Guided Studies

Guided Studies is designed for students whose placement scores indicate the need to strengthen academic skills before entering college level courses. Guided Studies students are required to take the appropriate preparatory courses and are restricted from other college level courses their first term. Students take a 3-credit developmental reading course (RD087) linked with a 3-credit Effective Learning 115R (EL115R), which is transferrable as an elective at most colleges and universities. (Check transfer tool for more information.) Advisors assist students in selecting other preparatory classes and/or program classes, depending on their needs. Guided Studies support is offered at Main Campus. Students in Cottage Grove and Florence should see the campus advisor at their location.

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