Prior to registering for courses, students matriculating into an associate degree or certain certificate programs must complete an Accuplacer placement assessment in required areas, which may include Reading, Math, Writing, and Computer Skills. This assessment will be used to place the student in the appropriate college or foundation course(s). Placement assessments are also required for admittance to certain courses and programs. Please see the Academic Policies section of this catalog, under VIII. Academic Placement Policy.
After completing the placement assessments, students will schedule an advising session to develop an academic plan for the semester. Students who have been waived from all placement assessment requirements should contact the Advising and Transfer Center to schedule an appointment. Included in this advising session are instructions on how to use the Student Information System (SIS) and Navigate to look up courses, how to fill out a registration form, and information on college programs and services.
Waiving Placement Assessment
Great Bay Community College’s placement assessment sections may be waived, in full or part, for those individuals who have the minimum scores identified in the Academic Placement Policy; please see the Academic Policies section of this catalog, under VIII. Academic Placement Policy. Contact the Office of Admissions or the Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) for more information.