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UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Community College Placement Testing

ACCUPLACER

About Our Placement Testing

Welcome to the University of the District of Columbia! Whether you’re a new student embarking on your educational journey or a readmitted student returning to continue your studies, we’re thrilled to have you join our dynamic learning community. As part of our commitment to your academic success, we want to ensure that you start your college experience on the right foot. To help assess your current skill levels in subjects like math and English, we require all new and readmitted students to take the ACCUPLACER placement test.

The ACCUPLACER test is a valuable tool that helps us place you in the most appropriate courses, ensuring that you receive the education and support you need to excel in your studies. To prepare for this assessment, we encourage you to access our ACCUPLACER Practice Tests. These practice tests are designed to familiarize you with the format and types of questions you can expect on the actual exam. They’re a great resource to help you brush up on your skills and boost your confidence. For more information on the Accuplacer and access to practice tests, please visit our ACCUPLACER information page. We’re here to support your academic journey, and we look forward to helping you reach your full potential at UDC-CC.

Final course placement will be made during the academic advising session.

If you have any questions related to the information below, please send an email to udccctesting@udc.edu

Accuplacer Exemptions

You may be eligible for exemption from taking the Accuplacer placement test if you have certain qualifications. We recognize that many students come to us with previous college experience, and if you have earned college credit in English or mathematics from an accredited institution, you might be exempt from the Accuplacer assessment in that subject. Additionally, if you have taken the SAT or ACT and achieved specific minimum scores, you may also be exempt from this placement test. These exemptions ensure that your prior academic achievements are acknowledged, and we are dedicated to making your transition to UDC-CC as smooth as possible. To learn more about the exemption criteria* and to see if you qualify, see below.

Sentence Skills

Students may meet the college readiness requirement in reading and writing by documenting any one of the following:

  • SAT I Verbal score of 480 or higher or SAT Critical Reading score of 480 or higher or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section score of 480 or higher
  • ACT English score of 20 or higher
  • College Level English, Composition, or Foundation Writing classes with a passing grade of C or better

Mathematics

Students may meet the college readiness requirement in math by documenting any one of the following:

  • SAT: SAT Math score of 500 or higher (exam date prior to March 2016)
  • SAT Math Section (exam date March 2016 and thereafter), score of 530 or higher
  • ACT Math score of 21 or higher
  • College Level Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, Pre-Calculus, Finite Math, or Statistics classes with a passing grade of C or better

Exemption Criteria*

ACT scores are valid for 5 years from the test date. Email your score report to udccctesting@udc.edu. You can access your score report here: services.actstudent.org/

SAT scores are valid for 5 years from the test date. Email your score report to udccctesting@udc.edu. You can access your score report here: studentscores.collegeboard.org/home

ACCUPLACER scores from other institutions are valid for 2 years from the test date. Scores are evaluated to reflect current UDC course placement criteria. Email your score report to udccctesting@udc.edu. You can access your score report here: studentportal.accuplacer.org/#/studentisr

Official AP test scores of greater than or equal to 3 are may be eligible for course credit (AP English Literature and Composition, AP English Language & Composition, AP Calculus AB). Please see the UDC Transfer Credit Policy.  You can access your score report here: apscore.collegeboard.org/scores

College Transfer Course: If you have completed a credited/college-level English and/or Math course with a grade of “C” or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university please view UDC Transfer Credit Policy.

UDC English Language Proficiency Admissions Requirement

UDC English Language Proficiency Course Placement Requirement

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores: 90iBT or higher
  • International Language Testing System (ILETS) scores: 6.5 or higher
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