Assessment and Placement
Admission is determined in accordance with state law (ARS §§15-1805.01 and 15-1821) and regulations of the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board. All students under the age of 18 (AR.2.2.2) will be required to demonstrate college readiness for the purpose of admissions. This can be accomplished by self-reporting an unweighted, high school GPA of 2.0 or greater. Students unable to self-report a high school GPA of 2.0 will take the EdReady College Reading assessment with a recommended score of 75 or higher.
Students may use any of the placement measures listed below to satisfy course placement. Note: 9th and 10th grade students are unable to use high school GPA to meet college course placement and will be required to take the appropriate EdReady assessment. Students are required to meet one of the college course placement options: unofficial high school transcript, AP, ACT, SAT, EdReady, or Accuplacer.
Student Assessment and Course Placement Overview
High School Transcript GPA
For 11th and 12th grade students. Student has completed 2+ years of high school coursework in the United States. Student’s high school transcript includes an unweighted, cumulative high school GPA of 2.6 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale. Submit an unofficial transcript with the online Dual Enrollment registration form.
AP (Advanced Placement)
Most AP courses have an end-of-year exam. Before credit is approved, scores must be received directly from CEEB. You will need to have the CEEB/College Board send your official AP scores directly to Admissions and Records at your college.
ACT and SAT
Placement based on individual subject area scores. Submit a copy of your ACT/SAT score with the Dual Enrollment registration form.
EdReady
EdReady is a free online service provided to current and prospective Maricopa students for course placement and learning support in English, math, and reading. Placement based on individual subject area scores. EdReady scores do not expire. Scores will automatically be uploaded to your student account with 24-48 hours.
Accuplacer/WritePlacer
Placement based on individual subject area scores. Students are permitted one retest in English, reading, and/or math after a 24-hour waiting period. A second additional retest is permitted no sooner than three months from the oldest valid score date at any MCCCD placement testing site. Accuplacer scores are valid for 2 years from the date completed. Scores will automatically be uploaded to your student account with 24-48 hours. An appointment is required to take the exam at your college.
English College Course Placement
Students must meet one placement method unless multiple/combination are required.
| College Course | Unweighted GPA (11th and 12th grades only) | EdReady Placement | ACT | SAT | Accuplacer | Combination/AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | 2.6 unweighted GPA for students who completed at least 2 years of high school | EdReady English: Score of 80+ | ACT English: Score of 18+ | SAT English: Score of 460+ | WritePlacer: Score of 5+ | N/A |
| ENG 102 | Successful completion of ENG 101, earning a grade of "C" or better | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AP Literature/Composition: Score of 4 or 5 |
Science College Course Placement
Students must meet one placement method unless multiple/combination are required.
| College Course | Unweighted GPA (11th and 12th grades only) | EdReady Placement | ACT | SAT | Accuplacer | Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 181 | See Combination Section | EdReady Critical Reading and Critical Thinking score of 90+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | One year of high school biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. 3.0 unweighted GPA for students who completed at least 2 years of high school |
| CHM 130 | 3.0 unweighted GPA for students who completed at least 2 years of high school | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | EdReady College Algebra: Score of 80+ and one of the following: ACT (Reading) Score of 22+ or SAT (Reading and Writing) Score of 480+ or EdReady Critical Reading and Critical Thinking Score of 90+ |
| CHM 151 | N/A | N/A | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | N/A | A grade of "C" or better in High School Chemistry and one of the following: A grade of a "C" or better in MAT151 (or higher) or ACT (Math) Score of 22+ or SAT (Math) Score of 530+ or a grade of "B" or 3.0 GPA or better |
| CHM 152 | A grade of "C" or better in CHM151 and CHM151LL | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PHY 101 | 2.6 unweighted GPA for students who completed at least 2 years of high school | EdReady Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: Score of 70+ | ACT Math: Score 18+ | SAT Math: Score of 510+ | Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: Score of 263+ | N/A |
| PHY111 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | N/A | EdReady College Algebra Score Placement: Score of 80+ and ACT (Math) 28+ or SAT (Math) 640+ or a grade of "B" or HS Precalculus or Trigonometry |
Math College Course Placement
Students must meet one placement method unless multiple/combination are required.
| College Course | Unweighted GPA (11th and 12th grades only) | EdReady Placement | ACT | SAT | Accuplacer | Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 141 or MAT 142 | 2.6 unweighted GPA for students who completed at least 2 years of High School | EdReady Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: Score of 70+ or Edready College Algebra: Score of 80+ | ACT Math: Score of 18+ | SAT Math: Score of 510+ | Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics: Score of 263+ | N/A |
| MAT 151 or MAT 152 | 3.0 unweighted GPA for students who completed at least 2 years of High School | EdReady College Algebra: Score 80+ | ACT Math: Score of 22+ | SAT Math: Score of 530+ | Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions: Score of 237+ | N/A |
| MAT 187 or MAT 188 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT15+ | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions: Score of 263+ | EdReady College Algebra: Score 80+ and one of the following: ACT (Math) Score of 24+ or SAT (Math) 560+ or Arizona Mathematics Standards—high school Algebra II or high school College Algebra or high school Precalculus with a grade of "B" or better |
| MAT 206 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT18+, or equivalent | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions: Score of 263+ | EdReady College Algebra: Score 80+ and one of the following: ACT (Math) Score of 24+ or SAT (Math) 560+ or Arizona Mathematics Standards—high school Algebra II or high school College Algebra or HS Precalculus with a grade of "B" or better |
| MAT 212 or MAT 213 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT 15+ or MAT 18+ | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | See Combination Section | Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions: Score of 263+ | EdReady College Algebra: Score of 80+ and one of the following: ACT (Math) Score of 24+ or SAT (Math) 560+ or Arizona Mathematics Standards—high school Algebra II or high school College Algebra or high school Precalculus with a grade of "B" or better |
| MAT 220 or MAT 221 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT18+ | See Combination Section | N/A | N/A | Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions: Score of 276+ | EdReady College Algebra: Score of 80+ or higher and ACT Math 28+ or SAT Math 640+ or HS Precalculus or Trigonometry with a grade of "B" or better |
| MAT 230 or MAT 231 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT220 or MAT221 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AP Calculus AB (previously Mathematics—Calculus AB): Score of 3, 4, 5 |
| MAT 240 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MAT 276 or MAT 277 | A grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |