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Criteria for Initial Course Placement

Literature, Performing Arts and Humanities

Level
 
ACT Arts/Lit Score
 
COMPASS Score
 
 
A/B
 
1-4
 
0-45
 
 
C
 
5-7
 
46-70
 
 
D
 
8-10
 
71-90
 
 
Done
 
11+
 
91-99

The test score criteria are used as guidelines for initial placement. However, students will generally be admitted to courses with instructor permission. Also, additional criteria/prerequisites apply to some courses. Please consult the RIT Catalog for specific details pertaining to each course. A/B-Level courses are numbered 100-199; C-Level courses are numbered 200-249; and D-Level courses are numbered 250-299.

 

Social Sciences

Level
 
ACT Soc. Sci/Sci Score
 
COMPASS Score
 
 
A/B
 
1-5
 
0-45
 
 
C
 
6-8
 
46-70
 
 
D
 
9-11
 
71-90
 
 
Done
 
12+
 
91-99

The test score criteria are used as guidelines for initial placement. However, students will generally be admitted to courses with instructor permission. Also, additional criteria/prerequisites apply to some courses. Please consult the RIT Catalog for specific details pertaining to each course. A/B-Level courses are numbered 100-199; C-Level courses are numbered 200-249; and D-Level courses are numbered 250-299.

 

Communication Studies courses can be used to satisfy the Social Sciences and Humanities requirements for the AOS degree. For more information, please visit the Communication Studies and Services Department website.