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Overview

There are many ways to determine which first-year GE Area 1 (English Communication) and Area 2 (Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) courses are right for each student. Factors known as 鈥渕ultiple measures鈥� are used to evaluate each student鈥檚 academic preparation in these subjects.

Please Note:

• The CSU no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses.
• If accepted to a CSU campus, ACT or SAT test scores can be used as one of the measures for students to enroll in the appropriate mathematics or English courses.  

The CSU requires first-time freshmen to demonstrate preparedness for GE English and math through multiple measures.

Most students will enroll directly into GE coursework.  Students with applicable test scores and/or college credit may advance to the next level courses required by their majors.

Some students may require additional development in English and/or math, and may still enroll in GE courses with embedded supportive instruction.  

English and Math Placement

The CSU places admitted first-year students in readiness categories for GE courses based upon which multiple measures or combinations thereof they fulfilled in high school per subject.