• Are enrolling in an English, ESL, or math course for the first time; or
  
• Completed your first semester at SMC and did not complete the mandatory assessment requirement, but now wish to enroll in a second regular semester (fall or spring) at SMC--even if you are not planning to take English/ESL, math or chemistry.

Assessment & Placement Exemptions

Assessment waivers may be issued to you if you:

• Have completed applicable coursework with a “C” or better (must have transcript);
  
• Have received an Associate in Arts degree or higher from a U.S. accredited institution and have completed an English and Math class (if you are planning to transfer, we strongly suggest that you discuss your plans with a counselor. Please note that although you may be exempt from assessment, all students must successfully complete any required prerequisite courses for English, ESL or Math classes. Please consult with a counselor for further information).

English, ESL, & Math Prerequisite Waivers:

Prerequisite waivers may be granted to you if:

• You have completed a college-level English or ESL composition course with a grade C (2.0) or better;
• You have completed a college-level Math course with a grade C (2.0) or better

Placement Recommendations & Permits

Placement recommendations and permits to enroll in English, ESL, Math, or Chemistry may be issued to you if:

• You have completed applicable college-level courses with a grade C (2.0) or better and the courses are equivalent to those at SMC courses that require or recommend assessment skill levels; or
• A score of 3 on the College Board’s AP English Examination will place you into English 1;
• A score of 4 or 5 on the College Board’s AP English Examination will waive the English 1 requirement; however, SAT scores will not be honored.
• A score of 3 on the AP Calculus AB test will qualify you for Math 7;
• A score of 3 on the AP Calculus BC test will qualify you for Math 8;
• A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB test will qualify you for Math 8;
• A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC will qualify you for Math 11.

If you will not be completing the assessment at SMC because you meet any of the exemptions listed above, you must provide official proof (e.g., college transcript, AP report) that you meet the exemption criteria. Please hand-carry this information to a counselor to obtain a waiver.