All Students will now have the opportunity to enroll in transfer-level coursework in English and Math. Students will be required to complete the online self guided assessment to determine recommended course placement. These changes are based on the implementation of new legislation called AB705.
View your placement results in your InSite account. From your InSite dashboard, click on "Ed Planning", then under "Timeline" click on Placements.
Placement Process
Placement is one of the most important steps in the enrollment process. At Los Medanos College, we want to help you succeed, and part of your success as a college student depends on enrolling in courses that are right for you.
After applying to LMC and completing the online orientation, complete the placement process to get recommendations for your first-term Math, English or ESL classes.
English Placement
As an LMC student, you have the opportunity to enroll in a transfer-level English course regardless of past experiences with English. However, before students can register, it is required to complete the online self guided assessment to provide the student with a recommended course placement.
LMC Transfer-level English:
English 100 – College Composition (3 units) English 100 is an introductory college-level course designed to help students develop critical reading, thinking and writing skills. This course is offered face-to-face, fully online, or hybrid.
OR
English 100E- Enhanced College Composition (4 units) English 100E is an introductory college-level course designed to develop critical reading, thinking and writing skills while enhancing students' validation, encouragement, skills practice, time with their thoughts, reading and writing practice, and with guidance from the instructor. This course is offered face-to-face, fully online, or hybrid. Only 3 units transfer to UC. Please note that only 3 of the 4 units are UC transferrable.
ESL Placement
Are you a non-native English speaker who wants and/or needs to learn and improve your ability to communicate in English?
Well, we are here to help you!
The ESL department's mission is to serve and support any and all immigrant, refugee, and international students whose first language is not English learn, practice, apply, and ultimately acquire both general and academic English language and communication skills, strategies, and abilities for personal, social, civic, educational, and/or career purposes.
What is the ESL Guided Self Placement (GSP)?
The ESL Guided Self Placement [GSP] is an online survey that helps you choose the
correct level for your ESL classes.
The ESL GSP:
- Requires Internet access
- Will take approx 5 minutes of your time
- Will give you information about credit & non-credit options in the ESL Department
- Will tell you what classes you should register for
For more information about the ESL department at LMC, please visit the ESL department website.
Math Placement
At LMC, we encourage you to take transfer-level math your first year. There are lots of ways to achieve this! Once you've completed the placement process, explore our recommended math course sequences based on your interest area.
If you need further assistance, see a counselor.
Instructions
Please make sure to report accurately, only two submissions per subject are permitted. Second submissions may require a high school transcript. To begin, review the log-in instructions below:
User name = your first initial + last name + last 3 digits of your LMC Student ID
Number. Example: jsmith123
Password = your six digit birth date (mmddyy) for first login or your personal password
you set up.
Students are required to submit an English, ESL, and Math Guided Self-Placement to take these courses at LMC.
TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE GUIDED SELF-PLACEMENT CLICK THE BUTTONS BELOW:
English and Math Guided Self-Placement
Results from the online placement will be used to determine initial placement. Based on your placement results, if you do not have a placement or feel your placement doesn’t accurately reflect your skill level, please view placement alternatives.
Bring copies of your AP test scores
- Your AP scores might offer you better placement than the Online Placement.
Access Your Placement Scores via InSite Portal
Please allow 5-7 business days for our office to process your placement.