Understanding Math Placement
Standard Math Pathway
If you entered with a weighted high school GPA below 2.7, or have not previously successfully completed a college-level math class, you will need to take a mathematics Accuplacer placement exam. You may sign up for a placement exam through the N360 (Navigate) App. If the results of the exam indicate you would benefit from some extra support in math, you may register for your chosen class but will be required to take MAT101- Foundational Mathematics Support Lab in the same semester.
These 100-level courses are as follows:
- MAT 103 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
- MAT107 – Quantitative Literacy for Health Care Studies
- MAT 123 -Mathematics for Childhood Educators I
- MAT 124 -Mathematics for Childhood Educators II
- MAT 128 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
- MAT 147 - Statistics
Please note that some Quantitative Reasoning (QR) general education courses offered outside the mathematics department will also require appropriate math placement.
Note for Transfer Students: If you have previously taken an Accuplacer assessment at your prior school, you may be able to use your placement results. Contact the CAAR Center for additional information.
Calculus Math Pathway
If you are planning to take MAT150 (Precalculus) or MAT220 (Calculus 1), you will be required to take the ALEKS PPL placement assessment. Your ALEKS PPL score will determine which course in the MAT 130 (College Algebra)—MAT 150 (Precalculus)—MAT 220 (Calculus 1) sequence you may enroll in. ALEKS PPL testing is offered at Summer Orientation, and by appointment through the Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) and Center for Accessible Academic Resources (CAAR).
MAT130 – College Algebra
Any student may enroll in College Algebra. Based on assessment results, you may be required to take MAT 101 along with MAT 130.
MAT150 - Precalculus
Depending on your assessment results, you may be required to complete MAT130 College Algebra prior to taking MAT150 or you may be able to take MAT150 with the co-requisite MAT101 lab.
MAT220 – Calculus I
Depending on your assessment results, you may be required to complete MAT150 prior to taking MAT220.
Additional notes regarding Calculus placement:
- Students who passed calculus in high school may take MAT220.
- Students who have achieved a score of 3 or better on the AP Calculus AB exam may take MAT221 – Calculus II and also will receive credit for MAT220.
- Students who receive a score of 3 or better on the AP Calculus BC exam will receive credit for both MAT220 and MAT221 and can continue on to higher level mathematics coursework.
Testing Appointments
Testing appointments will be regularly available throughout the advising and registration period. You may sign up for a testing appointment through the N360 Navigate App.