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Placement tests measure your math, reading, and writing abilities. Read below for information about tests, how to register, the photo identification requirements, fees, locations, preparation, scores and accommodations.
Placement testing is available by appointment only with limited capacity at the Main and Romeoville campuses. Request an appointment by filling out the Virtual and On-Campus Placement Testing Request form below. Important: All testers must have a confirmed appointment before coming on campus to take a placement test.
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In order to request an appointment to take a remote or on-campus placement test, students must submit a Virtual and On-Campus Placement Testing Request form. Students are required to review, understand, and agree to the following steps before this form is submitted:
Already taken your test and need to send your score to another institution? Fill out the Placement Test Score Request form.
***Joliet Junior College has employed temporary alternative placement measures to support the virtual enrollment experience. The following chart outlines all temporary alternative measures for course placement starting for fall 2020 enrollment:
Measure | Score | Placement | Registration Term |
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ACT English | 18 | Developmental English Courses: ENG 099 & ENG 021 | Fall 2020 through Summer 2022 |
SAT – EBRW | 460 | ||
ACT Math | 19 | Developmental Math Course: MTH 098 | |
SAT Math | 460 | ||
ACT Math | 22 | Meets JJC’s Geometry Requirement (places out of Math 095) | |
SAT Math | 530 | ||
ACT Math | 28 | Math 150, 153, and 170 | |
SAT Math | 660 | ||
PSAT English | 480 | English 101 | |
PSAT Math | 510 | Math 127 and Math 128 | |
PSAT Math | 530 | Math 123, 131, and 138 | |
PSAT Math | 590 | Math 142 | |
PSAT Math | 660 | Math 170 | |
PSAT 10th and 11th grade only - Valid for 24 months | |||
H.S. GPA 3.0 Unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with four successful years of English and/or Math (earning a C or higher in all semesters) | English 101 | Fall 2020 through Summer 2022 (GPA for Spring and December 2020 and Spring 2021 high school graduates only) | |
Math 119, 123, 127, 128, 131, and 138 |
Temporary Alternative Placement Measures (PDF)
JJC's Testing Services and Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) are here to support all students through the virtual placement testing process, including preparing to take virtual placement tests and remediation. Online learning and testing can be very exciting, but also challenging for many of our students, and our TLC tutors are here to support you every step of the way through our Preparation for Progress Program and online test prep resources.
Looking for a chance to improve your placement scores? JJC's Preparation for Progress placement test program provides FREE tutoring, testing tips and tricks, and student resources to help students remediate and work towards improving their placement scores.
The Prep for Progress program works the the Tutoring and Learning Center to provide the following services to all JJC students:
The TLC provides online and virtual test preparation assistance for English and math placement testing within Accuplacer and ALEKS. TLC tutor's are available to meet with students virtually to prepare to take JJC's placement tests.
Joliet Junior College offers online placement tests for Joliet Junior College students in English, reading, and math. Virtual and on-campus placement testers must have an admission application on file, a JJC student ID number, and a JJC email address.
Desktop computer, laptop, or school-owned Chromebook (unfortunately, other devices such as cell phones, iPads, Surface, and other tablets, are not permitted). Multiple monitors are also not permitted.
A working built-in or external webcam and microphone
Microsoft Teams Desktop Application. MS Teams is free for all JJC students. You simply supply your JJC credentials to login. To download and install the Desktop app click: https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app#allDevicesSection
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Windows 10 or Mac El Captian or later
1024 x 768 screen resolution
The test area is defined as in the immediate reach and view of the tester.
Tester must remain in direct frontal view of camera at all times.
Testers must remain seated and continue testing where the test began. Breaks are not permitted.
Tester must allow proctor to share tester’s computer screen and grant permission to computer screen when requested.
Tester may not record, screenshot or save any part of the exam. This action will constitute cheating. If a tester is observed cheating, all testing will be voided. The Dean of Students will be notified immediately. The tester may be banned from testing from Testing Services for a period of time following a cheating incident.
Cell phones, I-Pods, and all other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing area. If a tester is caught with one of these items, the test may be voided. The tester may be banned from Testing Services for a period of time following the incident.
No watches will be allowed in the testing area.
Food and beverages are not allowed in the testing area. These items must be disposed before the appointment begins.
Coats, jackets, or sweaters that button or zip in the front are not permitted. Testers are allowed to wear hats with bibs, caps, visors, sweatshirts and sweaters that do not zip or button.
No other person, including children are allowed in the testing area. You must test alone in a quiet room.
Testers must present appropriate photo identification at the beginning of the appointment and at any time requested by the proctor. There are no exceptions to this rule. Individuals without photo identification will not be allowed to test. Refusal to present identification during or immediately after the test will result in test invalidation.
Calculators are not permitted for the ALEKS placement exam. The ALEKS test will provide a calculator when appropriate.
No testing may begin if the tester is five minutes late to the appointment.
Exams must be completed in one sitting.
If a tester is observed cheating, all testing will be voided. The Dean of Students will be notified immediately. The tester may be banned from testing from Testing Services for a period of time following a cheating incident.
All testers must adhere to the Joliet Junior College Student Code of Conduct.
Mechanical pens and pencils are not allowed in the testing area.
All scratch paper must be shredded at the end of an exam.
Testing accommodations are available for students with verified disabilities. Documentation of disability will be required in order to facilitate accommodations.
Students are required to take the reading, writing and math placement exams. Each test may be taken at different times/days to best meet the student's needs.
Since the placement tests are all untimed, the accommodation of having extended test time is not necessary.
If you feel you may need additional accommodations on the placement test, please contact Disability Services at 815-280-2613 or email at disabilityservices@jjc.edu to discuss what accommodations are needed. You do not need to be registered with Disability Services for placement test accommodations. This needs to be completed prior to submitting a Virtual Placement Testing Request Form.
JJC's Testing Services has been offering remote placement and TEAS testing and will continue to provide these virtual options for testers.
We are excited to announce that Testing Services will now provide on-campus testing by appointment only and with limited capacity at our Main and Romeoville campuses.
To help prepare you for your on-campus appointment it is very important that you review and note the following changes and requirements to ensure a positive and safe testing experience:
Joliet Junior College is doing everything possible to ensure your safety and the safety of others while on campus. The following cleaning and safety measures will also be implemented at all JJC campuses:
Thank you for understanding and for your support during these critical times. Together we will make sure you have a safe and positive testing experience.
Please read the technical requirements and guidelines above for virtual and on-campus testing before proceeding to complete the Virtual and On-Campus Placement Testing Request form. Testing Services will review the tester's eligibility to test and whether placement testing alternatives are on file such as qualifying ACT or SAT scores.
Testing Services will respond to appointment requests as soon as possible. Please be advised that there may be a delay in scheduling your appointment due to a high volume of requests during our peak fall enrollment period.
Accuplacer Exam, produced by College Board, is a computer-based, untimed test for reading, writing, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and geometry testing. Accuplacer math testing may be used for some math placement testing accommodations.
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Accuplacer scores are valid for 48 months. Joliet Junior College will accept Accuplacer scores from other institutions; official score reports should be submitted to the Testing Services Main Campus location. Examinees may borrow a scientific calculator during the geometry exam.
Students may attempt each Accuplacer test twice each semester if they have not begun an English course sequence.
Students are eligible for a third testing attempt only after completing an English course within their course sequence or successful completion of Accuplacer remediation through JJC's Tutoring and Learning Center. Please visit the TLC for more information on Accuplacer remediation and how to request an appointment.
Accuplacer Exam Preparation Options
Any examinee who has a documented disability affecting his or her ability to sit for the test should be accommodated appropriately during the administration of any assessment. Testing Services will work closely with JJC's Disability Services to provide this accommodation. In order to receive accommodations while attending JJC, students must register with Disability Services. To inquire about testing accommodations, please contact Disability Services at 815-280-2230.
Placement testing is untimed. All placement examinees are provided scratch paper, pencils, and earplugs. Examinees may complete placement testing in one, or multiple sittings.
Appropriate photo identification is required. Accuplacer Examinees must provide photo identification including a name and picture. Photocopies or reproductions are not acceptable. Preferred photo identification options include, but are not limited to:
This testing is available at Main Campus, Romeoville Campus, and City Center Campus.
Testing Services (A-1138 in Campus Center)
Joliet Junior College – Main Campus
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
815-280-2261 or 815-280-2284
Testing Services (RMA-1039)
Joliet Junior College – Romeoville Campus
1125 West Romeo Road (West 135th Street)
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-280-7785 or 815-280-7786
Testing Services (JCTR-6002)
Joliet Junior College – City Center Campus
235 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-280-1301 or 815-280-1302
Accuplacer offers a free, web-based study app. This is the ideal choice for individuals preparing for the Accuplacer English placement tests.
Accuplacer provides free sample questions and essays.
Last updated September 8, 2020.
ALEKS Exam, produced by McGraw Hill, is a computer-based, untimed math test.
ALEKS scores are valid for 24 months. Joliet Junior College will accept proctored ALEKS scores from other institutions; official score reports should be submitted to the Testing Services Main Campus location.
There is a 24 hour waiting period between each test attempt. A mandatory minimum of 3 hours must be completed in the ALEKS Prep and Learning modules before testing attempts 3, 4, and 5.
The ALEKS test will provide an on-screen calculator when appropriate. Use of calculators not provided by ALEKS, is prohibited.
Any examinee who has a documented disability affecting his or her ability to sit for the test should be accommodated appropriately during the administration of any assessment. Testing Services will work closely with JJC's Disability Services to provide this accommodation. In order to receive accommodations while attending JJC, students must register with Disability Services. To inquire about testing accommodations, please contact Disability Services at 815-280-2230.
Placement testing is untimed. All placement examinees are provided scratch paper, pencils, and earplugs. Examinees may complete placement testing in one, or multiple sittings.
Appropriate photo identification is required. ALEKS Examinees must provide photo identification including a name and picture. Photocopies or reproductions are not acceptable. Preferred photo identification options include, but are not limited to:
This testing is available at Main Campus, Romeoville Campus, and City Center Campus.
Testing Services (A-1138 in Campus Center)
Joliet Junior College – Main Campus
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
815-280-2261 or 815-280-2284
Testing Services (RMA-1039)
Joliet Junior College – Romeoville Campus
1125 West Romeo Road (West 135th Street)
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-280-7785 or 815-280-7786
Testing Services (JCTR-6002)
Joliet Junior College – City Center Campus
235 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-280-1301 or 815-280-1302
ALEKS offers a web-based remediation program known as the ALEKS Learning Modules.
Last updated on September 8, 2020.
To enroll in ENG 101 or 130, student, one must place appropriately in Reading AND Writing.
Accuplacer (Classic Reading Comprehension) | Accuplacer (Next Generation Reading) | |
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Contact Adult Education for further information: mlyman@jjc.edu or ckramer@jjc.edu |
20-32 | 200-221 |
ENG 020 | 33-45 | 222-229 |
ENG 021 | 46-69 | 230-245 |
ENG 101, 130 | 70-120 | 246-300 |
Click here to learn more about Adult Education Placement.
To enroll in ENG 101 or 130, student, one must place appropriately in Reading AND Writing.
Accuplacer (WritePlacer) | |
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ENG 098 | 0-3 (Requires Accuplacer Next Generation Reading score of 222+) |
ENG 099 | 4 |
ENG 101, 130 | 5-8 |
To enroll in ENG 101 or 130, student, one must place appropriately in Reading AND Writing.
Accuplacer (ESL Reading Skills) | Accuplacer (WritePlacer ESL) | |
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Contact Adult Education for further information: mlyman@jjc.edu or ckramer@jjc.edu |
20-65 | 1 |
ENG 078 | 66-89 | |
ENG 079 | 90-112 | |
ENG 088 | 2-4 | |
ENG 089 | 5 | |
ENG 101, 130 | 113-120 | 6 |
Click here to learn more about Adult Education Placement.
Accuplacer (Classic Arithmetic) | Accuplacer (Classic Elem. Algebra) | Accuplacer (Classic College Math) | Accuplacer (Next Gen. Arithmetic) | Accuplacer (Next Gen. QAS) | Accuplacer (Next Gen. AAF) | |
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MATH 090 | 20-60 | 200-262 | ||||
MATH 094 | 61-120 | 33-60 | 263-300 | 235-247 | ||
MATH 095 | 61-80 | 20-30 | 248-256 | 200-236 | ||
MATH 098 | 61-80 | 20-30 | 248-256 | 200-236 | ||
BMAT 101 | 61-120 | 33-60 | 263-300 | 235-247 | ||
TMAT 107 | 61-120 | 33-60 | 263-300 | 235-247 | ||
TMAT 108 | 61-80 | 20-30 | 248-256 | 200-236 | ||
MATH 119 | 81-120 | 31-55 | 257-300 | 237-262 | ||
MATH 123 | 81-120 | 31-55 | 257-300 | 237-262 | ||
MATH 127 | 81-120 | 31-55 | 257-300 | 237-262 | ||
MATH 128 | 81-120 | 31-55 | 257-300 | 237-262 | ||
MATH 131 | 81-120 | 31-55 | 257-300 | 237-262 | ||
MATH 137 | 56-70 | 263-275 | ||||
MATH 138 | 81-120 | 31-55 | 257-300 | 237-262 | ||
MATH 139 | 56-70 | 263-275 | ||||
MATH 142 | 81-120 | 31-55 | 257-300 | 237-262 | ||
MATH 150 | 56-70 | 263-275 | ||||
MATH 153 | 56-70 | 263-275 | ||||
MATH 170 | 71-120 | 276-300 |
Scores are valid for 48 months. Students may attempt each Accuplacer test twice each semester if they have not begun an English course sequence.
Students are eligible for a third testing attempt only after completing an English course within their course sequence or successful completion of Accuplacer remediation through JJC's Tutoring and Learning Center. Please visit the TLC for more information on Accuplacer remediation and how to request an appointment.
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Last updated September 8, 2020.
ALEKS Exam Score | Math Course Options (depending on major of study) |
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0-13 |
MATH 090 (Requires Accuplacer Next Gen. Reading score of 222+ or ESL Reading score of 66+) |
14-26 |
MATH 094, BMAT 101, TMAT 107 |
27-39 |
MATH 095, MATH 098, TMAT 107 |
40-100 |
MATH 119*, MATH 123*, MATH 127, MATH 128 |
46-100 |
MATH 131*, MATH 138* |
54-100 |
MATH 142* |
61-100 |
MATH 137, MATH 139, MATH 150, and MATH 153 |
76-100 |
MATH 170 |
ALEKS scores are valid for 24 months. There is a 24 hour waiting period between each test attempt. A mandatory minimum of 3 hours must be completed in the ALEKS Prep and Learning modules before testing attempts 3, 4, and 5.
The ALEKS test will provide an on-screen calculator when appropriate. Use of calculators not provided by ALEKS, is prohibited.
*MATH 119, 123, 124, 131, 138, and 142 also require the geometry prerequisite. Students may also meet the geometry requirement by:
Last updated on September 8, 2020.
Valid and qualifying ACT and SAT scores can be used for placement into English and math courses. If you have acceptable ACT or SAT scores, you may not need to take the English and/or math placement test.
ACT scores are valid for 48 months and should be submitted to the Joliet Junior College Admissions Office.
SAT scores are valid for 48 months and should be submitted to the Joliet Junior College Admissions Office.
Last updated on November 6, 2019.
Once a high school student has completed a transition math course with a grade of a C or better, that information will be placed on the student's high school transcript. This will include a code depending on which class/pathway was chosen.
The college math classes the student can take depends on the class that was taken in high school.
If students successfully completed a STEM Pathway (portability code TM001) class in high school, they can place into the following JJC classes:
*These courses also have a geometry prerequisite that must be separate from the placement earned by the transition math course. To meet the geometry prerequisite, the student must provide high school transcripts verifying two semesters (a complete year) of high school geometry with an average grade of a C or better and no failing grade, or the student must score appropriately on the Geometry Placement Test at JJC or earn a grade of a C or better in MATH 095 Geometry at JJC.
If students successfully completed a Quantitative Literacy and Statistics Pathway (portability code TM002) class in high school, they can place into the following JJC classes:
If students successfully completed a Technical Math Pathway (portability code TM003) class in high school, they can place into the following JJC class:
JJC offers high school students the opportunity to take placement tests through our Testing Services department. Students can take remote and on-campus placement exams to meet the course requirements needed for their Dual Credit and Transition courses they take at their high school.
For High School administrators, staff, and counselors:
JJC is aware that local high schools are preparing their juniors and seniors to make the transition into higher education, whether this be dual credit coursework or courses taken at Joliet Junior College. To assist with this shift, we offer remote and off-site placement testing each year. This service is available to all College District 525 High Schools and allows students to complete placement testing at their local high school during school hours.
Please review the High School Placement Testing Guidelines for more information on remote and off-site placement testing for your high school students.
Ready to request remote or off-site testing for your high school students?
Submit an Off-Site Placement Testing Request.
Last updated March 31, 2021.
Joliet Junior College students may provide alternative test scores in lieu of ACT and SAT scores or completing placement testing. Such alternative test scores include AP, COMPASS, GED, HiSET, PARCC, and TASC. Review the information below to learn more about testing alternatives, acceptable scores, length of test score validity, and where to direct your scores.
Joliet Junior College will award credit on the basis of scores earned on the Advanced Placement Examinations. Students who have taken Advanced Placement (AP) exams should order their official score reports from College Board and have them sent directly to the Academic Credentials Office. AP exam scores and the JJC course equivalents are posted below.
COMPASS scores are valid for 48 months and should be submitted to the Joliet Junior College Testing Services Main Campus location.
While ACT no longer produces COMPASS, Joliet Junior College will still accept current COMPASS scores for English, math, and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement.
Please contact Testing Services at (815) 280-2261 if you have valid COMPASS scores and would like to use them for placement.
GED scores are valid for 48 months and should be submitted to the Joliet Junior College Admissions Office.
HiSET scores are valid for 48 months and should be submitted to the Joliet Junior College Admissions Office.
PARCC scores are valid for 48 months and should be submitted to the Joliet Junior College Admissions Office.
TASC scores are valid for 48 months and should be submitted to the Joliet Junior College Admissions Office.
Last updated November 6, 2019.
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