Southern is committed to students being enrolled in the appropriate level English, Math, and World Language courses and we strongly believe in a placement process that helps us determine the best courses to meet your individual skill level while also challenging you to excel. 

Our advising team will work with you to build your first-semester schedule at your New Student Orientation Session or Transfer Student Advising meeting to ensure you start strong. Therefore, it is very important that you submit your placement materials well in advance of your orientation session or transfer advising meeting to ensure that you will be able to receive a schedule.