When making your decision, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
For more information about your course requirements, log in to the Student Portal and navigate to your Degree Audit under Academic Information.
Here's what you need to know.
If you can satisfy developmental requirements before your first semester, great. If not, you'll be scheduled for developmental courses your first semester and in subsequent semesters as necessary. This may or may not impact the time it takes to complete your program at Penn College.
The goal is to successfully complete all developmental coursework within your first two semesters. For some majors, developmental requirements must be satisfied before taking any major-specific courses.
To learn more about developmental coursework and acceptable completion timelines, see our Admissions Policy.
We can help you jumpstart your learning. Penn College offers a discount on all developmental courses during the summer. We also offer on-campus housing to encourage a solid transition experience as you get ready for college life in the fall. Summer course scheduling for the fall semester opens in April.
You can also take developmental courses at another institution and transfer them to Penn College. Here's how:
Here's what you need to know.
Remediation may help improve your placement level. Remediation works best if you have experience with the subject area but need to refresh your skills. You may choose to remediate by doing one of the following:
Give yourself plenty of time to prepare since you may only retest one time. Retests must occur before the start of classes.
To request a retest, access the form by doing the following:
Accommodations for testing are available for students who meet qualifications. If you did not request accommodations before, but believe you might be eligible, complete the self-disclosure form to begin the process. For more information, contact Disability and Access Resources.