Multiple Measures

There are many ways to determine which first-year GE English and math/qualitative reasoning (QR) courses are right for each student. Factors known as “multiple measures” are used to evaluate each student’s academic preparation in these subjects.

Please Note:

  • The CSU no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses.
  • If accepted to a CSU campus, ACT or SAT test scores can be used as one of the measures for students to enroll in the appropriate mathematics or English (written communication) courses.  
  • For more information on admission criteria, please visit the First-Year Student Guidance and the First-Year Student Frequently Asked Questions pages.
 
Multiple Measures for Placement Include:

Calculation includes "a-g" courses from grades 10th and 11th as reported on the Calstate Apply application.

Multiple Measures Overview

Learn how multiple measures are used for placement in first-year GE English and math/QR courses:

Multiple Measures for English • Multiple Measures for Math Non-STEM • Multiple Measures for Math STEM

Calculation includes 9th, 10th and 11th grade math courses completed in Area C and quantitative reasoning courses completed in Area G as reported on the CalState Apply application.

Note: algebra 1 and geometry courses taken in middle school and reported on the CalState Apply application will also be included.

Multiple Measures Overview

Learn how multiple measures are used for placement in first-year GE English and math/QR courses:

Multiple Measures for English • Multiple Measures for Math Non-STEM • Multiple Measures for Math STEM

  • Approved high school English and math/quantitative reasoning courses completed with a C- or better.
    • English: CSU Expository Reading and Writing (ERWC), Advanced Placement (AP), Weighted Honors English
    • Math: 12th grade approved year-long math courses beyond Algebra II.
  • College coursework completed with a grade of C- or better that satisfies GE Area A2 (written communication) and B4 (math/quantitative reasoning).

Multiple Measures Overview

Learn how multiple measures are used for placement in first-year GE English and math/QR courses:

Multiple Measures for English • Multiple Measures for Math Non-STEM • Multiple Measures for Math STEM

Multiple measures for English
Multiple measures for math non‑STEM
Multiple measures for math STEM