Course Placement

Graduated High School 5 years ago or less:

After applying to PVCC, complete the Advising Questionnaire.

English Placement (based on High School GPA from the Advising Questionnaire):

Years Since High School Graduation	High School GPA	Course Placement
0-5 years	3.0 +	ENG 111
0-5 years	2.0 - 2.99	ENG 111 + EDE 11
0-5 years	Less than 2.0	EDE 10

Math Placement (based on High School GPA and math courses taken/completed from the Advising Questionnaire):

Years since High School Graduation	High School GPA / Math Coursework	Course Placement
0-5 years	3.4 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus with Trig.	MTH 263 (or below)
0-5 years	3.2 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus without Trig.	MTH 162 or MTH 261 (or below)
0-5 years	3.2 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus without Trig. or passing grade in Statistics	MTH 245 (or below)
0-5 years	3.0 + with Algebra 2	MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167
0-5 years	3.0 + without Algebra 2	MTH 130, 131, 154, 155 MDE 60
0-5 years	2.0 - 2.99 with Algebra 2	MTH 130, 131 MTH 154 + MDE 54 MTH 155 + MDE 55 MTH 161 + MDE 61
0-5 years	2.0 - 2.99 without Algebra 2	MTH 130, 131 MTH 154 + MDE 54 MTH 155 + MDE 55 MDE 60
0-5 years	Less than 2.0	MDE 10

SAT, ACT, GED:

(SAT, ACT and GED scores are valid for the 5 years after the date of the test.)

English Placement with SAT, ACT or GED:

Standardized Test	Score Range	Course Placement
SAT	480 or above	ENG 111
SAT	400 - 470	ENG 111 + EDE 11
SAT	Below 400	EDE 10
ACT	18 or above	ENG 111
ACT	15 - 17	ENG 111 + EDE 11
ACT	14 or below	EDE 10
GED	165 or above	ENG 111

Math Placement with SAT, ACT or GED:

Standardized Test	Score Range	Course Placement
SAT	500 or above	MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167
SAT	470 - 490	MTH 130, 131, 154, 155 MTH 161 + MDE 61
ACT	18 or above	MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167
ACT	17	MTH 130, 131, 154, 155 MTH 161 + MDE 61
GED	165 or above	MTH 130, 131, 154, 155 MTH 161 + MDE 61
GED	155 - 164	MTH 130, 131 MTH 154 + MDE 54 MTH 155 + MDE 55 MDE 60
GED	154 or below	MDE 10

Graduated High School 6 + years ago:

If you have been out of high school 6 years or more, you are able to place yourself in English and math coursework through a process called self-placement. After applying to PVCC, complete the Advising Questionnaire which will help guide you to what English and math classes would be your best start based on your current academic skills. Academic Advisors are available to help and discuss your placement decisions. Please complete the Ask-an-Advisor Form to schedule an appointment.

Informed Self-Placement Guides:

ENG 111 Self-Placement Guide
MTH 154/155 Self-Placement Guide
MTH 161 Self-Placement Guide
MTH 131 Self-Placement Guide