Course
Placement

At DSCC, course placement for new students is determined by a number of factors. Find the category below that describes you. Your placement in courses is based on one or more of the following:

• ACT scores no older than five years
• ACCUPLACER scores
• Successful completion (grade of C or higher) in college-level English, mathematics and a reading intensive course

Current high school student who wishes to take an English or Mathematics course:

• To take an English course – ACT score of 18 or higher in English and 19 or higher in Reading
• To take a mathematics course – ACT score of 19 or higher in Math for MATH 1530 Introductory Statstics or a 22 or higher in Math for MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra

First-time Freshman:

• Under 21 years of age – Your ACT scores will be used to determine course placement. If your ACT scores are older than five years when you enroll as a degree-seeking student, you will need to retake the ACT.
• 21 or over –  You will need to take the ACCUPLACER test.

Transfer Student:

• Under 21 years of age – Your ACT scores will be used to determine course placement. If your ACT scores are older than five years, you will need to retake the ACT.
• 21 or over – You will need to take the ACCUPLACER test.

Transient Student:

• To take an English course – ACT score of 18 or higher in English and 19 or higher in Reading
• To take a mathematics course – ACT score of 22 or higher in Math

International Student:

• Under 21 years of age – Your ACT  or SAT scores will be used to determine course placement. If your ACT scores are older than five years when you enroll as a degree-seeking student, you will need to retake the ACT or SAT.
• 21 or over –  You will need to take the ACCUPLACER test.

Non-High School graduate or no regular (Standard) diploma:

• You must take the entire ACCUPLACER and enroll only in Learning Support courses as determined by your scores.

Student not working toward a degree or certificate at DSCC (Personal or Professional Enrichment, College Graduate, Audit:

• While you are not subject to overall course placement by either ACT or ACCUPLACER scores, you may be limited in the college-level courses you wish to take, especially in English and mathematics. Contact the Office of Enrollment Services by calling 731-286-3350 or emailing enroll@dscc.edu for specific information.