Placement Procedures
Students are placed in English and math coursework based on the criteria below. Students that do not meet certain criteria may need to enroll in developmental English and/or math dependent upon requirements of the desired program of study.
When determining math or English placement beyond the 110 level, the following criteria is reviewed:
- U.S. High School Unweighted GPA-Public, Private, Home School, Adult High School (AHS completers from July 1, 2021 to present): Students with an unweighted U.S. high school GPA of 2.80 or higher are eligible to enroll in any gateway math or English course.
- High School Equivalency Scores:
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Date GED Completed
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Score
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Placement
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January 1, 2014 - present
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165 + on all components
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Gateway Ready
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Date HiSET Completed
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Score
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Placement
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January 1, 2014 - present
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15 + on all components and 4 + on essay
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Gateway Ready
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- Previous College Credit/Advanced Placement & CLEP Scores: All previous developmental coursework and transfer credit will be reviewed for proper course placement. Advanced Placement and CLEP scores must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office to be included in this review.
- Approved Entry Assessment Scores: All approved assessment scores are listed on the North Carolina Community College System website for math and English.
- Associate degree or higher: Students awarded an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution are gateway ready.