevant college credits earned through IB test scores
If you will need to take any of the ACCUPLACER Tests, it is recommended that you prepare by reviewing the information and practice tests located at the College board Web site.
Placement test results:
- will appear on the computer screen at the end of the test, at which time you will receive a copy of your score report.
- will be used by CCBC to develop your class schedule. Therefore, the sooner you complete testing, the more choices the CCBC staff will have to draft an ideal schedule for you. Developmental Education Courses, which do not count towards the 120 units necessary for graduation at TU, may be required if your score does not meet the CCBC placement cutoffs for general education classes.
More information, including exemption details, is available on the
Placement Testing Office Web site.
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