Academic Placement
The University requires all first-time, full-time freshmen to take the ACT (American College Test). Students who score 18 or higher in English, 19 or higher in Math, and 16 or higher in Reading are NOT required to enroll in developmental education courses. If the student’s placement scores do not meet the criteria, student is required to enroll in developmental courses in order to improve skills and maximize college success. Each division is responsible for the teaching of developmental education courses within its discipline. English faculty teach the developmental English courses and Mathematics faculty teach the developmental math courses. The instruction of reading is the responsibility of the Humanities Division. The following criteria are used to determine academic placement.
| Test |
English
Sub-score |
Math
Sub-score |
Reading
Sub-score |
Course
Placement |
| ACT |
0-12 |
|
|
ENGL-089S |
| ACT |
13-17 |
|
|
ENGL-090S |
| ACT |
18 or higher |
|
|
ENGL-110S |
| ACT |
|
12 or below |
|
MATH-088S |
| ACT |
|
13-15 |
|
MATH-089S |
| ACT |
|
16-19 |
|
MATH-090S |
| ACT |
|
20 or higher |
|
MATH-133S |
| ACT |
|
|
0-12 |
READ-093S |
| ACT |
|
|
13-15 |
READ-094S
|
| ACT |
|
|
16 or higher |
No Reading
|
| Test |
Verbal
|
Math
|
Writing
|
Placement
|
| SAT |
450
|
|
|
ENGL-110S
|
| SAT |
|
460 |
|
MATH-133S
|
| Test |
Score |
Placement
|
| Accuplacer Next Generation |
200-239 |
English 89
|
| Accuplacer Next Generation |
240-249 |
English 90
|
| Accuplacer Next Generation |
250-300 |
English 110
|
| Accuplacer Next Generation |
200-249 (Arithmetic) |
Math 89-90
|
| Accuplacer Next Generation |
250-290 (NGQAS) |
Math-133S
|
| Accuplacer Next Generation |
300-350 (Pre-Calculus) |
Math-135S
|
Many students encounter a variety of personal, social, emotional, career, and academic issues that call for assistance. The Counseling Center provides confidential counseling to students in a warm, caring, and atmospheric office. Professionally trained staff assists and treat students with sensitivity and dignity.
A variety of seminars and workshops are planned throughout the academic year to help students develop their overall academic plan. The center offers advising assistance for international students, and students transferring from Southern University at Shreveport to other universities. It also offers a variety of services to students with learning, physical, and psychological disabilities. The Center acts as a liaison between students and faculty, as well as community agencies. The Center advises faculty and staff on policies and procedures, general information and referral services relevant to international students and students with disabilities.