To be considered for an exemption from the BSA, you will need to complete the Placement and Prerequisite Evaluation (PDF) form and submit it to Assessment along with the required documentation.

Please submit the form well before your orientation/registration. You will not be permitted to enroll in non-exempt courses until the evaluation is complete. Please allow one week for evaluation.

The following conditions will exempt a student from the BSA but may not provide clearance for enrollment into specific English, math or reading classes. Contact the Assessment Office to verify what your course eligibility will be.

• Degree Holders
  Students who have been awarded an Associate or higher degree. Need to provide verification of degree. Placement levels will be established based on type of degree.
• Transfer Students - Placement Tests
  Students who have completed placement tests at other colleges in California- please provide documentation of your class placement/score at the other college and the date of the test. The Reading Assessment may need to be completed.
• Transfer Students - Completed College Coursework
  Students who have completed college course work in English and math with grades of "C" or better. Need to provide transcripts (unofficial is okay) or grade reports. If a freshman composition class has not been completed, the Reading Assessment will need to be taken.
• SAT / ACT / EPT Exams
  Qualifying test scores from the SAT, ACT or EPT can be used to satisfy the Assessment restriction only; however, *eligibility will not be established for enrollment into English and math classes.

• Early Assessment Program (EAP)
  New as of Fall 2011.  Qualifying English status may be used for Reading & English eligibility. Qualifying math status may be used for math eligibility. Submit STAR report for review.

• CLEP / AP Exams
  Passing scores on English and math exams from the Advanced Placement (AP) or CLEP can be used to grant college credit for math and English courses (contact the Assessment Office for more information on these exams).  

• Exempt Classes Only (no documentation required)
  Students enrolling in only performance classes (e.g., drawing, etc.), activity classes (e.g., P.E., etc.) or other specified classes. Check the list of exempt classes here or contact the Assessment Office (895-2350).
• One or Two Classes
  Students enrolling in one or two non-exempt classes who do not intend to earn a degree or certificate. Assessment is necessary if you plan on enrolling in any reading, English, math or ESL class. Also, prerequisites are still enforced at the time of registration for science courses.