Reading Placement Policy
Reading ability is essential for college success.
That is why the course Reading Strategies (READ 145) is offered. All students may take this course to brush up on their reading and study skills, but some students are required to take the course based on placement. Placement is first determined using ACT Reading, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 11th Grade Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy scores that have been taken in the last five years.
Placement can be challenged by taking the ACCUPLACER examination and obtaining the cutoff score below. This placement may be challenged twice, and there is an $20 charge plus $3.50 RegisterBlast fee for each challenge. You can find study resources for .
Register for ACCUPLACER
The SDSU Reading Placement policy is also posted online.
| Placement | ACT Reading | ACCUPLACER Next Gen | Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read 145 Reading Strategies | 1-17 | Reading 200-260 | 0-2582 |
| Requirement Met | 18-36 | Reading 261-plus | 2583-plus |
Transfer Students: The requirement to take READ 145 will be waived if a student transfers in a comparable three-credit reading course with a grade of RS or C (or equivalent) or better. Transfer students with 30 or more credits completed and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of transfer are exempt from completing the remedial reading course (regardless of ACT/SAT scores). Please visit the Registrar's webpage for the READ 145 Exemption form.
