English Placement

English Placement at Highline

Placement paths depend on your individual situation. Look at the list below and select the sentence that best describes you. Click on the link for more information about your English placement options.

• I am a current Running Start student
• I have a U.S. high school diploma but no college experience yet
• I am transferring from a U.S. college with college-level courses (2-year or 4-year)
• I want to move from ESOL programs to credit-level courses at Highline
• I am an ESL (ESOL) student from another school
• I want to move from GED to credit-level courses at Highline
• I am an international student on an F-1 Visa
• I am unsure: Contact Entry Advising

English Course Map

Students eligible for English 101 Placement

Students have three options, based on assessment and guidance from their entry advisor.

1. Option 1

   English 101 (5 credits) OR

2. Option 2

   English 101 Plus (10 credits) OR

3. Option 3

   English 099 (5 credits, preps for 101)     

   • After completing English 099 students then register for English 101 (5 credits)

Students NOT eligible for English 101 Placement

Students have one option, followed by two options, based on assessment and guidance from the entry advisor.

1. First Step

   English 097 (10 credits)

And then, based on grades and instructor recommendation, students should then take either:

1. Option 1

   English 101 Plus (10 credits) OR

2. Option 2

   English 101 (5 credits)

Credit versus Pre-College Courses

• English 101 and English 101 Plus Support count for the college degree.
• English 097 and English 099 are pre-college courses. Financial aid can be used for these courses, but they do not count toward the degree requirements.

Prepare

If Entry Advising recommends that you take the ACCUPLACER Assessment, here are free practice tests and learning resources to help students prepare to succeed.

Questions?

Contact Entry Advising for assistance. Entry Advising is located in the Upper lobby of Building 6, or call (206) 592-3620 or email entryadvising@highline.edu.