If a student chooses to take a math or English course and does not have the qualifying ACT scores, the students must take the Accuplacer Placement Assessment. Students are strongly encouraged to study before testing.
For more information about preparing for the Accuplacer, visit Review for Accuplacer Placement Assessment. Shelton State also offers free Accuplacer Help Sessions.
English & math Placement Criteria
Placement for Math 100
18 or higher ACT math subscore
OR
High School GPA of 2.75 or higher AND a grade of “A” or “B” in high school Algebra II, Pre-calculus, or Calculus
OR
253 or higher on the ACCUPLACER QAS
Placement for Math 112
20 or higher ACT math Subscore
OR
267 or higher on the ACCUPLACER QAS
Placement for English 101
18 or higher ACT English subscore
OR
Level 5 on the ACCUPLACER QAS