To assist students in registering in courses for which they have adequate preparation, RDC requires or suggests assessment in the following areas:

Communications Course Placement

Students will be required to take a College placement test before registering in a 200-level written communications course. (Students with 60% or greater in English 30 or ELA 30-1 will be exempted from this test). Students who do not achieve a satisfactory mark in this test will be required to complete COMM 150 before they can register in the required 200-level course. Students should take the placement test early in the event preparatory work (COMM 150) is required.

Mathematics Diagnostic Test

First year university math is difficult for many students. RDC offers the opportunity for students registering in the courses to complete a diagnostic test prior to the start of classes. Completion of the test will allow students to anticipate weak areas and receive assistance prior to and during classes.

Placement Testing

Placement Testing is a requirement for all students wishing to enter the Career and Academic Preparation Program. Students needing or wishing to take High School equivalency courses may be required to arrange for placement testing prior to registration.