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Understanding Your
English Placement
Butte College is committed to helping you
complete transfer-level English in your first year.
Our new Butte College Career and Academic Profile tool gathers information like your high school records, college courses taken, and past academic experiences to make recommendations for English courses and supports. Even with a low high school GPA, you can be successful in a transfer-level English class.
English Placement
High School Performance Metrics |
Butte College Placement Recommendations |
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HS GPA: 2.6 and above |
ENGL 2 – Reading and Composition |
HS GPA: above 1.9 and below 2.6 |
ENGL 2 or ENGL 3 - Reading & Composition (with support) |
HS GPA: 1.9 and below |
ENGL 2 or ENGL 3 - Reading & Composition (with support) |
English 2 vs English 3
Butte College offers two transfer level English courses. You will choose either English 2 or English 3 based on your preference. To better understand Butte College english course offerings, review our English course descriptions.
English 2 & English 3 |
English 3 Additional Supports |
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Both courses are reading and writing intensive. English 2 is a better option for students who like to work independently and feel that their high school education prepared them well for college work. |
We know that it's hard to find confidence if you have struggled in the past. This course offers instruction that consciously builds community all semester, uses curriculum that affirms students' strengths, and grades in a way that allows for growth over time. |
Reading |
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Both courses challenge students to develop curiosity and connection to the reading. |
Feeling a little rusty? This course provides additional time and instruction in reading strategies. Besides more time with the instructor, these sections also have embedded support specialists. |
Writing |
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Both transfer-level courses have the same writing requirements and types of assignments. Both courses help students develop their writing process. |
This course offers more in-class support, including instructional assistants (tutors). English 3 instructors provide more guidance through the writing process, including conducting writing workshops during class and frequently allowing students to revise their work before or after it’s graded. |
Technology |
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Most instructors use Canvas and make readings and assignments available online. 21st century writing requires digital literacy. |
We understand that students often need more confidence using technology. With in class access to computers, students can practice researching, composing, and collaborating online, alongside a teacher, tutor and classmates to troubleshoot. |
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Career and Academic Assessment Center
SAS First Floor - Room 110
3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
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Amanda Montgomery
530-879-4119
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