Developmental Education

CLC is committed to helping students develop the skills that are needed for college-level courses and programs. Because of this commitment, the college requires that all new students meet the language and mathematics requirements specified as prerequisites for college-level courses. Students who need to review or develop their language or mathematics skills are encouraged to enroll in one or more of the skills enhancement courses until they develop college-level skills in reading, writing and/or mathematics.

Students who need work in all three areas will be limited to courses that do not require college-level reading, writing and mathematics. Students for whom English is their second language and have not achieved language proficiency are required to enroll in academic ESL classes such as ELI 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 and 108. Placement in a specific course depends on ESL placement test scores (COMPASS) and recommendations of faculty.

Entrance Requirements for Developmental Courses 

English

Students who do not achieve the lowest minimum score on the CLC English Placement Test will be REQUIRED to see an Academic Success Advisor before registering for classes and may not be eligible to register for developmental English courses. Students may be eligible to register for courses that do not require College Reading and Writing Readiness but will need to see an Academic Success Advisor prior to registration.

Mathematics

Students who do not achieve the lowest minimum score on the CLC Math Placement Test for entrance into any mathematics course will be REQUIRED to see an Academic Success Advisor before registering for classes and may not be eligible to register for developmental math courses. Students may be eligible to register for courses that do not require Basic Algebra Readiness but will need to see an Academic Success Advisor prior to registration.

Options

Students scoring below the minimum proficiency scores may be eligible to retest in an effort to demonstrate math or language ability. Students should see an Academic Success Advisor for a detailed explanation of retest options.

 Testing

One way students may show College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness is by taking the CLC Placement Test, administered by the Testing Center. For information on other ways to show College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness see our Proficiencies page or see an Academic Success Advisor for more information,

Placement testing includes a Language Skills test and/or a Mathematics test. These tests are administered at all three CLC Testing Centers. Please call for further information:

Grayslake Campus, Grayslake: (847) 543-2076

Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan: (847) 543-2120

Southlake Campus, Vernon Hills:(847)543-6544