Course Prerequisites
Many courses at JCCC are designed to provide progressive learning of a subject. These subjects require that courses be taken in a specific sequence. To view the prerequisite courses required for the course you wish to enroll in, view the JCCC Course Catalog.
If you have completed the prerequisite coursework at another college, you will need to have your coursework reviewed before you can enroll in the next course in sequence. If you wish to transfer your prior coursework to JCCC to allow it to count toward your JCCC degree, you must submit your official transcript to Admissions.
If you do not wish to transfer your coursework, you may seek a prerequisite waiver by uploading an unofficial transcript for review. Submitting an unofficial transcript will result in a one-time prerequisite waiver for the course requested.
Please note that your prerequisite waiver is only valid for one semester. If your waiver request is approved but you don't end up enrolling in the class, you will need to fill out a new waiver request to take the course in a future semester.
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Course Placement
Some courses at JCCC require placement prior to enrollment. This helps measure your competency in the subject area so you can start with the course that best fits your level of skill. There are multiple ways you can meet these placement requirements. See placement requirements for English, Math, and Reading below.
If English is not your native language, you may need to schedule an Accuplacer test to determine your potential need for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursework. All other students should follow placement options below.
ABE - Adult Basic Education
ACT English score of 11 or below, or high school GPA of 1.59 or below, or ACCUPLACER writing score of 225 or below.
ENGL 098 – Writing Strategies
ACT English score of 12 or higher, or high school GPA of 1.6 – 2.19, or ACCUPLACER writing score of 226 or higher.
ENGL 099 – Intro to Writing
ACT English score of 15 or higher, or high school GPA of 2.2 – 2.99, or ACCUPLACER writing score of 240 or higher.
ENGL 121 – Composition I
ACT English score of 19 or higher, or high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, ACCUPLACER writing score of 255 or higher, or ACCUPLACER ESL score of 115 or higher.
ENGL 121H – Honors Composition I
ACT English score of 25 or higher, or high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, or ACCUPLACER writing score of 276 or higher.
ACT and ACCUPLACER Reading scores expire 5 years after the testing date and will no longer be valid for placement. High school GPA refers to the unweighted GPA.
ABE – Adult Basic Education
High school GPA below 1.6 or ACCUPLACER reading score below 220.
RDG 096 Academic Reading
High School GPA 1.6-2.79 or ACCUPLACER reading score of 220 or higher, or ACCUPLACER ESL score of 102 or higher.
RDG 127 College Reading Strategies
High School GPA of 3.0 or higher or ACCUPLACER reading score of 255 or higher.
Reading Readiness
Some courses require you to show reading readiness to enroll. You may satisfy this requirement with one of the following:
- Successful completion of RDG 096.
- Successful completion of Composition I (ENGL 121) or Composition II (ENGL 122)
- ACCUPLACER reading test score of 255 or higher
- ACT reading sub score of 19 or higher
- ACCUPLACER-ESL (English as a Second Language) test score of 115 or higher
- Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or greater
ACT and ALEKS PPL scores expire two years after the testing date and will no longer be valid for placement. Algebra II equivalent course or higher must be taken in the last two years to be used for placement.
MATH 011- Fundamentals of Math
Score of 0 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 014 – Accelerated Prep for College Algebra
Score of 25 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 015 – Elementary Algebra
Score of 14 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 116 – Intermediate Algebra
ACT math score of 20 or higher, or score of 30 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
Math 118 – Geometry
Score of 30 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 120 – Business Math
Score of 14 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 130 – Technical Mathematics I
Score of 14 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 165 – Finite Math
- ACT math score of 22 or higher OR
- Score of 46 or higher on ALEKS PPL test OR
- High School GPA of 3.25 AND a grade of B or higher in the final semester of Algebra II equivalent course or higher OR
- High School GPA of 3.25 AND ACT math score of 20 or 21 OR
- High school GPA of 3.25 AND score of 42 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 171 - College Algebra
- ACT math score of 22 or higher OR
- Score of 46 or higher on ALEKS PPL test OR
- High school GPA of 3.25 AND a grade of B or higher in the final semester of Algebra II equivalent course or higher OR
- High school GPA of 3.25 AND ACT math score of 20 or 21 OR
- High school GPA of 3.25 AND score of 42 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 171 - College Algebra with concurrent enrollment in MATH 071 - College Algebra Support Course or College Algebra through HS Quick Step Plus College Algebra
- ACT math score of 21 OR
- Score of 38 on ALEKS PPL test OR
- High school GPA of 3.00 AND a grade of B or higher in the final semester of Algebra II equivalent course or higher OR
- High school GPA of 3.00 AND ACT math score of 20 OR
- High school GPA of 3.00 AND score of 36 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 172 – Trigonometry
ACT math score of 23 or higher, or score of 61 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 173 – Precalculus
ACT math score of 22 or higher, or score of 46 or higher on ALEKS PPL test, or AP test score of 3 on Precalculus exam
MATH 175 – Discrete Math
ACT math score of 23 or higher, or score of 61 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 181 – Statistics
ACT math score of 23 or higher, or score of 61 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 191 – Math and Physics for Games I
ACT math score of 23 or higher, or score of 61 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 231 – Business and Applied Calculus I
ACT math score of 23 or higher, or score of 61 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 232 – Business and Applied Calculus II
ACT math score of 28 or higher, or AP test score of 3 on AB or BC exam, or AB subscore on BC exam
MATH 241 – Calculus I
ACT math score of 28 or higher, or score of 76 or higher on ALEKS PPL test
MATH 242 – Calculus II
AP test score of 3 on AB or BC exam, or AB subscore on BC exam
MATH 243 – Calculus III
AP test score of 3 on BC exam
MATH 285 – Business Statistics
AP test score of 3 on AB or BC exam, or AB subscore on BC exam
If you took the math Accuplacer assessment within the last two years and have questions about course placement, contact Academic Counseling.
If you meet the placement requirements:
Upload your placement documentation (e.g., ACT score report, AP test score, high school transcript for GPA requirement, etc.). Documentation submitted must include your first and last name. In 1-2 business days, an email will be sent to your MyJCCC email address to confirm your placement waiver has been entered and you will not need to take the placement assessment. You will still need to enroll in the JCCC class after your waiver is entered.
If you do not meet the placement requirements:
Schedule an appointment for placement testing.