Course Placement Testing

All new degree-seeking students are required to demonstrate initial placement levels in English and Math upon entry to the College in order to register for their first semester.

Additionally, any student wishing to register for English and/or Math courses may also need to demonstrate specific placement levels in order to satisfy a particular course prerequisite. Please be aware that some programs may require higher and/or additional means of placement.

All Engineering Pathways program applicants must complete all placement testing prior to the appropriate application deadline for consideration for program acceptance.

Harper College accepts ALEKS placement results that have been proctored and taken within the past 3 years. Harper will not accept English placement results from other colleges.

Math

ALEKS — Students planning to take a math class or new degree-seeking students will need to take an ALEKS math assessment test.
Math Placement Grid (updated April 13, 2023)
Options for satisfying Math Competency (updated April 5, 2023)
Test Score Expirations and College Readiness Measures (updated May 31, 2023)
Illinois High School Transitional Math Course
Math Course Flowchart (PDF)

English

English Placement Assessment — Students looking to take an English class or new degree-seeking students will need to take the English assessment test.
English Placement Grid (updated February 22, 2024)
Test Score Expirations and College Readiness Measures updated May 31, 2023)
Illinois High School Transitional English Course

World Languages

World Language Assessment — Testing for Course Placement in World Languages is completed online.

Additional Information

Testing Accommodations: Students with disabilities can apply online for ADS Services and then call the Access & Disability Services office (847.925.6266) to schedule an intake appointment to discuss eligibility for accommodations on the placement tests.

Harper College Testing Center reserves the right to deny any proctor exam request. If you have any questions please contact us at 847.925.6541.