Course Placement
Useful links are listed below and on the left.
- Math Placement Testing Information
- The UA ALEKS Online Math Placement Test (Assessment)
- Review before testing
- Check for your ALEKS Test Score (Percentage) or Milestone Level in the UA System
- Next Steps Center for Incoming Students
- Math Eligibility Rules and Corresponding ALEKS scores
- Math Course Descriptions and Prerequisites for current semester
- General Strand Math Requirement
- Transfer Math Courses
Math Placement
Each major at the UA has a specific math requirement. In order to register for a math course, you must satisfy the course's prerequisite and eligibility criteria. LING 178, MCB 181, CHEM 151, 152, ENGR 102, PHYS 102, or MATH 105, 109C, 111, 112, 113, 115A, 120R, 124, 125, 160, 263 and 302A, all require a specific catalog course prerequisites, and a specific UA prerequisites or ALEKS placement test percentage.
Students can meet the eligibility requirements through Math Department approved prerequisite course work, completed generally within the last 18 months, or through the Math Placement Test. SAT and ACT math scores are not used for placement. Please note that all incoming freshman are required to take the placement test prior to enrolling in a UA Math course. Freshman and Transfer students should refer to information in the Online Academic Tour
Transfer students with college level Math Transfer credits or AP, IB, or CLEP exam credits, should review the College Math Transfer and Testing Credit information.
The UA Math Placement Test, ALEKS
The purpose of our placement process is to determine, based on your mathematical background and current mathematical ability, which MATH courses are appropriate for you. Past experience shows that the Math Placement Test may be the clearest indicator. For this reason, we encourage all students to take the ALEKS UA Online Placement Test; however, if you are an incoming transfer student you may be able to use a transfer Math course for placement.
Placement into a particular UA MATH course does not guarantee any particular grade in the course.
Placement Rules for 2012-2013 Academic Year
ALEKS scores in the table below are percentages.
See the list of courses and registration requirements below. UA ALEKS Online Test scores are good for one year only. If you do not complete a UA math course within a year of taking the test, you will need to retest and try to meet the placement requirement for a particular math course.
Milestone Levels are only for students who have placed via transfer credit approved by the Math Department. Students can check their Milestone Level in the UAccess Student under Academic History Report (Unofficial transcript). If your milestone level is not listed below, please check the Transfer Credit information.
PCLG, MCLG, and PPCL are proctored exams.
| Course | Registration Requirement | ||||
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Minimum Milestone Level (given to students with appropriate transfer credit) |
Min ALEKS CALG, PCLG, MCLG |
Min ALEKS PCAL, PPCL |
Math Dept Approved Prerequisite or Transfer Credit (taken within last 18 months, non-incoming freshman) |
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| Math 100 | None, ALEKS testing only | 30% | 25% | ALEKS testing only | |
| MCB 181R MCB 181L PHYS 102 |
Level 2 or 3- College Algebra Level Courses |
55% | 45% | ALEKS testing only | |
| MATH 105 MATH 109C MATH 111 MATH 112 |
None, ALEKS testing only | 55% | 45% | ALEKS testing only | |
| LING 178 |
Level 2 or 3- College Algebra Level Courses |
55% | 45% | ALEKS testing only | |
| MATH 120R | None, ALEKS testing only | 88% | 65% | ALEKS testing only | |
| CHEM 151 ISTA 116 SBS 200 SOC 274 |
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88% | 65% | College Algebra (UA Math 109C, or 112) |
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| MATH 113 MATH 160 MATH 263 MATH 302A* |
Level 4- Pre-calc, Stats, Elements of Calc | 88% | 65% | College Algebra (UA Math 109C or 112) |
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| MATH 115A | Level 4- Precalc, Stats, Elements of Calc | 88% | 65% | College Algebra (UA Math 109C or 112) and MIS 111 |
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| MATH 124 | Level 5- Calculus | n/a | 75% | A grade of C or higher in Precalculus (UA Math 120r) or College Algebra & Trigonometry (UA Math 112 and 111) |
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| ENGR 102 | Level 5- Calculus | n/a | 75% | Precalculus (UA Math 120r) or College Algebra & Trigonometry (UA Math 112 and 111) |
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| CHEM 105A | None, ALEKS testing only | n/a | 85% | ALEKs Prep for Calc test only | |
| MATH 125 | Level 5.1-Accelerated Calculus | n/a | 85% | ALEKs Prep for Calc test only | |
| Math 129 | Level 6- Calc II | n/a | n/a | AP AB score of 3 or higher, AP BC score of 3, C or higher in Math 124 or equivalent |
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Math 223 Math 215 |
Level 7- Linear Algebra | n/a | n/a | AP BC score of 4 or 5, Math 129, 250B, or equivalent with grade of C or higher |
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| Math 254 | Level 6- Calc II | n/a | n/a | AP BC score of 4 or 5, Math 129, 223, or equivalent with grade of C or higher |
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| Math 323 Math 330 Math 355 Math 403 Math 445 Math 475A Math 485 |
Level 8- Linear Algebra Prerequisite |
n/a | n/a | Grade of C or higher in Math 215 or equivalent |
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| Math 404 Math 407 Math 413 Math 415 Math 425A Math 432 Math 446 Math 464 |
Level 9- Proof writing prerequisite |
n/a | Math 323 or equivalent | ||
*Students in the appropriate majors who have recently completed Math 105 can register for MATH 302A.
Proctored Math Placement Testing
Current students interested in taking the Math Placement Test must take a proctored test through the UA Testing Office.
- Review testing information through the UA ALEKS Online Placement Test website.
- Make sure you know which test to take.
- Contact theUA Testing Office to make an appointment to test. There is a $35 fee charged to your UA bursar's account.
Satisfy Your G-strand (Math 105) Math Requirement with a Proctored Math Placement Test
Each UA major has a math requirement, which is determined by the major. Please refer to your major and degree requirements, or consult your academic advisor if you have questions about what course to take to satisfy your UA General Education Math Requirement.
Students may satisfy the Math 105 or PHIL 110 requirement through placement. Please see rules below.
- In order to satisfy this requirement, the test must be administered on the UA campus, per Proficiency and Exemption Exam Procedures and General Regulations stated in the UA General Strand Math UA Policies in the UA catalog. The test will be administered through the UA Testing Office on behalf of the UA Mathematics Department. .
- The student can take the examination twice during the student's first year at UA. Contact the Math Placement Office . This will not be extended beyond the student's first year at UA.
- There is a fee $35 for taking this test.
- A score of 88% or higher is required on the UA ALEKS Prep for College Algebra Test, or 65% on the UA ALEKS Prep for Calculus test administered through the Testing Office.
- Please consult the Testing Office website for dates, times, and other information.
- Contact the Math Placement Office or your Academic Advisor if you have additional questions.