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Testing (SRC)
SRC 108, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7150
Fax: 847-608-5474
testing@elgin.edu
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sa 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Closed Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June - Aug.
Testing (MPC)
MPC 116A, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-6977
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Closed Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June - Aug.
No tests will be administered 45 minutes prior to the scheduled closing time.
No placement tests will be administered 60 minutes prior to the scheduled closing time.
Minimum Competencies 1.104
All Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) general education courses require competencies that students must meet prior to entering these courses:
- Completion of a designated developmental course with a grade of "C" or better.
- An appropriate placement or other college-recognized assessment score.
- Completion of an appropriate equivalent education course that shares the same minimum competency with a grade of "C" or better (Exceptions: college level English and math classes).
- Completion of an AA, AS, AES, or AFA degree or higher.
- Current matriculation status in another accredited four-year institution and enrollment at ECC for summer only. Proof of enrollment will be required.
- Students affected by this policy may select non-IAI general education classes while enrolling in one or more developmental classes in order to be enrolled as full-time (12 credit hours) students.
Download general education courses listing
There may be other competency prerequisites for classes beyond the ones listed above.
Mandatory Placement
Reading
The prerequisite for all IAI general education classes is a grade of "C" or better in RDG 091, an ACT reading score of 18 or above, or an appropriate placement score.
Writing
The prerequisite for IAI general education courses with a writing competency* is a grade of "C" or better in ENG 098, an ACT English score of 20 or better, or an appropriate placement score.
Mathematics
The prerequisite for IAI general education courses with a quantitative literacy competency is a "C" or better in an appropriate math course, an ACT math score of 23, or an appropriate placement score.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a general education “IAI” course?
These are general education courses identified by the statewide Illinois Articulation Initiative as transferable toward four-year degree requirements at IAI member universities. Visit www.itransfer.org.
- How do I find out if the class I’m interested in has minimum competency requirements?
Talk to an ECC admissions representative, 847-214-7385, SRC 129, or an ECC counselor, 847-214-7390, SRC 107, on campus.
- I need to take a placement test for the class I want. What’s my next step?
Students must complete an application for admission before testing. Apply»
Go to the testing center. No appointments necessary January through May and September through December. From June through August, call ahead. More»
- What if I’ve met my minimum competency requirements at another college?
Send copies of your transcripts to:
ECC Admission Office
Attn: Transcripts
1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123-7193
Or bring them to SRC 129, on campus. Upon verifying you have met the minimum competency, we will update your student record so you can register.