We’re excited for the opportunity to assist with your placement testing needs 

at Joliet Junior
College. Placement tests help determine which English and math courses you are eligible to
register for and are mandatory pre-requisites for other JJC programs and courses. Because of the
current COVID-19 situation, we are temporarily testing remotely using Microsoft Teams. To
test, you will need the following: 
 A computer (desktop or laptop) with a webcam and microphone/speaker. Unfortunately, other
devices such as cell phones, iPads, and other tablets, are not permitted.  
 Multiple monitors are not permitted.  
 Please review the computer technical requirements and virtual guidelines prior to your
appointment listed on the Testing Services website at https://jjc.edu/student-resources/testing-
services/placement-testing. 
 
Please email Testing Services at TestingServices@jjc.edu for questions or concerns, or if you are
unable to make your scheduled appointment. DO NOT EMAIL THE SENDER OF THIS
COMMUNICATION.  
 
 
Please follow these steps BEFORE your testing appointment: 
1. Go to the Microsoft website, download and install Microsoft Teams Desktop
app: https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app#allDevicesSection 
*IF you are unable to download TEAMS on your device, make sure you are able to join
the session via your web browser*
2. You must log into your Teams meeting using your JJC credentials (student email). 
3. Please make sure your webcam and microphone/speakers are in working condition. If not, you
will be rescheduled. 
4. Check your computer settings to allow Microsoft Teams to grant screen sharing and access to
your computer. 

 
 
When it’s time for your appointment: 
1. Sit in a quiet place where you will be alone and undisturbed while testing. You will need
blank scratch paper (no more than 4 sheets) and a regular pencil. Calculators are not
allowed for the math test unless you have a prescribed accommodation approved by JJC’s
Disability Services department.  
2. Be sure to have your photo ID ready. You will need to show it to your proctor.
**Copies or pictures of ID cards are not acceptable**. 
3. Open these tabs in your browser window: 
 
FULL PLACEMENT TESTERS AND ENGLISH ONLY TESTERS:  Open up a web
browser and go to www.accuplacer.org 
 
MATH ONLY TESTERS: Open a web browser and go to:  
 https://www.jjc.edu/launch-aleks  (Do not go further as your proctor will assist you from
here.) This is also where you would go back to study on your Prep and Learning
Modules. 
 
 4. Go to the Microsoft Teams Desktop app or join via the browser. To join
your remote testing session, click on the calendar icon to the left-hand side of the screen,
click on your appointment, click join, and your proctor will be there to assist you. Make sure
you are on the correct date and time within your Microsoft Teams Calendar. 
 
 
After your testing appointment: 
 
You may review cut scores at our website, within the “Placement
Scores” section : https://jjc.edu/student-resources/testing-services/placement-testing 
 
You may also find retesting options and complete the placement request form if you need
another appointment. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guidelines 
· The test area is defined as in the immediate reach and view of the tester. 
· Tester must remain in direct frontal view of the camera at all times. 
· Testers must remain seated and where the tester began the exam. Breaks are not permitted. 
· Tester must allow proctor to share tester’s computer screen and grant permission to computer
screen when requested. 
· Tester may not record, screenshot or save any part of the exam. This action will constitute
cheating. If a tester is observed cheating, all testing will be voided. The Dean of Students will be
notified immediately. The tester may be restricted from testing from Testing Services for a
period of time following a cheating incident. All testers must abide by JJC’s Student Code of
Conduct. 
· Cell phones, Smart Watches, iPads, and all other electronic devices are not allowed in the
testing area. If a tester is caught with one of these items, the test may be voided.  
· No watches will be allowed in the testing area. 
· Food and beverages are not allowed in the testing area. These items must be disposed of before
the appointment begins. 
· Coats, jackets, or sweaters that button or zip in the front are not permitted. Testers
are not allowed to wear hats with bibs, caps, visors, sweatshirts and hoodies. 
· No other person, including children are allowed in the testing area. You must test alone in a
quiet room. 
· Testers must present appropriate photo identification at the beginning of the appointment and at
any time requested by the proctor. There are no exceptions to this rule. Individuals without
photo identification will not be allowed to test. Refusal to present identification during or
immediately after the test will result in test invalidation. 
· Calculators, hand-held or via computer outside the ALEKS exam, are not permitted for the
ALEKS placement exam. The ALEKS test will provide an on-screen calculator when
appropriate. 
· No testing may begin if the tester is five minutes late to the appointment. 
· Exams must be completed in one sitting. 
· Mechanical pens and pencils are not allowed in the testing area. 
· All scratch paper must be shredded at the end of an exam. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
***JJC FERPA HS Release Form*** 
Joliet Junior College has entered into an agreement with District 525 high schools to share
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) to study testing and placement scores. This study is
designed to identify key successes or failures with curriculum instruction at your home high
school. The high schools will use this data (PII) to develop better curriculum and instruction to
better prepare future high school students for college placement in college-level coursework. 
The information to be shared with your local high school is as follows: 
· Your first and last name 
· Your date of birth 
· Your date of testing 
· Your placement testing scores (ALEKS, Accuplacer) 
This information will be available to your high school to access and maintain for one academic
year following this disclosure. After one calendar year, the scores may be maintained but the PII
linking the scores must be removed and destroyed. Your participation in this study will not
impact your placement. 
We look forward to meeting you! Good luck!