Writing Program Placement Guidelines

Any student who wishes to take Engl. 099, Engl.131, Engl. 131-ESL, or Engl.141 must meet the following placement requirements:

1. English 099:
   
   Students may enroll without having an ACT or SAT score. Placement criteria: ACT of 18 or below, SAT of 449 or below. Contact LAS Extended Studies, Columbine 2040, 262-4071, to enroll in English 099.
   
   
2. English 131: ESL:
   
   Non-native speakers may qualify for placement in ENGL131, ESL. Students must take the Writing Program's ESL assessment as administered by the Writing Program, Columbine 1041. TOEFL, ACT and SAT scores are also considered for placement purposes.
   
   
3. English 131:
   
   To be admitted to Engl. 131, students must meet one of the following requirements:
   
   1. Score 19-28 on the English ACT.
   2. Score 450-640 on the English SAT.
   3. Complete Engl. 099 or an equivalent course completed elsewhere, but not counted toward graduation.
   4. Students without ACT or SAT scores, must submit a writing sample to the Writing Program, Columbine 1041 for placement purposes.
      
4. English 141:
   
   To be admitted to Engl. 141, students must meet one of the following requirements:
   
   1. Complete English 131 at CU-The Springs.
   2. Score 29+ on the English ACT.
   3. Score 650+ on the English SAT.
   4. Score a 4 on the CEEB Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Exam.
   5. Score a 4 on the CEEB Advanced Placement Language and Literature Exam
   6. Score a 5 on the IB English Examination
   7. Successfully complete a first-semester composition course (equivalent to Engl. 131) at an accredited college or university with a C- or better.
   8. Score 67% on the CLEP Freshman College Composition Exam with Essay, and earn a "pass" on the essay portion.
   9. For other questions concerning placement criteria, contact the Writing Program at 262-4038 or 262-4040.