Placement Guidelines

Any Score:

  • Enroll in EN 103. Some students may wish to enroll in EN 101 for extra writing practice.

  • 3 on either AP English test (Language or Literature) = Student enrolls in EN 103 (was 102).
  • 3 on both AP English tests (Language and Literature) = EN 103 credit (was 101-102 credit) and places student into 200-level literature courses. (Note: Students who earn a 3 on one exam and a 4 on the other exam will not earn credit beyond EN 103).
  • 4 or 5 on either AP English test (Language or Literature) = EN 103 credit (was 101-102 credit) and qualifies student for optional placement into Honors sections of 200-level literature surveys (EN 215, 216, 219, or 220).
  • 4 or 5 on both AP English tests (Language and Literature) = EN 103 credit (was 101-102 credit) and 3 additional hours of elective humanities credit (TRGS HU 197). Students with these scores also qualify for optional placement into Honors sections of 200-level literature surveys (EN 215, 216, 219, or 220).

 

The English Department does not accept CLEP test scores for placement credit

  • 4 or 5 on IB English (HL) substitutes for EN 103 credit and places students into 200-level literature courses.

  • High school GPA at or above 3.0 = Enroll in EN 103.
  • High school GPA below 3.0 = Enroll in EN 101.

  • Qualify for EN 104. Limited sections available. If none are available, enroll in EN 103.
  • No non-Honors overrides for EN 104.

  • Qualify for EN 104. Two sections in the Spring semester are reserved for Blount scholars.