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 can be shown by proof of one the following for reading and one of the following for writing:

• Entered 9 th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003–2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma. (1008.30(4)(a) Florida Statute)
• Demonstration of active–duty status in any branch of the United States Armed Services. (1008.30(4)(a) Florida Statute)
• Successful completion of EAP 1500, EAP 1520, EAP 1540, and EAP 1560 with a “C” of higher.
• 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 webpage.

• Proof of college–level reading and writing scores via a common placement.
• Previously earned an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, or bachelor's degree.
• Evidence of previous placement in ENC1101 English Composition I or ENC1102 English Composition II.
• Completion of an exit–level developmental course in reading and writing with a grade of “C” or higher.

Readiness for college-level computation can be shown by the proof of 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. (1008.30(4)(a) Florida Statute)
• Demonstration of active-duty status in any branch of the United States Armed Services. (1008.30(4)(a) Florida Statute)
• 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.
• Previously earned an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, or bachelor's
• Proof of college–level math score on common placement.