ESL Guided Placement

Welcome, ESL students!

The fourth step of the registration process is course selection for math, English, and ESL. This process begins with completion of the Guided Placement Tool.

New ESL Placement Process

Cypress College has implemented a new placement process for guidance on choosing ESL courses. English Language Learners are invited to participate in this new process.

ESL Placement Process

Step 1: Guided Placement Tool
To use the tool:
Log in to myGateway
Go to the Cypress Tab
Select GSP and Complete the GSP

Step 2: ESL Guided Placement Tool (Log in to myGateway)

Step 3: Counseling Appointment Students should meet with a counselor for ESL course placement questions.

If you experience any problems using the ESL Guided placement tool, selecting a course, and/or registering for an ESL course, let us know, and we will help you through the process! Email esl@cypresscollege.edu.

Pathways for English Language Learners

Pathway for U.S. High School Graduates
or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, CHSPE)

These students have the right to access any ESL course, including ESL 110C, as well as ENGL 100C or ENGL 101C.

Pathway for All Other New ESL
Students

ESL students who have not earned a high school diploma (or equivalent) in the United States should engage in the ESL Placement Process (see above).

For more information about the credit ESL program at Cypress College, visit the ESL web page. For questions or help with ESL course placement and registration, email esl@cypresscollege.edu.