Information about placement in English, ESL, and math.
This video takes a detailed look into California's AB 705 legislation through on-screen interviews with students, educators and state officials. AB 705 builds on the work of California community colleges to reform assessment and placement policies to increase student success. Under the new law, community colleges must place students into English and math courses using high school performance. The law prohibits community colleges from denying a student entry into transfer-level math and English classes and encourages them to provide support such as advising and tutoring.
Coastline can use your academic history from high school and the information from your application to the college to inform your placements into Math, English and Reading.
In accordance with the state law AB 705, all incoming Coastline students can take English C100 Freshman Composition (4 units), ideally their first semester. Based on the table below, some students may also elect to take English C090 (1 unit), basic skills and support co-requisite course, concurrently with specified sections of English C100. This allows all students to complete the freshman composition requirement in only one semester.
To assist you in determining which English class or classes best fit your needs, log onto our online English and Math Self-Placement Tool.
| Recommended for English C100 only | Recommended for English C100 + C090 |
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High school GPA of 2.6 or above |
High school GPA of 2.59 or below |
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OR earned an A or B in highest level of high school English |
Earned a C or below in highest level of high school English |
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OR note that any student is eligible for English C100, regardless of the criteria in the right column, preferably with the input of a counselor or instructor. |
English Language Learners and students completing the ESL pathway |
For non-native English speakers who wish to improve their skills in speaking, comprehending, reading, or writing the English language, please contact the Counseling Office at (714) 241-6162, to schedule an appointment with a Counselor for assistance in determining the appropriate placement into an ESL or English course.
All students may enroll directly into transfer, college-level math. Placement is based primarily on high school grades. Students who have been out of high school for more than 10 years, studied outside the U.S., or fall into other circumstances where high school grades do not apply may complete our online Guided Self Placement Tool.
You can also contact the Counseling Department at (714) 241-6162 for assistance in determining the appropriate math course for you based on your major and/or transfer goal.
Math Multiple Measures Course Placement Model
For English, ESL, and math placement assistance, please contact the Counseling Office: (714) 241-6162
For exam proctoring, please contact the Garden Grove Campus: (714) 241-6209