Students must pass all components of these tests before transferring to a CUNY senior college. Of these last two groups of students, those whose first language is not English are carefully screened and placed in English as a Second Language classes where reading, writing and oral skills are taught. This maximizes the opportunity to overcome the diagnosed basic skills deficiencies. Students who demonstrate minimal proficiency on the CUNY mathematics test may enroll in the mathematics courses required by their curriculum. Students who score less than 25 on the mathematics placement examination are placed in one of the proper remedial sequences.
Students can petition to retake the math test after they complete work in the Skills Center.
After completing 25 credits, students in this category receive official notice to retake the exam. If they are unsuccessful this time, they may enroll in an appropriate course to upgrade mathematics skills. This maximizes the opportunity to overcome the diagnosed basic skills deficiencies. If you plan to study a new foreign language, you will not be required to take a foreign language placement exam. You may register for any elementary language course.