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    Guided Self-Placement

    Placement will help identify course recommendations for English, Math, or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). College of Alameda’s placement process is compliant with Assembly Bill 705, which requires California Community Colleges to maximize the probability that a student who is seeking a degree/transfer will enter and complete transfer-level coursework in English and math within one year, and use multiple measures when placing students into English or Math courses.

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    English and Math Placement

    As a new student you will need to meet with a counselor to determine your English and math placement. English and math placement will be determined by one or more of the following measures below:

    • High school coursework

    • High school grades
    • High school grade point average (GPA)
    When you meet with a counselor, they will recommend the appropriate English & Math course you should take based on your chosen major and/or career path and they will also create your student education plan (SEP) to map out what classes you should register for.

     

    English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Placement

    As a new ESOL student, after you submit your application, you will need to complete the ESOL Self-Placement Tool (in Campus Solutions) to identify the most appropriate ESOL courses for you.

    Please visit our ESOL Onboarding website for more information regarding our ESOL classes.

    After completing the ESOL Self-Placement Tool, you will make an appointment to meet with your counselor to determine your math placement, create your student education plan (SEP), and then you will be able to register for your classes.