The LCC Math Placement process has changed! Please walk into our Testing & Proctoring office or Zoom room during Drop-In hours to complete the new placement, or give us a call at 360-442-2360 for more information. Please ignore any information about the previous Math Placement Test or related preparation, as we are currently updating the web pages about Placement at LCC. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Campus Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Save yourself time and money by starting your math classes at the right level. Here's how.
Math placement determines which math class you'll take first at LCC. Placement can be anywhere from College and Career Preparation (CCP) classes to Math 151 (Calculus I). There are many different ways to determine math placement, such as your high school transcript or previous test scores.
One option available to all entering students is the LCC math placement test, which consists of four timed, sequential assessments (not multiple choice) done on the computer. See Topics Covered on the Math Placement Test.
Students who plan to earn a degree or certificate at LCC, or who plan to transfer to a four-year institution, must complete placement testing or provide documentation for one of the alternative placement options before enrolling.
Need accommodations? Contact Disability and Access Services, (360) 442-2340.
Prepare for your Math Placement Test
A comprehensive list of resources designed to help you with Math Placement. Options available for students of all math levels.
Math Pre-Requisite Flow Chart
Alternatives to Math Placement Testing
Lower Columbia College has several alternatives to the math placement exam. Please examine the table below to see if you meet any of the criteria.
If you are a currently enrolled high school student, or graduated from high school sometime in the last ten years, please see our High School to College Placement page for even more alternative placement options.
| Alternative | Required Score/Grade | Eligible for the following courses |
|---|---|---|
| GED Math Exam | 165 - 200 | MATH 098, MATH& 107, MATH& 131, MATH& 146 |
| SAT Math Exam | 550 and above | MATH 098, MATH& 107, MATH& 131, MATH& 146 |
| BEdA/CCP | BEdA Placement Grid |
MATH 78 - 98, MATH& 107, MATH& 131, |
Contact the Testing Center
We look forward to serving you! The Testing Center is conveniently located in Main (MAN) 128. Appointments are required for all exams aside from LCC Placement Testing. If you need accommodations please contact Disability and Access Services, (360) 442-2340.
Kaitlin Sexton/Testing Center Manager
Main 128 (Testing Center)
(360) 442-2361
ksexton@lowercolumbia.edu
Esmeralda Flores/Program Coordinator
Main 128 (Testing Center)
(360) 442-2360
erodriguez-flores@lowercolumbia.edu