Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

4 | ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT
Each student seeking admission into Victory University must demonstrate proficiency in the areas
of college level Writing and Mathematics. Proficiency can be shown via standardized test scores,
previous college credit or via approved placement exam scores.
Standardized Tests:
Victory University uses the highest writing score from the National ACT Writing Test, ACT Residual
Test, or SAT Essay to determine if students have demonstrated writing proficiency for placement
into college-level composition. A student’s Mathematic scores on the National or Residual ACT and
the SAT are also acceptable for demonstrating student competencies and placement into college
level Mathematics. Scores used for placement consideration should be from tests taken within
three years of the student’s admissions date to the university. Students may challenge their
standardized score placement by opting to take a VU proctored ACCUPLACER exam.
Previous College Credit:
Students who have completed transferrable coursework at previous institutions comparable to
EN1101 English Composition I may use their transferred credits as proof of proficiency in writing
and will be permitted to enroll in EN1202 Composition II. Students who have completed
transferrable coursework at previous institutions comparable to MA2044 College Algebra may use
their transferred credits as proof of proficiency in math.
Approved Placement Exams:
Students who do not provide valid standardized scores, nor have transferrable credit in Math
and/or Writing from previous institutions will be expected to provide evidence of proficiency in
Math and Writing with completion of an approved placement exam. Victory University recognizes
both the COMPASS and ACCUPLACER exams as valid proficiency examinations. Students with
COMPASS or ACCUPLACER scores taken at previous institutions may present official score reports
to be used for consideration. Scores used for placement consideration should be from tests taken
within eighteen months of the student’s admissions date to the university.
Students who do not have previous placement scores to submit will be expected to complete
an ACCUPLACER test for placement purposes. The placement test is designed to ensure that the
applicant will be placed in the proper coursework for desired outcomes and successes.
Arrangements to complete the ACCUPLACER test may be made through the applicant’s
Enrollment Advisor. ACCUPLACER tests are at no cost to the student.
Competencies and course placement in Math, Reading, and Writing will be determined by
observing the following guidelines:
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