Important Information About FIRST YEAR Math Placement

ASU requires all incoming freshmen to complete the Unified Placement Test (UPT) for mathematics and enroll in the appropriate math course as determined by their score. Students who expect to enroll in calculus (MAT 251, MAT 265, MAT 270, APM265 or higher math) during their first semester also must take the Calculus Placement Exam and achieve a score of 36 or higher.

To learn more or take the Unified Placement Test, click here.

First Year Math

First Year Mathematics (or FYM) encompasses mathematics classes up to calculus, and introductory statistics courses. These are the classes used to satisfy university, college, and major requirements in mathematics, as well as providing the first courses for students wishing to major or minor in math.

Almost all FYM classes have a small number of students. The FYM faculty is devoted to the practice of teaching of mathematics and statistics, and is one of the largest such faculties at a university.

Site Highlights

• Course Home Pages: most FYM courses are offered with multiple sections. These pages provide information which should be applicable to any section of the course.
• For Students: a collection of links to various resources useful to students, particularly when taking FYM courses.
• Online Courses: a list the FYM courses currently being offered with internet sections.
• University/College Mathematics Requirements: an explanation of which courses satisfy the University's General Studies requirement in Mathematics, and the mathematics proficiency requirement for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Testing Center: hours of operation and rules for use of the Mathematics Testing Center.
• Tutor Center: hours of operation and information about the Mathematics Testing Center.
• Placement Tests: most FYM courses have a placement test to help students find the right place to start in their mathematics education at ASU.
• For Faculty: a collection of links for FYM faculty