Developmental Education
CLC is committed to helping students develop the skills that are needed for college-level courses and programs. Because of this commitment, the college requires that all new students meet the language and mathematics requirements specified as prerequisites for college-level courses. Students who need to review or develop their language or mathematics skills are encouraged to enroll in one or more of the skills enhancement courses until they develop college-level skills in reading, writing and/or mathematics.
Students who need work in all three areas will be limited to courses that do not require college-level reading, writing and mathematics. Students for whom English is their second language and have not achieved language proficiency are required to enroll in academic ESL classes such as ELI 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 and 108. Placement in a specific course depends on ESL placement test scores (COMPASS) and recommendations of faculty.
Entrance Requirements for Developmental Courses
English
Students who do not achieve the lowest minimum score on the CLC English Placement Test will be REQUIRED to see a College and Career Navigator before registering for classes and may not be eligible to register for developmental English courses. Students may be eligible to register for courses that do not require College Reading and Writing Readiness but will need to see a College and Career Navigator prior to registration.
Mathematics
Students who do not achieve the lowest minimum score on the CLC Math Placement Test for entrance into any mathematics course will be REQUIRED to see a College and Career Navigator before registering for classes and may not be eligible to register for developmental math courses. Students may be eligible to register for courses that do not require Basic Algebra Readiness but will need to see a College and Career Navigator prior to registration.
Options
Students scoring below the minimum proficiency scores may be eligible to retest in an effort to demonstrate math or language ability. Students should see a College and Career Navigator for a detailed explanation of retest options.
Testing
One way students may show College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness is by taking the a CLC Placement Test. For information on other ways to show College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness see our Proficiencies page or see a College and Career Navigator for more information,.
Placement testing includes the CLC English Placement Test (DSP) and/or the CLC Math Placement Test (ALEKS). The CLC English Placement Test (DSP) can be taken online from any location and the CLC Math Placement Test (ALEKS) is administered at all three CLC Testing Centers.
Please call for further information:
Grayslake Campus, Grayslake: (847) 543-2076
Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan: (847) 543-2120
Southlake Campus, Vernon Hills: (847)543-6544