Placement

FAQs: Background and Subject Placement Process

Determining English, ESL, Math Placement

How does Citrus College place students into English and mathematics courses?+-

As of November 1, 2018, placement into English and math is based upon self-reported high school GPA and the last math course completed in high school with a "C-" or better. All applicants receive an email with their placement into English and math.

Students who took English and/or math at another college need to submit their official college transcript(s) to the admissions and records office for proper placement.

Students with questions about their placement should meet with a counselor.

Students without high school data on the application receive the following placements, which provide access to transfer-level English and math:

English

English 101E: Reading and Composition Enhanced (5 units)

Math

Students may select one of the following mathematics courses (open to all students):

Math 160: Mathematics for Everyday Living
Math 165 + 065: Introductory Statistics with corequisite support
Math 168: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Math 175 + 075: Pre-Calculus with corequisite support
Math 180 + 080: Calculus for Business and Social Sciences with corequisite support

Students are strongly recommended to schedule an appointment/drop-in with a counselor to select their appropriate mathematics course for their major.

How does Citrus College place students in English as a Second Language?+-

The ESL sequence of courses are on the web page titled, How to Choose English, ESL and Math Classes. Please review that page for detailed information.

How does Citrus College place international (F-1) and non-international ESL students?+-

International (F-1 visa) students need to contact the International Student Center (ISC).

Non-international ESL students need to contact the Counseling and Advisement Center. Non-international ESL students are those students whose primary language at home is other than English and who require additional English language support to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

International (F-1 visa) and non-international ESL students will be placed into math based upon self-reported high school GPA and the last math course completed in high school with a "C-" or better. Students without high school data on the application receive the following placements, which provide access to transfer-level math:

Math 160: Mathematics for Everyday Living
Math 165 + 065: Introductory Statistics with corequisite support Math 168: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Math 175 + 075: Pre-Calculus with corequisite support
Math 180 + 080: Calculus for Business and Social Sciences with corequisite support

Students are strongly recommended to schedule an appointment/drop-in with a counselor to select their appropriate mathematics course for their major.

How does the placement process affect English remedial coursework at Citrus College?+-

Students are placed into ENGL 101E (5 units) or ENGL 101 (4 units). ENGL 101E (5 units) will provide additional support for writing, reading and grammar, as of fall 2019.

How does the placement process affect mathematics remedial coursework at Citrus College?+-

Math 030 Elementary Algebra, Math 031 Plane Geometry, and Math 050/150 Intermediate Algebra with corequisite are longer offered, as of fall 2019.

How will students be placed who previously received a placement and/or attempted an English and/or mathematics course?+-

Students who received a previous placement will be provided with a new placement in accordance with their self-reported high school GPA and the last math course completed in high school with a "C-" or better.

Students who received a placement and attempted an English 101 but failed to complete or pass the course do have the option of self-placing into and attempting English 101E. However, students who received a placement in and attempted an English 101E but failed to complete or pass the course, do not have the option of self-placing into and attempting English 101. They must retake English 101E.

Students who have already completed a college level math course will be eligible to take the next math course in their sequence.

Students who have completed a basic skills math course and would have not been eligible for transfer level math will now be eligible for the following transfer level math courses:

Math 160: Mathematics for Everyday Living
Math 165 + 065: Introductory Statistics with corequisite support
Math 168: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Math 175 + 075: Pre-Calculus with corequisite support
Math 180 + 080: Calculus for Business and Social Sciences with corequisite support

How does the placement process impact courses other than English and mathematics?+-

Academic divisions affected by AB 705 work internally on necessary modifications of existing courses and programs and submit them to the Citrus College Curriculum Committee for review and approval.

Mathematics Placement FAQs

What math classes are offered at Citrus College?+-

Review the Citrus College Catalog list of mathematics courses offered, and the content within this website regarding mathematics.

When should I take math at Citrus College?+-

Students are strongly encouraged to take mathematics in their first year at Citrus College.

Please review the Citrus College Catalog list of mathematics courses offered. Students are also encouraged to review the mathematics information within this website.

If it is unclear as to which math class(es) should be taken, meet with a counselor who will help determine the best option.

Can I test out of taking a corequisite math class?+-

Students are strongly encouraged to take a math class with corequisite support. However, if a student believes they have sufficient preparation for a transfer-level math class, they can challenge the corequisite.

Can I just take a transfer-level math class that is paired with a corequisite?+-

No. Transfer-level math classes offered with a corequisite are hard-linked and scheduled adjacent to each other. Students cannot enroll in a transfer-level math class separately, if it is paired with a corequisite.

Citrus College does offer stand-alone transfer-level math classes. For instance, a student can take, for example, Math 165 Introductory Statistics without corequisite support, if their prerequisites or multiple-measures placement allows this.

The mathematics organizational chart located on this main placement webpage will be helpful in making a proper course determination.

Can I take a math class with a corequisite even if I placed directly into the transfer-level math class?+-

Yes. Citrus College offers three transfer-level math classes with corequisite support:

Math 065/165 (Introductory Statistics with Corequisite Support),
Math 075/175 (Precalculus with Corequisite Support), and
Math 080/180 (Calculus for Business and Social Sciences with Corequisite Support)

These courses are open access to all students.

If a student is more comfortable taking the extra two units of support (algebra review), the student is welcome to take the transfer-level class with the corequisite support class.

What is the difference between Math 165 Introductory Statistics and Math 165 Introductory Statistics with Corequisite Support?+-

Math 165 Introductory Statistics is a four-unit transfer-level class, transferrable to the UCs, CSUs, and many private universities.

Math 165 Introductory Statistics with Corequisite Support is two classes/CRNs: the four-unit transfer-level Math 165 Introductory Statistics class *and* a two-unit Math 065 Corequisite Support class, which is basic skills (the corequisite support class is graded pass/no pass).

These two classes are linked so students must add both CRNs (course registration numbers) to their schedule. The classes are scheduled sequentially (next to each other).

What is the difference between Math 175 and Math 175 with Corequisite Support?+-

Math 175 Precalculus is a six-unit transfer-level class, transferrable to the UCs, CSUs, and many private universities.

Math 175 Precalculus with Corequisite Support is two classes/CRNs: the six-unit transfer-level Math 175 Precalculus class *and* a two-unit Math 075 Corequisite Support class, which is basic skills (the corequisite support class is graded pass/no pass).

These two classes are linked so students must add both CRNs (course registration numbers) to their schedule. The classes are scheduled sequentially (next to each other).

What is the difference between Math 180 and Math 180 with Corequisite Support?+-

Math 180 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences is a four-unit transfer-level class, transferrable to the UCs, CSUs, and many private universities.

Math 180 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences with Corequisite Support is two classes/CRNs: the four-unit transfer-level Math 180 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences class and a two-unit Math 080 Corequisite Support class, which is basic skills (the corequisite support class is graded pass/no pass).

These two classes are linked so students must add both CRNs (course registration numbers) to their schedule. The classes are scheduled sequentially (next to each other).

Is there a placement test for math?+-

No. All students receive multiple measures placement information which is emailed in a welcome letter.

If a student is unclear to which math class should be taken, meeting with a counselor will assist in determining the best option for math.

Requirements of the College

What is the college required to do in placing a student under the provisions of AB 705?+-

Citrus College is required to use, in the placement of students into English and math courses, one or more of the following measures:

high school coursework
high school grades
high school grade point average (GPA)

In addition, the college is required to use multiple measures in the placement of students into English and mathematics courses.

[CCCCO AB 705 Summary]

Campus Communication

How will students be notified any further changes with the placement process?+-

Counseling appointments
Drop-in Counseling
Early Decision
Faculty
New Student Orientation
Welcome Day

How is information on the placement process shared across campus?+-

Academic Senate and other shared governance committee meetings
Associated Student of Citrus College meetings
Campus forums
College website
Convocation
High school outreach events

Who is involved in the coordination and implementation of the placement process Citrus College?+-

Members from the areas below are actively involved in the strategic planning and implementation of activities relating to AB 705.

Admissions and Records
Counseling
Deans
CalWORKs
Career/Transfer Center
EOPS
Faculty (English, ESL, mathematics)
Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness
School Relations and Outreach
Student Equity and Achievement Program
TeCS Services

Background on the Placement Process

How did the placement practices come about at Citrus College?+-

Assembly Bill 705 (Irwin), Assembly Bill 1805 (Irwin), and Multiple Measures Assessment Project (MMAP): Legal Requirements and Local Implementation at Citrus College

In accordance with California Assembly Bill 705 (Irwin), California Assembly Bill 1805 (Irwin) and the Multiple Measures Assessment Project (MMAP), Citrus College will use self-reported high school grade point average (GPA) and the last math course in high school with a "C-" or better in the placement of students into English and mathematics courses.

Furthermore, Citrus College has made modifications to English and mathematics courses to maximize the probability that a student will enter and complete transfer-level coursework in English and mathematics within a one-year timeframe. Answers to the following questions will provide information on the changes being implemented at Citrus College under AB 705, AB 1805, and MMAP.

What is AB 705?+-

On October 13, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed California Assembly Bill 705 (Irwin) - Seymour-Campbell Student Success Act of 2012. AB 705 took effect on January 1, 2018. The bill requires community college districts to 'maximize the probability that a student will enter and complete transfer-level coursework in math and English within a one-year timeframe by utilizing assessment measures that include high school performance (GPA) to achieve this goal. [1]

[1] California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) AB 705 Summary

What is AB 1805?+-

On September 19, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed California Assembly Bill 1805 (Irwin). The bill provides students with easily understandable community college placement policies and requires colleges to report the percentage of students placed into college-level courses. The bill requires colleges to inform students of their rights under AB 705 as to how they will be placed into English and math courses based on multiple measures in college catalogs, online orientation and college websites. [1]

[1] California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) AB 705 Summary

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