When students need additional preparation to transition into college-level courses, Victoria College requires them to enroll in academic foundations courses based on areas identified in their Academic Foundations Plan.Students will enroll in these courses until the AFP is complete.

VC provides two levels of academic foundation courses for those students whose AFP requires writing and reading, and three levels for those whose AFP requires additional preparation in mathematics. Students are assigned to a level based on their THEA or COMPASS scores (or other state-approved placement exams).

Students enrolled in AFP can progress from level I to level II by earning a grade of SA (Satistfactory) or SB (Satisfactory) or SC (Satisfactory) in their level I courses.

Students enrolled in writing and/or reading level II courses can progress to collegel-level courses by earning a garde of SA or SB or SC in their Level II courses.

For students enrolled in an AFP that includes mathematics, it is possible to progress to College Mathematics, Statistics or level III after successful completion of a level II course with the grade of SA or SB or SC. Level III is required in order to demostrate readiness for college algebra, and must be completed with an SA or SB or SC. 

In the area of mathematics, students may elect to enroll in a multi-level course in which they demonstrate competency by completing modules at levels I, II and/or III. Students earning a T in this multi-level math class are considered TSI complete and can progress to College Mathematics, Statistics or level II if more math is needed for the students' program or degree. 

Students needing the same level of English and Reading may elect to enroll in a dual content course (FAWR I or II). Competency will be demonstrated through comprehension and written analysis of various literary texts as well as the production of college-level essays. 

A grade of SA or SB or SC or UD or UF will be assigned accordingly. These grades are not used for graduation purposes and the courses do not apply to the number of credits required for a degree or certificate.

Students who are not college ready in two or more areas will be required to enroll in the College Success: Oncourse class as part of their AFP. 

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