Early College Placement
Eligibility & Prerequisite Information
Early College enrollment is open to qualified high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Some courses have prerequisite requirements. These prerequisites ensure that you are academically prepared for your college class. It’s important that you meet with your high school counselor to determine if you have the appropriate placement scores on file prior to registering for courses. See below for current prerequisite information. If you have not taken the ACT or need to schedule a placement test, please contact your HCC campus or regional center to set up a testing date.
HCC is making positive changes to impact student enrollment. We can now utilize GPA for placement into math and English classes.
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Placement Scores & GPA Requirements
| Test/GPA | Prerequisite Course | GPA | ACT | ACCUPLACER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENG 101 Composition I |
N/A |
CUM GPA ≥ 3.0 after 5 semesters |
18+ Reading & English |
225+ Reading & Writing |
|
MAT 103* Intermediate Algebra |
MAT 100* Beginning Algebra with grade ≥ C |
CUM GPA ≥ 2.75 |
19+ Math |
250+ (QAS) |
|
MAT 104 College Algebra |
MAT 103* Intermediate Algebra with grade ≥ C |
≥ 3.25 CUM GPA |
22+ Math |
263+ (QAS) |
|
MAT 105 Trigonometry |
MAT 104 College Algebra with grade ≥ C |
CUM GPA ≥ 3.0 |
23+ Math |
260+ (AAF) |
|
MAT 106 Calculus |
MAT 105 Trigonometry with grade ≥ C |
≥ 3.0 CUM GPA |
25+ Math |
276+ (AAF) |
|
MAT 203 Basic Statistics / MAT 108 Contemporary Math |
MAT 103* Intermediate Algebra with grade ≥ C |
≥ 3.0 CUM GPA |
19+ Math |
255+ (QAS) |
|
CHM 111 Chemistry 1 |
MAT 103* Intemediate Algebra with grade ≥ C |
≥ 3.25 CUMP GPA |
22+ Math |
263+ (QAS) |
|
PS 203 College Physics |
MAT 104 College Algebra with grade ≥ C |
≥ 3.0 CUM GPA |
25+ Math |
276+ (AAF) |
*Remedial math courses will no longer be offered beginning Summer 2026.
Chart updated Spring 2025 (4/7/2025) - download a print-friendly copy here.