English and Math Placement

English Placement

Students are placed in classes based on the proof of English level they submitted with their admission application. Students can refer to their Pre-Arrival Information for more details about their English placement.

Math Directed Self-Placement (DSP)

Applicants to Seattle Colleges are not required to demonstrate math proficiency at the time of admission. However:

University Transfer and High School Completion Plus students are encouraged to complete Math DSP as soon as possible in order to maximize their class choices. They must complete Math DSP prior to registering for their second quarter of full-time college study
Students intending to enroll in a Career Training program must complete Math DSP before admission to their specific program can be confirmed
IP Short-Term Certificate students might need to complete Math DSP, depending on the specialization and classes they select

Exemption From Math DSP

Students can waive Math DSP and meet math proficiency requirements any time by submitting one of the following test scores or transcripts, issued within the last three years:

SAT Math score of 550
ACT Math score of 22 or higher
AP score of 3 or higher in Calculus BC, or of 2 or higher in Calculus AB
proof they completed a college-level math course at another recognized post-secondary institution

Seattle Colleges uses Math DSP to evaluate math proficiency. DSP is not a test, but a tool that helps you evaluate your own skills in Math, to make sure you are placed at the correct level. Please visit your campus website for more details: North | Central | South.