Assessment

Placement Tests

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  1. COMPASS or ASSET is used for entry into all programs.
    1. COMPASS consists of the following tests:
      Reading Skills
      Writing Skills
      Pre-Algebra
      Algebra
    2. Students are required to meet the appropriate placement test scores in Reading, Writing, and Math in order to be accepted into their respective curricula. See specific programs for additional requirements.
    3. Transfer or Readmit students who have successfully completed 30 semester hours or their equivalent at an accredited U.S. college in non-remedial courses that award quality points and have achieved a grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in said courses will be exempt from the reading placement test. Appropriate testing may be required prior to taking English or math courses.
    4. Students who do not meet the appropriate placement test scores to enter their curriculum will be placed in developmental courses.  Additional placement testing may be required in some cases.
    5. Students may progress by completion of approved Reading, English, and Math courses with a “C” or better for all majors.
  2. The Institutional Scholastic Aptitude Test - Recentered (ISATR) is given on campus by the Assessment Center for on-campus use only and is accepted for all programs as an alternate test.
  3. Students who require special assistance or accommodations for testing should contact the Director of Community Outreach at 843.661.8029.  Appropriate documentation must be submitted prior to testing.

All students must take the appropriate Placements Tests except:

  1. An applicant with an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.  An official transcript is required before acceptance. Additional testing may be required if transfer courses are not equivalent to FDTC courses.
  2. Transfer or re-admit students who have successfully completed 30 semester hours or the equivalent at an accredited U.S. college or university in non-remedial courses  that award quality points and have achieved a grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in those courses.  In addition, appropriate testing may be required prior to taking English or math courses.

    The Assessment Center is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30am to 7:00pm and Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm during the fall and spring semesters; Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-7:00pm and Friday from 8:00am-11:30am during the summer semester.