Placement Options

Students can do one of the following to place into an ENGLISH or MATH course:

• Complete the new student online orientation
  Assembly Bill 705: https://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/assessments/AB_705_Announcement.pdf  
  (Click here if you are concurrently enrolled in high school)
• Pass the AP English Language or Literature Composition Exam or the AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam with a score of 3 or above - Complete Prerequisite Form A
• Earn a “C” or better grade in an English or Math course taken at another college or university AND submit a copy of college/university transcript - Complete Prerequisite Form A

 
To clear prerequisites for other subjects, submit a copy of transcript with "C" or better grade - Complete Prerequisite Form A

Exemptions: Students with an associate degree or higher may be exempt from assessment placement services. Although not required, students are still encouraged to participate. Exempted students must still meet prerequisites for courses in which they wish to enroll.