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Mailing Address:
RCCC
P.O. Box 1595
Salisbury, NC  28145 
Telephone:
North Campus: 
704-216-3593
South Campus:
704-216-3637
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704-216-3638
Possible Exemptions from Placement Testing

Students taking a certificate level program or a few individual classes may not be required to take the placement test, but will be expected to meet all course prerequisites, which may include placement test scores.

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If you have completed transferable college-level coursework in English, Math, and computer applications, you may be exempt from testing. Your official college transcript from the awarding college must be evaluated in order to determine any exemption.

   

If you have an SAT score of 500- Critical Reading, 500 – Writing, and 500 – Math, or ACT score of 21 – Reading, 21- Math, you are exempt from COMPASS testing.  Your official scores must be received from the testing agency to determine any exemptions.

   

If you have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university within the last 10 years, you are exempt from testing.  Your official college transcript showing the degree awarded must be received to determine any exemptions.

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CSPT – Computer Skills Placement Test

   

If you have a college level computer course with a “C” or higher grade, you may be exempt from this test.  We must have your transcript from the institution awarding those credits in order for you to be considered for exemption, or, if you have taken the Technical Proficiency Exam (TPE) and achieved a successful score, you are exempt from the Computer Skills Test.

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TPE – Technical Proficiency Exam

   

You do not plan to take an internet-based course.

    Students who have completed one of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher are exempt from the TPE: CIS 110, CIS 111, CIS 147, CIS 172, EGR 125, EDU 271, WEB 110 or an equivalent course.
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