Demonstration of College-Level Communication and Computation

In order to meet the prerequisite requirements for some courses at Florida SouthWestern State College, you will need to demonstrate readiness for college–level communication and/or computation. Below are the ways you can demonstrate college readiness in each area.

If you need assistance determining if you are college ready in communication and/or computation, please contact Testing Services.

Readiness for college-level communication and computation both can be shown by either one of the following:

• Entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003–2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma. (F.S. 1008.30(4)(a))

  • Submit your final official high school transcript to the Office of Admissions.

• Demonstration of active–duty status in any branch of the United States Armed Services. (F.S. 1008.30(4)(a))

  • Provide evidence of active status to the Office of Admissions to request exemption from testing.

• Previously earned an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, or bachelor's degree.

• Achievement of an accelerated credit program passing score in the areas of reading, writing, and/or math. (F.S. 1007.27)

  • Send your official score report to the Office of the Registrar.

Readiness for college–level communication only can be shown by proof of one the following for reading and one of the following for writing:

• Completion of two (2) courses in the areas of humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences with grades of "C" or higher.

  • For a list of appropriate college–level courses, visit the General Education Program Guide web page.
  • Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation of college credits.

• Completion of an exit–level developmental course in reading and writing with a grade of “C” or higher.

  • Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation of college credits.

• Evidence of previous placement in ENC1101 English Composition I or ENC1102 English Composition II.
• Proof of college–level reading and writing scores via a common placement. Read how to Resolve the Assessment Hold Via Test Scores.
• Proof of meeting or exceeding the standard score on any of the authorized alternative assessments for reading and writing.

Readiness for college-level computation only can be shown by the proof of one of the following:

• Completion with a grade of "C" or higher of an exit–level developmental course in math.
• Evidence of previous placement into a college–level math course.
• Proof of college–level math score on common placement. Read how to Resolve the Assessment Hold Via Test Scores.
• Proof of meeting or exceeding the standard score on any of the authorized alternative assessments for math.