Assessment Process

Every new student is required to participate in the assessment process. This process is designed to assist students in choosing classes and is necessary to determine placement in English, mathematics and reading courses at Crafton Hills College. The assessment is a multiple-choice format covering reading comprehension, sentence skills, arithmetic elementary algebra, and college algebra.

Assessment is provided on a walk-in basis or by appointment depending on the time of year. The assessment schedule is available online.

Students are strongly encouraged to access the assessment orientation presentation and review materials that are available on our campus website at www.craftonhills/assessment.

Plan on two hours to complete the assessment process. For questions you may contact the assessment center at (909) 389-3361 or email at assessment@craftonhills.edu.

Assessment Exemption

New students may obtain an assessment exemption if they have:

1. Completed an associate degree or higher. (Provide transcript)
2. Completed 30 or more semester units of college work at another college or university. (Provide transcript)
3. Completed prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better. If prerequisite courses have not been completed in both mathematics and English, the student must take the assessment in the area not met. (Provide transcript)
4. Scored 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Test (College Board) in English and/or mathematics. (Provide documentation)
5. Participated in the CSU EAP Process at high school and have been determined “prepared for college work” level coursework or determined provisionally prepared and completed the appropriate course during the senior year. This exemption expires one year after graduating form high school.
6. Enrolled in courses at Crafton Hills College solely to maintain certificate or license requirements.
7. Enrolled in only 6 units or less of courses for personal enrichment (e.g., PE, Music, Art) up to a cumulative total of 12 units (once 12 units of course work you has been completed, the student be required to participate in the assessment process).
8. Taken a placement exam at one of the other San Bernardino or Riverside County community colleges or taken the Accuplacer Assessment Test at another college in the last two years and provided scores and placement recommendations from the other college.

If any of the above criteria apply to you, visit the Assessment Center, SSB-201, to obtain an exemption. Students are responsible for supplying the documentation and for completing the exemption process before they will be eligible to register for classes.

For more information, visit the Assessment Center SSB-201 or call (909) 389-3361 or visit www.craftonhills.edu/assessment

Appeals

The college provides an appeals process. Consult a counselor for review of the following concerns:

1. Review of placement decisions.
2. Waiver and challenge of prerequisites.
3. Complaint of unlawful discrimination. If a student feels that assessment, orientation counseling, prerequisites, or any other matriculation procedures is being applied in an unfair manner, he or she should consult with the Dean of Student Services or counseling and matriculation.