Students may be waived from the placement test for a variety reasons including:
An earned associate's degree or higher
A grade of "C" or better in college-level math and/or English courses at a regionally accredited institution
Students who have successfully completed developmental math and/or English (within 5 years) courses at a VCCS institution may be exempt from placement testing
Students who have successfully completed developmental math and/or English (within 5 years) at a non-VCCS institution can be evaluated for placement
Satisfactory Standardized Test Scores
Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Advancement Placement (CLEP), Cambridge International Exams, and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DSST/DANTES) as determined by the College's Advanced Standing Guide
High School GPA (with appropriate courses) and SAT, ACT, or GED Scores (Valid for 5 years after the date of high school graduation or the date of the test):
What to bring?
High School or GED Transcripts
You may bring unofficial or official transcripts for waiver purposes. Official transcripts are required, if you intend to pursue the Nursing or Dental Hygiene programs.
College Transcripts
You may bring unofficial or official transcripts for waiver purposes. Official transcripts are required, if you intend to pursue the Nursing or Dental Hygiene programs.
Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT, AP, CLEP, IB, DSST/DANTES, Cambridge)
More details:
Virginia Placement Test scores are valid for 5 years after the date of the test.
Previously completed developmental courses are valid for 5 years after the term completed.
Students who take the Virginia Placement Test and do not enroll in developmental math and/or English courses are allowed one retest within 12 months.
Students must meet the prerequisites for the respective courses in their chosen program of study.
Students seeking to place into higher level math courses may complete the Virginia Placement Test for placement into those courses.
