Mathematics Placement Policy
The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Board of Regents has developed a standardized placement process for placement into math courses.
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Students have several options for placing into the most advanced level first mathematics or statistics class where they have a good chance of succeeding. Please see the math department for more information about placement.
Entering students without a current high school GPA (less than five years old) will be placed into math courses based upon their College Board ACCUPLACER score. For these students, there is no charge to take the ACCUPLACER the first time.
Students may challenge their placement by taking the ACCUPLACER up to two times. It should be noted that the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Board of Regents branching packages may be different than other states, so it is in their best interest to wait until they can take the exam at the SDSU Testing Center or use a voucher issued from the SDSU Testing Center to ensure they are taking the appropriate South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Board of Regents branching packages required. Check out the .
Need MATH 123-Calculus I?
To place into MATH 123, you must have a Math Index of 1300 or higher and score 16 or higher on the ACCUPLACER SD Calculus Readiness exam. Get more information on MATH 123 placement.
College Level Examination Program Exams
If you have strong math skills, consider taking a College Level Examination Program exam to establish proficiency in any of these courses. Successful completion of College Level Examination Program College Mathematics examination qualifies for MATH 103 credit, College Algebra examination qualifies for MATH 114 credit, the College Level Examination Program Precalculus examination qualifies for MATH 115 credit, and the College Level Examination Program Calculus I examination qualifies for MATH 123 credit. Make sure to confirm with your adviser that a College Level Examination Program exam is appropriate for your major before taking the exam. Get more information about the College Level Examination Program.
Math Placement Contact
William Alsaker
Math Placement Coordinator
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall
Room 282