Placement Assessment Exemptions
Students who meet any of criteria for each subject area below are not required to take a skills assessment, and may proceed to register for the English or math courses required for their academic program. Students who are exempt may still elect to take a skills assessment if they are unsure about their preparation for college-level classes.
English Assessment Exemptions
Standardized Test Scores for English
Students who achieve the minimum score on any of the following standardized tests for reading and writing are not required to take an English skills assessment.
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| SAT, before March 2016, Reading | 450 |
| SAT, before March 2016, Writing | 450 |
| SAT, before March 2016, Combined Reading and Writing | 500 |
| SAT, March 2016 or later, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 |
| ACT, Combined English and Reading | 34 |
| Smarter Balanced | 3 |
Transfer Credits for English Requirements
Students who transfer an English course from another institution equivalent to ENG 121 are not required to take the English placement assessment.
Math Assessment Exemptions
Standardized Test Scores for Math
Students who achieve the minimum score on any of following standardized tests for math are not required to take a math skills assessment.
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| SAT, Before March 2016, Math | 450 |
| SAT, March 2016 or later, Math | 530 |
| ACT, Math | 21 |
| Smarter Balanced with a minimum grade of B in a high-school Algebra 2 or higher-level math course |
3 |
Transfer Credits for Math Requirements
Students who transfer a math course from another institution equivalent to one of the following courses are not required to take a math skills assessment:
MAT 121, MAT 200, MAT 201 or MAT 205
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