All degree-seeking students at College of Saint Mary must demonstrate basic competencies in English and mathematics. Students are placed in the appropriate English and/or math course based upon their ACT/SAT scores or their transfer credits. In the absence of these scores or appropriate transfer credits, a placement exam will determine the appropriate level of course as required by their academic program. A student may request to take the placement exam in lieu of using the ACT/SAT scores for placement. All students without AP scores, dual enrollment, transfer credit, or ACT/SAT scores will be required to complete math and English placement exams.