All students must complete the Sophomore Proficiency Examination during their matriculation at the college. To be eligible to to complete the Sophomore Proficiency Examination, students must have completed at least 60 credit hours. After which, it is the responsibility of the student to register for the Sophomore Proficiency Examination through the Academic Success Center (located on the lower level of Batchelor Hall). The Examination is one of the requirements for graduation.
The Sophomore Proficiency Examination is designed to measure a student’s competency in the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills associated with a liberal arts education. The examination is composed of core competencies from courses within the General Education Curriculum (GEC) at Stillman College and specifically measures a student’s ability in reading, writing, mathematics, critical thinking and scientific reasoning. Usually, general education courses are taken during the first two years of matriculation. The GEC is designed to provide a broad exposure to multiple disciplines, such as the humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences; and the GEC forms the basis for developing important intellectual and civic capacities. The results of the Sophomore Proficiency Examination will help the institution monitor the progress of students as they finish the GEC and help determine whether the College is meeting the objectives of the General Education curriculum.
Students who are eligible to sit for the Sophomore Proficiency Examination will receive communication concerning examination date, time, location, and registration deadline. Students who transfer into Stillman College with junior status (at least 61 credit hours) are not required to take the Sophomore Proficiency Examination.