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III. The 2022 Educational Performance Profile (EPP)A. OverviewAfter a student has completed PEP testing, placement test results are combined with data fromthe student's admission application record to produce an Educational Performance Profile(EPP), showing on a single form all course placements in the four subject areas covered by thePEP program. A sample EPP form will be presented as the last page of this Handbook.Advisors access EPPs through an on-line interface provided by the UIC Office of StudentSystems Services (OSSS). Advisors and other staff who participate in new student advising andOrientation must provide their names and net-IDs to OSSS so that appropriate accesspermissions can be set.Student profiles can be searched individually, by college, special program membership,Orientation date, or testing date. Profiles can be viewed on-line at my.uic.edu from any location,and can be printed out for situations where on-line access is not practical.The EPP has been expanded to include information about each student’s high school experience,including graduation date, class percentile rank, GPA, and course credits. This expanded EPP isintended to give advisors a more robust picture of each student’s educational background.The following pages describe the process of accessing student profiles via the Placement TestingMain Menu.8

B. Accessing Student ProfilesTo access student profiles, you will need a computer with internet access, and any standardbrowser. You will need to direct your browser to the following URL:http://my.uic.eduNote: Advisors and other staff who will need regular access to student profiles will want tobookmark this URL.Click Login and enter your UIC Net-ID, followed by your common password.Click on Advising Tab9

Click on OSSS Applications in Applications SectionClick on OSSS Testing Services Profile10

You will see a “Placement Testing Information Main Menu” screen listing two or morefunctions.Note: The menu functions you see will depend on your access profile. If you are not able to login and access the Main Menu with at least two menu functions, check with your unit AdvisingCoordinator to make sure OSSS has received your NetID and access request.Click New Testing Student Profiles for the Spring 2022 term (EPP). You will see a screenlisting two options for accessing student profiles. Here you can do an initial sort, by Orientationdate, or look up an individual student by UIN.If you choose to sort by Orientation date, you will need to select from a drop-down list ofOrientation dates for which students have begun to register. Orientation dates for which nostudents are currently registered will not be listed.If you choose to search for an individual student from this screen, after you click the Click Hereto Produce Profile for the Fall 2022 Term button, you will see that student’s profile.11

To refine your search further, select from the options available:Note: The search options you see will depend on your unit affiliation and access profile. Inmost cases, when you search by testing date or Orientation date you will have access only toprofiles for students from your college or program. However, you can access a profile for anyindividual student from any college/program by entering that student’s UIN.Select your college or program from the drop down list.12

When you click the Click Here to Produce Profiles button, you will see all student profiles thatmatch the search criteria you have specified. The profiles will be listed in alphabetical order bythe student’s Last Name.Note: Depending on the size of your monitor and your browser settings, you may need to scrolldown to see all profiles.At this point, if you wish to print paper copies of the profiles, you can use your browser’s printfunction.Select: File Print, (or File Page Setup if you need to change printer settings)Note: Your browser will print all profilesthat match your search criteria, unless youspecify a single page, or a range of pagesin the printer dialog. If you only need toprint a small number of profiles, it may beeasier to search for them individually by UIN.13

You can print profiles in either Portrait or Landscape orientation, as you prefer.To modify the page orientation, Select: File Page SetupIn Page Setup, you can also add, modify, or delete page headers and footers.When you are finished viewing/printing student profiles, you can simply close the browserwindow. There is no need to log out.Note: The data access system is set to time out if left idle for more than a few minutes, so youmay need to log back in periodically. Use the “Back” button on your browser to go back to theoriginal menu screen, and click “Reload” or “Refresh.” You will be prompted to enter yourBluestem login information in order to access the menu functions.14

C. Reading Student ProfilesThe first section displays basic biographical information, admission and enrollment status,affiliation with special programs (if any), and ACT/SAT scores.The ACT section scores shown are the highest scores achieved by the student in each separatesubject area, even if those section scores were achieved on different ACT testing dates.15

The next section of the profile shows results of placement tests taken during the currentenrollment cycle and the corresponding placement recommendations.The scores for each of the assessment areas are presented in a standardized score format, where there isa range of standardized score values depending on the specific placement test. Score values may rangefrom 0 – 900. A value of “NA” in a score field indicates that a test was not taken. A test score of 950 isused as a placeholder until the final placement is determined. This score is used for Writing, Chinese,Japanese, Modern Greek and Spanish exams.Note: Score ranges for each test along with course placement criteria are detailed in Section IV ofthis Handbook, Interpreting and Using the Educational Performance Profile.16

The first line of the College Mathematics section of the profile shows the date the ALEKS test wastaken.The second line of the College Mathematics section of the profile shows the ALEKS Test score.The second line of the College Mathematics section of the profile shows the First Math course atUIC.The first line of the College Writing Skills section of the profile shows the date the College Writingplacement test was taken.The second line shows the scaled score used in processing the placement.The third line shows a result for placement recommendation (after the student’s essay has been read bythe English Department).The first line of the Chemistry section of the profile shows the date the Chemistry placement testwas taken, and the latest semester for which results will be considered valid.The second line shows the two sections of the Chemistry placement test – QuantitativeKnowledge, and Chemical Concepts – and the scores for each section.The third line indicates the first course placement recommendation, based on the placement test scores.The Foreign Language section of the profile shows all Foreign Language placement tests takenby the student during the current testing cycle, the scores for each test, and the resultingplacement. Because students are permitted to take placement tests in multiple languages, andbecause these tests are often taken on different testing dates, the testing date for each test isshown on a separate line. The example below is only one example for Arabic. Students can be17

tested in any of the ten languages offered by OTS and other languages offered by New YorkUniversity with permission from the departments.Note: Score ranges for each test along with course placement criteria are detailed in Section IV ofthis Handbook, Interpreting and Using the Educational Performance Profile.18

IV. Interpreting and Using the Educational PerformanceProfile (EPP)One of the major goals of the Educational Performance Profile (EPP) is to present thestudent's abilities in each assessment area in a manner that will allow the Advisor tounderstand the student's relative strengths and weaknesses. The Office of Testing Servicesselected the method of standardizing the results on all of the PEP tests to assist in thisprocedure. The use of standardized test scores provides a common yardstick and allowsyou, the College Advisor, to gauge the ability level of each student compared to other UICstudents.A. Academic WritingNew students are not required to take the Academic Writing placement test if UIC has anofficial score for one of the following: ACT English score of 27 or higher; OR SAT Evidence-Based Reading Writing score of 630 or higher; OR AP English Language & Composition with a score of 3-5; OR IB English Language A: Language and Literature Higher or Standard Level with a score of6-7Transfer students who have completed at least one semester of college–level AcademicWriting/English Composition are exempt from the Academic Writing placement testAny student who is exempt from the Academic Writing placement test will be awarded three(3) hours of credit for English 160 and may enroll in English 161.All students who take the Academic Writing placement test complete a writing sample.Students are placed into an UIC writing course based on an evaluation of their writing sampleby the English Department. Placements based on essay evaluations may include:ENGL 060ENGL 070ENGL 071ENGL 159ENGL 160ENGL 161Writing CoursesEnglish as a Second Language - Composition IIIntroduction to Academic Writing for Non-Native Speakers of EnglishIntroduction to Academic WritingAcademic Writing Workshop used in conjunction with ENGL 160Academic Writing IAcademic Writing IIB. ChemistryPlacement in General Chemistry courses is based upon the results of the Chemistry test. Thereare two types of questions on the Chemistry test; Quantitative Knowledge and ChemicalConcepts. The Chemistry test produces separate scores in these two areas.19

Students who have not taken general chemistry before attending UIC must take the Chemistryplacement test before taking a course in General Chemistry at UIC. Students with a "C" or betterin a general chemistry course may use that as a prerequisite for enrolling in the next GeneralChemistry course at UIC, but they are advised to take the placement test to ascertain if theircurrent knowledge is sufficient for success.Quantitative KnowledgeFebruary 5, 2018 to PresentChemical Concepts Score0-544545-7800-387Postpone Chemistry untilpassing Math 110 (orequivalent) with a grade of Cor better. Then re-take theChemistry placement test.Postpone Chemistry untilpassing Math 110 (orequivalent) with a grade of Cor better. Then re-take theChemistry placement test.388-621Chemistry 101Chemistry 122 and 123 or, ifUniversity level transfer workis accepted, then Chemistry124 and 125.622-731Chemistry 101Chemistry 116 or Chemistry122 and 123 or, if Universitylevel transfer work isaccepted, then Chemistry 118or Chemistry 124 and 125.Chemistry CoursesChemistry 101Chemistry 122Chemistry 123Chemistry 124Chemistry 125Chemistry 116Chemistry 118Preparatory Chemistry (4 hours)General College Chemistry I (4 hours)General College Chemistry I Lab (1 hour)General College Chemistry II (4 hours)General College Chemistry II Lab (1 hour)Honors General Chemistry I (5 hours)Honors General Chemistry II (5 hours)The UIC Department of Chemistry enforces the computer generated course placements forstudents enrolling in General Chemistry courses. It is recommended that you do not advise astudent to take a course different from the one indicated on the Educational Performance Profileunless you have received permission from the Chemistry Department.If the Chemistry Placement is “Postpone Chemistry”, the student must follow therecommendation described in the table, i.e., register and pass MATH 110 (or equivalent) with agrade of C or better, and then re-take the Chemistry placement test.20

C. Foreign LanguagesIn some instances, students with no prior knowledge of the language they choose to study at UICare not required to take a placement test. Such students are permitted to register for the 101-levelcourse in their chosen language. All students wanting to take Spanish must take theplacement exam including students who have taken two to four years of high schoolSpanish or have transfer credit.Students who have transfer college credit in a foreign language other than Spanish, and who wishto continue study in the same language, must contact the department that will determineexemption from the placement test requirement.ArabicPlacement in Arabic courses is determined by the standard scores on the two parts of the test.The scores range from 200 to 801 for both parts. Placement is determined by the combination ofPart 1 and Part 2 scores. There is an interview test for all students who receive a score of 680 orhigher in both Part 1 and Part 2.Part 1 Standard Score200 - 300301 – 800301 – 420421 – 800421 – 540541 – 800541 – 660661 – 800661 – 800801 – 810Part 2 Standard Score200 – 800200 – 300301 – 800301 – 420421 – 800421 – 540541- 800541 – 660661 – 800801 – 810PlacementArabic 101Arabic 101Arabic 102Arabic 102Arabic 103Arabic 103Arabic 104Arabic 104See Instructor for InterviewTestLAS language requirement metthrough Arabic. Consultadvisor for continuing study,retroactive credits may apply.Note: After the Interview Test, a new score for Part 1 and Part 2 will be loaded into Banner. Theplacement based on the interview test is below:Part 1 ScorePart 2 ic 101Arabic 102Arabic 103Arabic 104LAS language requirement metthrough Arabic.

ChineseThe following table is used for placement in the beginning Chinese courses.Standard Score (2P41)100 – 200201 – 300301 – 400401 – 500651 – 700701 – 800900 – 999 (950)**Placement (2P42)Chinese 101Chinese 102Chinese 103Chinese 104Contact the department for an interview.LAS language requirement met throughChinese. Consult advisor for continuing study,retroactive credits may apply.Exam being ReviewedFrenchThe following table is used for placement in the beginning French courses.Standard Score284-384390-443450-543550-589 595PlacementFrench 101French 102French 103French 104LAS language requirement met through French.Consult advisor for continuing study, retroactivecredits may apply.GermanThe following table is used for placement in the beginning German courses.Standard ScorePlacement295-477German 101482-527German 102532-568German 103573-614German 104 618LAS language requirement met throughGerman. Consult advisor for continuingstudy, retroactive credits may apply.22

ItalianThe placement recommendation in Italian courses is based upon the student’s standard score onthe Italian Placement TestStandard Score186‐414492‐514529‐657671‐800 800PlacementItalian 101Italian 102Italian 103Italian 104LAS language requirement met through Italian.Consult advisor for continuing study, retroactivecredits may apply.JapaneseThe following table is used for placement in the beginning Japanese courses.Standard Score100 – 179180 – 272273– 376377 – 544545 – 600601- 700900 – 999 (950)**PlacementJapanese 101Japanese 102Japanese 103Japanese 104Consult Instructor for Interview TestLAS language requirement met through Japanese.Consult advisor for continuing study, retroactivecredits may apply.Exam being ReviewedKoreanThe following table is used for placement in the beginning Korean courses.Standard Score250 - 270271 – 290291 – 325326 – 365366 - 410900 – 999 (950)**PlacementKorean 101Korean 102Korean 103Korean 104LAS language requirement met through Korean.Exam being Reviewed23

LatinThe placement in Latin courses is based upon the student's standard score on the Latin PlacementTest.Standard Score163-410417-492499-618 618PlacementLatin 101Latin 102Latin 103Latin 104Modern GreekThe placement in Modern Greek courses is based upon the department’s evaluation of theModern Greek Placement Test.Standard Score100-200201-300301-400401-500501 – 529PlacementGreek 101Greek 102Greek 103Greek 104Please contact department for Interview test.530-600LAS language requirement met through ModernGreek. Consult advisor for continuing study,retroactive credits may apply.Exam being Reviewed900 – 999 (950)**PolishThe placement in Polish courses is based upon the student's standard score on the PolishPlacement Test.Standard Score154-380381-450455-530535-600 600PlacementPolish 101Polish 102Polish 103Polish 104LAS language requirement met through Polish.24

RussianThe placement in Russian courses is based upon the student's standard score on the RussianPlacement Test.Standard Score302-452461-532541-612621-692 692PlacementRussian 101Russian 102Russian 103Russian 104LAS language requirement met through Russian.Consult advisor for continuing study, retroactivecredits may apply.SpanishThe following table is used for placement in initial UIC Spanish courses. All students,irrespective of course work are required to take the placement test.*Standard -459900-999(950)**Course PlacementSPAN 101SPAN 102SPAN 103SPAN 104LAS language requirement met through Spanish. Consultadvisor for continuing study, retroactive credits mayapply.SPAN 113SPAN 114Essay being evaluated* This requirement is subject to the approval of the Spanish Department** A test score of 950 is used as a placeholder until the final placement is determined. This score isused for Chinese, Japanese, Modern Greek and Spanish exams.25

D. MathematicsPlacement in Mathematics courses is based upon the results of the ALEKS PPL test. Theplacement is based on the score on the ALEKS PPL exam.Placement Test 2P52/2P53 – ALEKS PPLPlacement Standard Score Course PlacementCode12*0 – 29MATH 105 (was 118) and concurrent enrollment inMATH 104 (was 077) or MATH 088 and concurrentenrollment in MATH 09020*30 - 39MATH 090 OR 105 (was 118)LAS: MATH 090 or 105 (was 118) Depends onmajor and/or educational goal, consult advisor atorientation.2240-45MATH 110 and concurrent enrollment in MATH1092646 - 59MATH 110 or Math 140 or STAT 1013060 - 74MATH 121 or MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH 1253575 - 79MATH 170 (Life Sciences) Consult an academic advisorMATH 121, 125, or 165 or STAT 130 may be anappropriate placement based on educational goal.MATH 1804080 - 100LAS: MATH 180 Quantitative Reasoning Requirementsatisfied. Consult

The test requires the reading and writing of computer code in a modern programming language (typically C, C , C#, Java, or Python); the test is closed book and internet use as an aid is prohibited. Passing the proficiency test will gi ve you credit for CS 111. This test is restricted to College of Engineering Computer Science students.