Chadron State College
Chadron State College

Transitional Studies

Placement Requirements

Students in classroom

Chadron State College places incoming freshmen in Math and English courses based on ACT or SAT scores according to the following guidelines.

English

ACT English and Reading 19 and above
SAT Writing & Language 26 and above and SAT Reading 25 and above 

 SLO #2 Course

ACT English and/or Reading less than 19
SAT Writing & Language less than 26 and/or SAT Reading less than 25

 CSC English Placement Test Required*

Math Placement by ACT/SAT Scores

ACT Math 19 and above
SAT Math 24.5 and above

Please contact your advisor and refer to the course catalog to determine which math course is most appropriate for your major.

ACT Math 16-18
SAT Math 21.5-24

Math 102
Pre-College Algebra

ACT Math less than 16
SAT Math less than 21.5

Math 101
Pre-Algebra

All Transitional Studies students enrolled in MATH 101 and/or ENG 111 are required to take Education 121: The Academic Life, which is a college and career success course.
Course Descriptions