Placement Guidelines
English
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English 1B/1BH
- A grade of C or better in ENG-1A/1AH
- A grade of C or better in ENG-1A/1AH
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English 1A/1AH
- Qualifying preparation score based on the Placement Survey; or
- Approved alternative placement method (see Counseling for available options)
- Qualifying preparation score based on the Placement Survey; or
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English 91
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- Students who don't otherwise place directly into English 1A may enroll in English
1A IF they also take English 91, the co-requisite support course.
- Every student has the right to take 1A without 91 regardless of placement (see Counseling for the opt-out process)
- Students who don't otherwise place directly into English 1A may enroll in English
1A IF they also take English 91, the co-requisite support course.
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English Composition Courses
Students place into English composition courses based on their high school grade point average. All RCC students will get an English 1A placement, and some may also get a recommendation or a requirement to take English 91: Academic Support for English 1A at the same time that they take English 1A. English 91 offers students additional time, instruction, and class interaction to maximize their success in English 1A. English 1A is a 4-unit course that meets for four hours a week plus a one hour writing lab (WRC-LAB).
English 1A/English 91 forms a 6 unit pair of course that meet for six hours a week plus a one hour writing lab (WRC-LAB).
High School GPA | Placement
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GPA 2.6 and Above
- English 1A
- English 1A
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GPA 1.9 - 2.59
- English 1A with English 91
Recommended
- English 1A with English 91
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GPA Below 1.9
- English 1A with English 91
Required
- English 1A with English 91
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Students can also place into English 1A with a C- or better in the ERWC class.
Students with a 3, 4, or 5 on the English AP exam (Language or Literature) place out of the ENG-1A and can enroll in ENG-1B.
ESL classes are also available for student who want them - contact your counselor
Students placed into English 1A with an English 91 requirement have a right to challenge
that placement and take stand-alone English 1A; if you want to do this, please contact
the Admissions & Records Office.
English as A Second Language
Students who took ESL coursework in high school or at a previous college are invited to test for placement in ESL classes. For more information or testing information, please contact Assessment.
Spanish
The Spanish placement test measures competency levels for those who wish to enroll in Spanish courses but need to determine the appropriate starting level. The results show a recommendation of the appropriate Spanish class. Student can enroll in a level lower than their placement, but not higher. This placement test is intended for placement only, not for credit replacement. Once you have taken a Spanish class, you can no longer take the placement test. Please contact Assessment for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Online (ONLN)
Online classes are distance education classes with no scheduled meeting days. Students will log in to Canvas and complete work regularly throughout the week. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
Regular Meeting (REG MEET)
Distance education classes with regular weekly meeting during scheduled days and times. Students will attend class online during the published course times. Additionally, students will log in to Canvas and complete work regularly throughout the week. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
Occasional Meeting (OCC MEET)
Distance education classes with occasional meetings during scheduled days and times. Students will occasionally attend class online during the published course times. Additionally, students will log in to Canvas and complete work regularly throughout the week. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
Face-to-Face (F2F)
Face-to-Face classes are in person and on-campus classes with weekly scheduled meeting days and times. Students will complete the semester on campus unless the college is ordered to discontinue face-to-face classes. If face-to-face and hybrid courses are discontinued due to COVID-19, alternative formats will be implemented.
Hybrid (HYB)
Hybrid classes are distance education courses combined with on-campus face to face classes that will meet on required scheduled meetings days and times unless the college is ordered to discontinue face-to-face classes. If face- to-face courses are discontinued, and the course cannot be completed through distance education, it will be cancelled. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.
For more information on Canvas, Riverside Community College District's Learning Management System, please visit the Distance Education website.
Technology for Online Courses
A desktop or laptop computer with internet access should be the primary device used for online courses in Canvas. While Canvas can be used on mobile devices, such as tablets, Chromebooks, and cell phones, Canvas does not always function properly with mobile browsers, and there are features within Canvas that your instructor might use that do not appear in the Canvas app for mobile devices. In addition, some of the third-party applications that your instructor may have integrated in your Canvas course may not work on yo ur mobile device. There is limited mobile support for Canvas, so if you have a problem with Canvas using the mobile app, you may not be able to get help.
Your instructor may require that you take online proctored tests that use a webcam and microphone. Please check with your instructor to be sure that you are aware of hardware and software requirements for your course.