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High School Student Enrollment Criteria

In demonstrating readiness, a student must meet one of the criteria established for each type of course in which they want to be registered:

Admission Criteria for Transfer Non-Math Courses

A transfer course is any course that a college offers and will transcript in fulfillment of the requirements for a Degree or Certificate that is designed to transfer (e.g., AA, AS, AA&S, AFA, Uniform Certificate of General Studies).

Cumulative High School GPA*SATPSATACT
3.0ERW Score of 480 or higherERW score of 390 or higher18 or higher on English and Writing Subject area test

In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria above, a dual/concurrent enrollment student must meet all course pre/corequisites as listed in the VCCS Master Course File and established by the college at which the student is enrolled in the course.

Admission Criteria for Transfer Math Courses

A transfer course is any course that a college offers and will transcript in fulfillment of the requirements for a Degree or Certificate that is designed to transfer (e.g., AA, AS, AA&S, AFA, Uniform Certificate of General Studies).

SubjectHigh School GPASATPSATACT
Math 154Cumulative 3.0 and 2.0 (C) grade or higher in a high school math courseERW Score of 480 or higher and Math score of 530 or higherERW score of 390 or higher and Math score of 500 or higher22 or higher on Math subject area test
Math 161 & 167Cumulative 3.0 and 2.0 (C) grade or higher in Algebra 2 or a higher-level math courseERW Score of 480 or higher and Math score of 530 or higherN/A22 or higher on Math subject area test

In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria above, a dual/concurrent enrollment student must meet all course pre/corequisites as listed in the VCCS Master Course File and established by the college at which the student is enrolled in the course.

Admission Criteria for Career and Technical (CTE) Courses

A career and technical (CTE) course is any course that the college offers and will transcript in fulfillment of the requirements for degrees and certificates that are not designed for transfer (e.g., AAS, Certificate, Career Studies Certificates).

Cumulative High School GPA*SATPSATACT
2.0ERW Score of 480 or higherERW score of 390 or higher18 or higher on English and Writing Subject area test

*Cumulative GPA may be weighted or unweighted and may be self-reported