Course Placement

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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 GraduationHigh School GPACourse Placement
0-5 years3.0 + ENG 111
0-5 years2.0 - 2.99ENG 111 + EDE 11
0-5 yearsLess than 2.0EDE 10
Math Placement (based on High School GPA and math courses taken/completed from the Advising Questionnaire):
Years since High School GraduationHigh School GPA / Math CourseworkCourse Placement
0-5 years3.4 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus with Trig.MTH 263 (or below)
0-5 years3.2 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus without Trig.MTH 162 or MTH 261 (or below)
0-5 years3.2 + plus passing grade in Math Analysis/Pre-calculus without Trig. or passing grade in StatisticsMTH 245 (or below)
0-5 years3.0 + with Algebra 2MTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167
0-5 years3.0 + without Algebra 2MTH 130, 131, 154, 155  
MDE 60
0-5 years2.0 - 2.99 with Algebra 2MTH 130, 131  
MTH 154 + MDE 54  
MTH 155 + MDE 55  
MTH 161 + MDE 61
0-5 years2.0 - 2.99 without Algebra 2MTH 130, 131  
MTH 154 + MDE 54  
MTH 155 + MDE 55  
MDE 60
0-5 yearsLess than 2.0MDE 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 TestScore RangeCourse Placement
SAT480 or aboveENG 111
SAT400 - 470ENG 111 + EDE 11
SATBelow 400EDE 10
ACT18 or aboveENG 111
ACT15 - 17ENG 111 + EDE 11
ACT14 or belowEDE 10
GED165 or aboveENG 111
Math Placement with SAT, ACT or GED
Standardized TestScore RangeCourse Placement
SAT500 or aboveMTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167
SAT470 - 490MTH 130, 131, 154, 155  
MTH 161 + MDE 61
ACT18 or aboveMTH 130, 131, 154, 155, 161, 167
ACT17MTH 130, 131, 154, 155  
MTH 161 + MDE 61
GED165 or aboveMTH 130, 131, 154, 155  
MTH 161 + MDE 61
GED155 - 164MTH 130, 131  
MTH 154 + MDE 54  
MTH 155 + MDE 55  
MDE 60
GED154 or belowMDE 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