Guided Self-Placement
Alternative Assessment
Students who are not eligible for Multiple Measures (primary assessment) are invited to participate in the alternative assessment known as Guided Self-Placement. Students are assisted as they select their own English and Math Placement. To better understand all available options, please read the following:
Changes due to AB 705 (state legislation)
- ELAC students are no longer required to complete English 19, 21, and 28. As a result, all students may enroll directly into College Reading and Composition courses (no clearance necessary).
- ELAC students are no longer required to complete Math 105, 110, 115, and 125. As a result, all students may enroll directly into particular Transfer-Level Math courses (no clearance necessary).
*English 19, 21, 28 and Math 105, 110, 115 are no longer offered at ELAC.
English Placement Options
Select and enroll directly into one of the following College Reading and Composition courses:
- English 101 - College Reading and Composition I
- English 101Z - College Reading and Composition I (Plus 3 Hour Lab)
- E.S.L. 110 - College Reading and Composition for Non-Native Speakers
Students who prefer classroom support may consider English 101Z. Students with an English Learner background may consider E.S.L. 110. Please inform the Assessment Center of your selection to complete an official "English Assessment".
English Learners who do not feel prepared for College Reading and Composition are invited to participate in the English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment.
Math Placement Options
Select and enroll directly into one of the following Transfer-Level Math courses:
- Math 215 - Principles Of Mathematics I
- Math 227 or 227S - Statistics
- Math 230 - Mathematics For Liberal Arts Students
- Math 235 - Finite Mathematics
- Math 241 or 241S - Trigonometry With Vectors
- Math 245 - College Algebra
- Math 260 or 260S - Precalculus
Students who prefer classroom support may consider Math 227S, Math 241S, and Math 260S. Please inform the Assessment Center of your selection to complete an official "Math Assessment".
Students who do not feel prepared for Transfer-Level Math courses OR are unsure which math course to select (due to major) should speak with a counselor. Students interested in a recommended placement may participate in an option known as Math Guided Self-Placement.
Math Guided Self-Placement
This option serves as a guide for self-placement only. It does not replace counseling advisement. The process involves completing a questionnaire where students share their familiarity of different math concepts (Arithmetic to Precalculus). Based on their math background and Math Department guidelines, students will receive one of the following recommendations:
- Math 215, 227, 230, 245
- Math 235, 236, 241
- Math 260
- Math 261 - Calculus I
Students who are unsure which math course to select (due to major) should speak with a counselor. Please contact the Assessment Center to obtain a Math Guided Self-Placement form (if applicable).
Announcements
The Assessment Center will be closed:
Mon, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 3
Winter Break