Some colleges and programs have been granted a partial exemption at Tier Two and for language proficiency. Students are advised to see the General Education Course Offerings site or the Schedule of Classes for current semester offerings. This component builds a foundation in certain skills that can be further developed in major courses and in Tier 1 and Tier 2 general education courses. Each segment of this component may be satisfied, at least in part, by demonstration of proficiency as well as by course work. The Math Readiness Test is required of all students prior to enrolling in any math course numbered below MATH 125b.
Test scores are valid for one year.
Entry-level mathematics students should choose one of three strands according to their interests, preparation, and intended major. All strands presume that students will have completed the high school math required for entry to the University. Only those students whose major requires the most general knowledge of mathematics would take this strand. Placement at the level of MATH 122 or higher is required for the G-strand. This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling.