Student Assessment Requirement

The Higher Education Policy Commission requires all state colleges to assess the essential skills of at least ten percent of the institutional undergraduate population. The purpose of these assessment tests is to assess the essential skills level of students against nationally normed tests and to improve the educational programs of the institution. As a result, WLU reserves the right to require a series of student proficiency assessment tests prior to graduation. Students will be selected at random and are required to participate; those who fail to participate may not be permitted to pre-register for any subsequent terms. The institution may also withhold transcripts for students who fail to participate. There is no ‘grade’ or pass/fail standard for assessment tests–merely the requirement to participate.