Placement
To ensure students are successful in core classes such as math and English, students are required to undergo the placement process. Certain programs may require other assessments as part of a requirement of the program.
Approved by the president’s cabinet: 11/4/25
Adopted by the board of trustees: 2/18/26
Last reviewed: 2/18/26
Policy contact: Student Services
Related policies and procedures
1400.190 Placement Procedure
WVC employs a multi-measure approach to placement and will accept a wide array of documentation including but not limited to:
- Transcripts – an unofficial transcript may be used to determine placement. For transfer credits or credit evaluation, an official transcript is required along with a completed Request for Transfer Credit evaluation form;
- Standardized test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT, Smarter Balanced);
- A self-directed English placement designed by WVC English faculty;
- A math placement test designed by WVC math faculty, and/or
- Placement determined within one year at another Washington Community or Technical College.
Contact the first year experience (FYE) department for a current list of approved documentation and cut scores.
- Upon application to WVC, a student will receive communication directing them to begin the placement process online.
- Students will have the ability to submit documents listed above in addition to completing the placement assessments developed by WVC faculty.
- FYE staff will review the submitted documents and/or completed assessments and record the students’ placement scores in ctcLink.
Approved by the president’s cabinet: 11/4/25
Last reviewed: 11/4/25
Policy contact: Student Services
Related policies and procedures
400.190 Placement Policy