Students may be eligible for English and Math course placement based on other assessment measures, such as having prior english/math district placement results, or completion of college-level english/math from an outside institution, or using alternate placement exams.

You are not required to complete a preliminary placement.

If a student has taken the placement test in English or ESL and/or Math at Cañada College, Skyline College, or the College of San Mateo and test results are available for review, they may be exempt from being re-assessed. A student should review with a Skyline College Counselor the previous placement and discuss course options. If it is determined a student needs an updated placement in English, ESOL, and/or Math, the counselor will guide the student toward assessment options.

You are not required to complete a preliminary placement.

If a student has completed course work in English or ESOL and/or mathematics with a grade of “C” or better at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, they may complete a course prerequisite equivalency form. Supporting documents, such as an unofficial copy of the college transcript will be required. To request a specific course evaluation, please see information on Course Prerequisite Equivalency Petition  .

You are not required to complete a preliminary placement.

Students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university are strongly recommended to consult with a Skyline College counselor to determine application of courses to lower-division transfer major requirements. Learn more about using your SAT/ACT/IB/CAASPP/EAP/EPT/ELM and AP score results for assessments through meeting with your counselor. Supporting documents, such as an unofficial copy of the College Board score report will be required for AP assessments. To request an evaluation with alternate placement exams, please see information on English/ Math Assessment Request.