Placement Options

All incoming students should complete and submit the form below.  Students may submit recent SAT, ACT, or GED and/or high school GPA and highest level math course grade for course placement.  For Mathematics placement, you will be receiving an email to your Tunxis email from Stemify.  This email will contain a temporary password for your free account. 

Instructions to log into student email and MyCommNet (YouTube)

What is Stemify?

Stemify is a mathematics evaluation tool that helps determine the “best fit” mathematics course when you begin at Tunxis. Students who need placement above Intermediate Algebra must either submit SAT scores or take Stemify. Stemify is recommended for all students since it will also allow access to free help with math throughout your career at Tunxis. For more information see the Stemify FAQ (PDF).

What is the English Writing Sample?

The optional English Writing Sample provides supplemental information to potentially increase your English placement level.  An experienced Tunxis English faculty member will score your work.

What is the ESL Writing Sample?

ESL placement is determined by an ESL Writing sample, which you can complete from home by email.  To request the ESL Writing Sample, please email:   [email protected]

Placement and Advising Form

Student Information *

Student Information

Your student ID number is eight digits and can be found in your acceptance email.
For security verification, please enter any random two digit number. For example: 79

Course Placement *

Course Placement

(Note: Fall semesters begin in August, Winter in December, Spring in January, and Summer in May. Fall and Spring are 15-week semesters while Winter and Summer are shorter.)
Please attach unofficial college transcripts or AP score reports to this form below.
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Choose STEM for the following majors:
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Computer Science
  • Education or Teaching (Math, Science, Technology majors)
Choose Non-STEM for the follwing majors:
  • Education or Teaching (All other majors)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (Art, History, Philosophy, Languages, Communication)
  • Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or Public Service (Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services)
  • Business or Hospitality (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics)
  • Health Careers (Dental, Nursing, Physical Therapy)
  • Manufacturing, Industry, or Technical Careers

High School GPA and Grades

Maximum GPA possible, usually 4.0.

SAT Scores

In order for these scores to be considered for placement, an unofficial score report must be attached to this form.
Enter 0 if you have no score to report.
Enter 0 if you have no score to report.
Enter 0 if you have no score to report.

English Placement Documentation

Math Placement Documentation

Attach Documentation (Required for test scores and transcripts)

Multiple files are allowed (use Ctrl key to select multiple files)

For questions or concerns about placement

Contact Garth Pelton at 860.773.1525 or [email protected].

For accessibility or accommodation arrangements for Placement Testing for a student with a disability

Contact Student Accessibility Services at [email protected].

For more information, contact Admissions at 860.773.1490 or [email protected].