Mathematics Course Placement
In order to qualify to take a Math department course at the University of Missouri, students must have one of the following:
NOTE: Statistics, Financial Planning, or other math-related courses offered outside the Math department do not fall under the above guidelines. Check with the appropriate department for prerequisite requirements for those courses.
Do I Need to Take the ALEKS Exam?
To determine whether you are required to take the ALEKS Exam, use the following guidelines:
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN FOR FALL 2012:
All students must complete the ALEKS exam no later than April 9 to be registered on time in an appropriate fall class schedule. This requirement applies to all students, regardless of your major, ACT or SAT math subscore, college credit earned (AP, IB, dual credit, etc.) or FIG status.
If you missed the April 9 deadline, or if you wish to retake the exam to improve your score, you can login at any time to take the exam. Please complete your exam at least 2 business days prior to your Summer Welcome session.
FOR ALL OTHER STUDENTS:
- Determine what Math course(s) are required for your intended major. If you are uncertain about the requirements, check with your major department or in the University course catalog.
- Do you have credit for the required course(s)? (Credits earned from MU or from transfer/dual/AP/IB credit.) If you already have credits for the required course(s), then you will not need to take the ALEKS Exam.
- Do you have credit for the prerequisite course(s)? (Credits earned from MU or from transfer/dual/AP/IB credit.) It is recommended that you take the ALEKS Exam in order to determine whether you are prepared for the next level Math course you plan to take.
- Is Math 1100 (College Algebra) the only Math department course required for your major? If the answer is Yes, then check to see if you have a College Algebra Exemption. If you have an Exemption, you will not need to take the ALEKS Exam, because you will not be required to take a Math course while at MU. If the answer is No, then you are required to take the ALEKS Exam.
- Still not sure? Check with your academic advisor to find out more, or just go ahead and take the ALEKS Exam to have a score on record. The exam is online, and the first try is free.
What if I have a College Algebra Exemption based on ACT/SAT Scores?
An exemption from College Algebra will only qualify you to take any course outside the Math department that has Math 1100 as a prerequisite.
If your major requires you to take any other courses within the Math department, you will be required to take the ALEKS Exam in order to place into the appropriate level of Math course. A College Algebra exemption is not considered to be a prerequisite for any Math department course (not even Math 1100). Some students who earned a College Algebra exemption may still need to take Math 0110 or 1100 before proceeding to higher level Math department courses.
What are the Deadlines for Completing the ALEKS Exam?
- If you are an incoming freshman/transfer student for Fall 2012, please complete the ALEKS Exam by April 9, 2012 in order to be eligible for priority enrollment in a class schedule for fall.
If you missed the April 9 deadline, or if you wish to retake the exam to improve your score, you can login at any time to take the exam. Please complete your exam at least 2 business days prior to your Summer Welcome session.
- If you are a returning student, please complete the ALEKS Exam by the following dates:
- For Spring 2012 classes: January 19, 2012
- For Summer/Fall 2012 classes: at least 2 business days prior to preregistration
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