All Students will now have the opportunity to enroll in transfer-level coursework in English and Math. Students will be required to complete the online self guided assessment to determine recommended course placement. These changes are based on the implementation of new legislation called AB705.
View your placement results in your InSite account. From your InSite dashboard, click on "Ed Planning", then under "Timeline" click on Placements.
Placement is one of the most important steps in the enrollment process. At Los Medanos College, we want to help you succeed, and part of your success as a college student depends on enrolling in courses that are right for you.
After applying to LMC and completing the online orientation, complete the placement process to get recommendations for your first-term Math, English or ESL classes.
English Placement
As an LMC student, you have the opportunity to enroll in a transfer-level English course regardless of past experiences with English. However, before students can register, it is required to complete the online self guided assessment to provide the student with a recommended course placement.
LMC Transfer-level English:
English 100 – College Composition (3 units) English 100 is an introductory college-level course designed to help students develop critical reading, thinking and writing skills. This course is offered face-to-face, fully online, or hybrid.
OR
English 100E- Enhanced College Composition (4 units) English 100E is an introductory college-level course designed to develop critical reading, thinking and writing skills while enhancing students' validation, encouragement, skills practice, time with their thoughts, reading and writing practice, and with guidance from the instructor. This course is offered face-to-face, fully online, or hybrid. Only 3 units transfer to UC. Please note that only 3 of the 4 units are UC transferrable.
ESL Placement
Are you a non-native English speaker who wants and/or needs to learn and improve your ability to communicate in English?
Well, we are here to help you!
The ESL department's mission is to serve and support any and all immigrant, refugee, and international students whose first language is not English learn, practice, apply, and ultimately acquire both general and academic English language and communication skills, strategies, and abilities for personal, social, civic, educational, and/or career purposes.
What is the ESL Guided Self Placement (GSP)?
The ESL Guided Self Placement [GSP] is an online survey that helps you choose the
correct level for your ESL classes.
The ESL GSP:
- Requires Internet access
- Will take approx 5 minutes of your time
- Will give you information about credit & non-credit options in the ESL Department
- Will tell you what classes you should register for
For more information about the ESL department at LMC, please visit the ESL department website.
Math Placement
As an LMC student, you have the opportunity to enroll in a transfer-level Math Course regardless of your past experiences with Math. However, before students can register, it is required to complete the online self-guided assessment to provide you with a recommended course placement. Please see below for the recommended entry course placement for your major:
- STEM Majors:
o Math 155 (Pre-Calculus – 4 units) is a course that involves creating mathematical models and solving equations using the family of functions typically found in Calculus. A large portion of this course is trigonometry. Math 155 transfers to UC and CSU. . Linked Co-requisite Algebra Skills Courses (Math 155s) are also available for certain sections.
o Math-210 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry I – 4 units) studies techniques of differentiation and an introduction to integration. Transfers to UC and CSU. Linked Co-requisite Algebra Skills courses (Math 210s) are also available for certain sections.
- Non-STEM Majors
o Math 110 (Introduction to Statistics – 4 units) covers topics including study design, data analysis and statistical decision-making based on probability. Math 110 transfers to UC and CSU. Linked Co-requisite Algebra Skills Courses (Math 110s) are also available for certain sections.
o Math 120 (Number Systems – 4 units) This course is for prospective elementary school teachers. You will learn the concepts and theory of arithmetic as it relates to the Common Core Math Standards. Math 120 transfers to CSU.
o Math 125 (Quantitative Reasoning – 4 units) is designed for students in arts and humanities majors. This course explores mathematical modeling and problem solving in real life contexts, including unit conversions, statistics, the mathematics of finance, and voting and apportionment. Transfers to CSU.
o Math 140 (Applied Calculus – 4 units) studies topics that include the derivative and the integral and their application to business fields. Math 140 transfers to UC and CSU. Linked Co-requisite Algebra Skills Courses (Math 140s) are also available for certain sections.
For more information, please visit the Math Department’s Choosing the Right Math Course Website for specific recommendations for your path of study.
If you need further assistance, see a counselor.
Instructions
Please make sure to report accurately, only two submissions per subject are permitted. Second submissions may require a high school transcript. To begin, review the log-in instructions below:
User name = your first initial + last name + last 3 digits of your LMC Student ID
Number. Example: jsmith123
Password = your six digit birth date (mmddyy) for first login or your personal password
you set up.
Students are required to submit an English, ESL, and Math Guided Self-Placement to take these courses at LMC.
TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE GUIDED SELF-PLACEMENT CLICK THE BUTTONS BELOW:
English and Math Guided Self-Placement
Results from the online placement will be used to determine initial placement. Based on your placement results, if you do not have a placement or feel your placement doesn’t accurately reflect your skill level, please view placement alternatives.
Bring copies of your AP test scores
- Your AP scores might offer you better placement than the Online Placement.
Access Your Placement Scores via InSite Portal
Please allow 5-7 business days for our office to process your placement.