Lobo Course Placement

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General Information 

LCPis a free tool that helps determine course placement for English and Reading. It is used along with other assessments, including ACT, SAT, Dual Credit, Transfer Work, AP, IB, etc. It is non-proctored, self-paced, and online.   

First-year students are required to take the LCP if they do not have other placement information on file or their scores place them into foundational English or Reading. LCP should be taken before attending New Student Orientation (NSO) to ensure a smooth registration experience. Students who are required to complete the LLCP will have it listed as a task on their New Student Orientation Task List.

Current or incoming transfer students who don't have placement information or are wishing to challenge their current placement level are welcome to take LCP. This should first be discussed with their academic advisor to ensure the correct tool is taken. 

What are the benefits?

  • Determines the best academic starting point for YOU! 
  • Prep for registration at New Student Orientation 
  • Stay on track to graduate on time 

What is required to take LCP? 

  • Admission to UNM 
  • A UNM NetID and Password 
  • An electronic device with a stable internet connection 

General LCP Information: 

  • Each LCP subject (English and Reading) can be taken up to two times. However, it may only be taken once per day. 
  • Scores will be visible in LoboWeb almost immediately after completion except for students attempting to enter an advanced English course. Those scores will show as "IP" in LoboWeb while their essay is being manually scored and may require up to seven business days for their official score to be uploaded. 

Other Frequently Asked Questions 

How do I view my score? Students may view their scores by visiting my.unm.edu. From there, they should select LoboWeb, Records and Registration, & View My Test Score. This page may be printed or saved for their records. 

Who do I contact if I have a technical issue? 

Please contact lcp@unm.edu 

What do my scores mean? For general information on placement results, visit our Course Placement page. Students should speak to their academic advisor for information on how their scores impact their recommended first-semester courses. 

If have questions or concerns about my LCP score, who should I contact? 

Students will need to speak directly to the subject department if they have questions or concerns about their scores. Those departments are: 

English Score Concern: corewriting@unm.edu 

Reading Score Concern: cclifton4@unm.edu