Placement Requirements for English and Math Courses

To enroll in English and math courses through the Dual Enrollment Program, students must meet specific placement requirements to ensure readiness for college-level coursework. 

Submit Placement Scores and Transcripts

English Course Placement:

ENGL 150 (English Composition): Dual enrollment students can be placed into ENGL 150 through one of the following methods:

• SAT/PSAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) 450; OR
• ACT English 14; OR
• Accuplacer Writeplacer 6

Math Course Placement:

• MATH 110 (Intermediate Algebra): Placement can be achieved by:
  • Standardized Test Scores: A minimum SAT Math score of 400.
  • High School Grades: Successful completion of MATH 010 with a grade of C- or better.
• MATH 115 (Quantitative Reasoning): Placement can be achieved by:
  • Standardized Test Scores: A minimum SAT Math score of 500.
  • High School Grades: Successful completion of MATH 109 or MATH 110 with a grade of C- or better.

These placement criteria ensure that students are prepared for the academic challenges of college-level English and math courses. It is recommended that students consult with their high school counselors to determine the best pathway for meeting these requirements.

Placement Testing

Ferris’ Testing Center, part of the Office of Institutional Research & Testing, coordinates the following assessment programs in collaboration with our office:

• ACCUPLACER Testing
• Advanced Placement (AP Program Credits)
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)