How are students placed into DSP courses?
Students who are admitted to the University of Memphis as beginning freshmen will be placed in appropriate writing, math, reading and study skills courses based on valid ACT subscores (no more than 3 years old). Students without ACT scores will be required to take the COMPASS placement test to determine if they have the appropriate academic skills to successfully complete college level courses. Depending on the results of this test, students may be required to take one or more DSP courses. The following regulations regarding placement tests and course enrollment will apply: COMPASS testing is required of students whose ACT (SAT) scores are more than 3 years old, transfer students with no college level credit in math or English, non-degree seeking students before enrollment in math or English, and students with no ACT/SAT scores.
