Chipola College welcomes every student, valuing their unique qualities and potential, regardless of their test scores. While ACT, CLT, PERT, and SAT scores help advisors guide academic planning, they are just one part of the admissions process. We understand that each student brings diverse strengths and aspirations to our community.

Our commitment is to support every student in achieving academic success and personal growth. Whether you have a specific score or are exploring your options, there is a place for you at Chipola College. Our advisors use test scores to tailor your academic journey, ensuring personalized guidance and resources.

Begin your academic journey with us through our placement testing options—ACT, CLT, PERT, and SAT—which are designed to help you start strong. 

At Chipola College, we celebrate diversity and believe in the potential of each student. Join our community and embark on a transformative educational experience where your success is our priority.

All dual enrollment students are required to take one of the placement tests below to qualify for the program. 

Click on the test options below to find out more information. 

SB1720 Exempt Students

Based on Florida State Statute 1008.30 and Florida State Rule 6A-10.0315, the following students are exempt and are not required to take a placement test:

• Students who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year or after and earned a Florida standard high school diploma
• Students who are serving as active duty members of any branch of the United States armed services are no longer required –Students must provide documentation of military status to be exempt from placement testing.
• A transfer student who earned a C or better in an approved college-level mathematics and English course.
• A student who achieved the appropriate college-level cut-scores on an approved common placement test within the last two (2) years. 

Although a placement test is not required, an exempt student may opt to be assessed and to enroll in developmental courses, if desired. 

Students should register at www.actstudent.org. Students applying for extended time for the first time or requesting standby testing also have online options. The test center and college code lists are available only on the Web.

*ACT & PERT eligibility for ENC 1101 is based on both Reading and Writing Scores.