Assessment/Testing
Assessment is based on multiple measures, including placement
tests. Take appropriate placement tests and consult with an
academic counselor about your educational needs, career interests,
aptitudes, and other pertinent information to complete your initial
assessment. Placement testing is available in the Assessment
Center, located in D-26. English, ESL, and mathematics
assessments should be completed before attempting to register for
classes. A student must have transcripts or grade slips from all
colleges attended before making a counseling appointment.
Courses completed with a grade of “C” or better at an accredited
college may be used to meet prerequisites or co-requisites if the
completed courses are equivalent to El Camino College courses.
High school transcripts may be used for placement by a counselor.
Official transcripts must be mailed from the student’s high school,
college, or university to the Compton College Admissions and
Records Office.
Educational Planning
The student must meet with his or her counselor at least once per
year as part of the Steps to Enrollment process. During this meeting,
the student will complete a written educational plan, which is a list of
recommended courses to take to reach his or her educational goal.
Any concerns regarding the Steps to Enrollment process may be
addressed with the Vice President of Student Services. A formal
grievance must follow the policy and procedures outlined in the El
Camino College catalog.
For non-enrollment students:
All services and classes are open to general admission students. If
a general admission student does not wish to complete the Steps to
Enrollment, he or she will nonetheless be provided full access to
services and classes at El Camino College and Compton College. A
general admission student will not be required to complete the
Steps to Enrollment process. However, if the student does not
complete the New Student Orientation, he will not be able to take
the assessment test and will have to provide counselors with other
documented multiple measures to properly enroll him or her into
proper courses.
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