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The Mathematics Placement Test

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

Critical Information About Math Placement

> Students must take the UPT no later than 72 hours before attending orientation. Those who attend orientation without having taken the exam will not be allowed to register for classes.

> The Unified Placement Test can be taken a maximum of two (2) times after May 5, 2008. If you have taken the test previously, you are allowed two additional attempts.

> All students are strongly advised to take the online practice test before attempting the exam. ASU also holds summer math refresher workshops on campus for students who would like additional assistance with reviewing key concepts.

Take the Unified Mathematics Placement Test for mathematics

  1. First: Take the Practice Test
  2. Next: What Does My Score Mean?
  3. Clear the Private Data / Browsing History / Cache in your Browser
  4. If you are ready: Take the Unified Placement Test

Note: The online placement test requires your ASURITE User ID and Password, which are included in your application confirmation letter. For help activating your user ID, click here.

If the placement test system appears to be down or not working at all please check for outage information at www.asu.edu/systemstatus or send an email to placement@fym.la.asu.edu.


If you have any problems or questions with Math placement, send e-mail to placement@fym.la.asu.edu

Check Placement Test Scores

Students who score below 60 on the UPT must enroll in Intermediate Algebra through the Math Refresher Program during the first semester at ASU through the Math Refresher Program. Intermediate Algebra strengthens math skills and prepares students for the rigors of college mathematics. It is taught by the Maricopa County Community Colleges on the ASU campuses. To learn more, please see the Math Refresher Program website.

If your major requires calculus, scroll down to the Majors Requiring Calculus table. All other students, please use the Non-Calculus Track table.

MAJORS NOT REQUIRING CALCULUS

For students whose major requires completion of College Mathematics (MAT 142)

(View your major's critical requirements to verify your math requirement)

Score Required Course
0 - 59 Intermediate Algebra
Taught at ASU by the Maricopa County Community Colleges. For more information on this requirement, click here.
60 or higher MAT 142 College Mathematics (MA)

 

ADVANCED MATH TRACK

For students whose major requires Finite Math, Brief Calculus, Pre-Calculus, or higher

(View your major's critical requirements to verify your math requirement)

Score RequiredCourse
0 - 59 Intermediate Algebra
Taught at ASU by the Maricopa County Community Colleges. For more information on this requirement, click here.
60 - 74 MAT 117 College Algebra
(Credit is not awarded for ASU's General Studies, Mathematical Studies)
75 or higher MAT 119 Finite Math (MA) or MAT170 Pre-Calculus (MA) or MAT 210 Brief Calculus (MA)
Your placement depends on degree program requirements and credit upon entry. See your academic advisor to determine the correct math class for you.
For higher level math courses Students considering any of the other first-semester calculus courses such as MAT 251 - Calculus for the Life Sciences, MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I or MAT 270 - Calculus I, need to take the Calculus Readiness Exam. See the Mathematics Placement Testing Web Placement web page for more information.