Students must earn three credits in both Quantitative Reasoning (Math) and Intermediate Writing (Composition) to complete the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) Categories 1A and 1B. Refer to the General Catalog for more information.

Students (aside from first semester transfer and readmitted students) who have earned 60 or more CSU and transfer credits combined and who have not completed three credits of Category 1B (Math) and three credits of Category 1A will have a hold placed on their account preventing registration. Students are notified by email, each term prior to registration, that they need to complete the Category 1B (Math) and/or Category 1A requirement if they have not already done so. When a student has earned 60 or more credits, the email will include notification of the hold and information on how to remove it.

Removing Category 1B Holds

To remove a Category 1B Hold, first work with your academic advisor to determine whether or not the Math Placement Tool is necessary for the class you want to take. If you have not completed the Math Placement Process, you can find information and preparation materials on the Quantitative Reasoning (Math) Department website.

Once you know you have the necessary prerequisites, refer to the Class Schedule in your RAMweb account to select the appropriate Category 1B course(s) to satisfy the requirement. If you are not sure which course you should take, consult with your advisor/academic support coordinator or refer to your Degree Progress Audit found in RAMweb.

After you complete the Math Placement Tool, check your scores in your RAMweb account. You can find your scores by Logging into RAMweb, selecting Menu, then “Records,” and finally “Placement Exam Results.”

Once you can see your results and have confirmed with your advisor on the best course for your academic needs, please contact The Hub no sooner than the day after completing the Math Placement Tool to have the hold removed and to be registered for your selected Category 1B course(s).

• You must complete the required Category 1B course during the term that the hold was in effect.
• If you drop or withdraw from the Category 1B course(s), you will have the hold placed on your record again prior to registration the next term.
• It is in your best interest to complete the Category 1B requirement as quickly as possible.

If you have documentable extenuating circumstances for why you cannot complete the Category 1B requirement during the term the hold has been placed for, please work with your Academic Advisor to submit a Category 1B appeal form to request the hold be removed for one term.

Removing Category 1A Holds

For more information concerning Category 1A Holds, please refer to the composition website.

To remove a Category 1A Hold, select the appropriate composition course from the Class Schedule in RAMweb and contact The Hub to have your hold removed.

• You must complete the required Category 1A course during the term the hold was in effect.
• If you drop or withdraw from the Category 1A course, you will have the hold placed on your record again prior to registration the next term.
• It is in your best interest to complete the Category 1A requirement as quickly as possible.

If you have documentable extenuating circumstances for why you cannot complete Category 1A during the term the hold has been placed for, please work with your Academic Advisor to submit a Category 1A appeal form to request the hold be removed for one term.