Assessment Placement Process
Every new student is required to participate in the assessment/placement process. This process is designed to assist students in choosing classes and is necessary to determine placement in English, and mathematics at Crafton Hills College. In order to receive priority registration new students must complete the placement process.
The placement process is an online questionnaire that asks students to provide information about their high school experience and history with math and English. Students can access the questionnaire on the Crafton Hills College Application. For questions you may call 909-389-3450 or email chcstudentsuccess@craftonhills.edu.
Course placement can also be based on coursework in English and mathematics from another college or university, or by a passing score on the appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exam . If you have prior coursework or a passing score on AP exams please contact the counseling office at 909-389-3366, to schedule an appointment to review this information and obtain your placement.
Please consult with a counselor to receive advise on the math course/s based on your desired academic goal.
Placement and Enrollment in Transfer-Level English and Math (AB 1705 Compliance)
In accordance with Assembly Bill 1705 (AB 1705), Crafton Hills College ensures that all students who have graduated from a U.S. high school or obtained a high school equivalency certificate are directly placed into and enrolled in transfer-level English and mathematics/quantitative reasoning courses when beginning coursework in these subjects.
- Non-STEM Programs: Students will be placed in transfer-level English and math courses that satisfy a requirement for their intended certificate, associate degree, or transfer program. Placement into preparatory courses (such as College Algebra, Trigonometry, or Precalculus) is limited to specific program requirements and does not serve as a prerequisite for non-STEM students unless validated through state-approved processes.
- STEM Programs: Students intending to pursue STEM programs requiring calculus will begin in Calculus I (MATH-250), with the option of concurrent academic support if needed (MATH-250e). No student will be denied direct access to STEM Calculus I.
- No Repeats of High School Math: Students will not be required to repeat math courses they have successfully completed in high school or demonstrated competency in through credit for prior learning.
- Academic Support Services: To support student success, Crafton Hills College provides academic support through tutoring, corequisite support courses, and enhanced transfer-level coursework. While some students may be recommended to enroll in concurrent support based on placement guidelines, sections of transfer-level courses will also be available without linked support to ensure flexibility and student choice.
For more details on placement and academic support options, students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
Placement Exemption
New students may obtain a placement exemption if they have:
- Completed an associate degree or higher. (Provide transcript)
- Completed prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better. If prerequisite courses have not been completed in both mathematics and English, the student must take the placement in the area not met. (Provide transcript)
- Scored 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Test (College Board) in English and/or mathematics. (Provide documentation).
- Enrolled in courses at Crafton Hills College solely to maintain certificate or license requirements.
If any of the above criteria apply to you, meet with a counselor to obtain an exemption. Students are responsible for providing the necessary documentation and for contacting the counseling office to initiate the exemption process.
Appeals
The college provides an appeals process. Consult a counselor for review of the following concerns:
- Review of placement decisions
- Waiver and challenge of prerequisites
- Complaint of unlawful discrimination
If a student feels that placement, orientation, counseling, prerequisites, or any other matriculation procedures is being applied in an unfair manner, he or she should consult with the Dean of Student Equity.