AB 1705 Placement & Support
AB 1705: Your Fast Track to Graduation
AB 1705 is a California law designed to help you begin your college journey in the classes that count—transfer-level English and Math. By starting at the right level from day one, you can save time, save money, and stay on track toward your degree or transfer goals.
Experience Higher Success Rates in CollegeIf you begin in transfer-level courses, you're significantly more likely to complete them than if you start in remedial classes.
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What to Do Next
Ready to move forward? Use these steps to confirm your placement, choose the right math or English course, and connect with support services that can help you stay on track.
1. Check Your Placement in MyPortal.
Student Registration → My Records → View My Placement Results
2. Meet with a Counselor. Discuss which Math or English course best aligns with your major or transfer plan.
3. Enroll in Your Courses
Start building your schedule based on your placement results.
4. Ask for Help if You Need It!
It’s totally normal to feel unsure about which math course fits your academic goals. Meeting with a counselor is the best way to explore your options and make an informed decision.
Beginning July 1, 2025, students will have open access to enroll in Math 1A: Calculus I. This removes placement barriers and helps STEM students stay on track.
Not sure if calculus is the right course for your major?
Complete the Math Guided Self-Placement to choose the course that best fits your academic
pathway.
Contact Us
Testing & Assessment Center
Student Services Building 8200
Room 8212
(650.949.7743
fhtesting@fhda.edu
