Placement

You have access to first level transfer courses in English,

English as a Second Language (ESL) and math.

English Placement Recommendations

High School Performance	Recommended Placement
Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.6 or higher	ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing OR ESL 180 - College Composition for Multilingual Students
Grade Point Average (GPA) 1.9 - 2.59	ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing OR ESL 180 - College Composition for Multilingual Students
Grade Point Average (GPA) less than 1.9	ENGL 100S or ENGL C1000E - Academic Reading and Writing OR ESL 180 - College Composition for Multilingual Students

*Based on unweighted GPA

English as a Second Language Placement Recommendations

ESL placement is based on your goals and your current English skills, so you can start where you're most comfortable and build from there. Please review our ESL placement guide to find the right class for you. If you are looking for support classes, please refer to this guide. If you have other questions, please ask your counselors for guided self-placement.

When it comes to Academic English, I…	Recommended Placement
… can write short sentences and communicate in simple English about familiar topics, ideas, and activities.	ESL 104 (CSU transferable)- High Beginning ESL Grammar, Reading and Writing
…can read and write in basic English but I’d like to strengthen my vocabulary, reading, writing, and grammar for college topics.	ESL 105 (CSU transferable) - Intermediate ESL Grammar, Reading and Writing
…can use English in short conversations and long paragraphs. I would like to strengthen my academic writing, reading, critical thinking, and oral presentation skills.	ESL 120 (CSU/UC Transferable)- High Intermediate Foundations for College Communication Skills
… can explain and discuss ideas and understand advanced texts or speeches in English. I’d like to work a little more on advanced reading and writing, including research. I would like to review advanced English grammar and vocabulary.	ESL 152 (CSU/UC Transferable IGETC)- Advanced Academic English Skills for College Success
…am ready for college-level English composition but I’m looking for a class that celebrates and recognizes my multi-lingual identity while reviewing English grammar, reading, and essay writing.	ESL 180 (Meets transfer-level English requirement) - College Composition for Multilingual Students

Math Placement Recommendations

Math placement recommendations are based on your Learning & Career Pathway and high school grade point average. Please view this math placement guide for additional information.

If you do not have access to your high school transcripts you can still access to first level transfer courses.

First level transfer level English courses are:
ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL 100S or ENGL C1000E - Academic Reading and Writing (with support)
ESL 180 - College Composition for Multilingual Students

First level transfer level Math courses are:
MATH 104 - Survey of Mathematics
MATH 110A - Math for Elementary Teachers
MATH 112 - Elementary Statistics
MATH 112S- Enhanced Elementary Statistics
MATH 114 - College Algebra
MATH 116 - Calculus for Manag
MATH 140 - Trigonometry
MATH 155 - Precalculus
PSYC 210 - Elementary Statistics
STAT C1000 - Introduction to Statistics