English Placement Process

(1) Recommended Placement by High School GPA

 

High School GPA and Requirements

Recommended Placement

Transfer Level

0.0 — 2.6

ENGL 150
with ENGL 150C

Transferable

≥ 2.6

ENGL 150

Transferable

Refresh and Build English Skills

HUM 101

Transferable

Please read the English course descriptions for more details.

Students who do not remember or have access to their high school transcripts should talk with a counselor. 


(2) Placement by Exams

If you have taken the English Language and Composition Advanced Placement exam and received a score of 3 or higher, please consult with a COM counselor to assess your level.


(3) Prerequisite Equivalency  

Completion of an equivalent course at College of Marin or another post-secondary accredited institution in the subject area (verified by a transcript)