High school transcripts are now being used to help determine proper placement of students into English courses. Students transferring to College of San Mateo with credit in college English can use their transcripts to assist with placement. Students who feel that their high school or college transcripts do not reflect their current abilities should inquire about alternative placement measures. Regardless of placement, students who would prefer to receive extra support in reading and writing skills in their first semester of college composition should enroll in English 105.

The English program consists of transfer and non-transfer courses in composition, creative writing, literature, film, modern language, and communication. Entering students should enroll first in one of the following courses in composition:

The English requirement for the A.A./A.S. degree may be completed with additional units chosen from the following:

Note that English C1000 (formerly 100) or C1000E (formerly 105) with a grade of C or higher is the prerequisite for English 110, English C1001 (formerly 165).

English/Literature transfer courses are those numbered below 800; English/Literature Non-Transfer courses are those numbered 800 or above.

The following English course is credit-bearing but not degree-applicable, which means that the units count for the purpose of financial aid but not toward the A.A./A.S. degree: 850.

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.