The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles is committed to student success. We recognize that students come with many strengths and skill sets. To help us determine academic preparation, especially in the areas of English and mathematics, we have selected the ACCUPLACER test. Exceptions to taking the ACCUPLACER test will be granted to:

1. Those with transferable college credits in 100-level and above mathematics and/or English courses (grades of “C” or higher).

2. Those with scores of 450 or higher in the verbal portion of the SAT and/or 400 or above in the mathematics portion.

3. Those with a composite score of 17 or higher on the ACT

4. Those with Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 3 or higher in English and/or mathematics.

5. Those with a CLEP score of 50 or greater on the Math or English Composition exam.

To ensure proper placement in English and mathematics courses, entering students are required to take this diagnostic test. Based on the results of the academic placement test, students may be required to take transitional studies courses. The courses included in this program are designed to help build and strengthen the basic foundation skills. To receive the benefits of such a program, students must enroll in the courses in their first quarter. Students enrolled in transitional studies classes may be required to take from three to six credits in addition to their normal program of study credit requirements. Students must successfully complete such courses with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress in their program. These credits will increase the total number of credits students must take, and they will not count towards graduation nor do they count in the CGPA. However, they will be included in determining the maximum timeframe and the incremental completion rate. These credits will be charged at the current per-credit-hour rate. Transitional studies courses may be individually attempted no more than three (3) times. Failure to do so will result in termination.