"Do I need to take a math placement assessment?"

Yes, most new students (including transfer students) need to take an ALEKS Math Placement assessment. ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is a tool IU Columbus uses to assess your current math level so you can be placed in the math course that is the best fit for you. Your ALEKS Math Placement has three parts:

1. Initial Assessment
2. Learning Modules
3. Reassessment

Your initial ALEKS assessment will help you discover which math skills you have the opportunity to improve on. After your initial assessment, you will have access to online learning modules that will help you refresh your skills. After you've completed a learning module, you'll be able to reassess and aim for a higher score. You may take the ALEKS up to four times.

Learn more about ALEKS Math Placement and schedule your initial assessment.

Wait! You could be eligible for a waiver

To simplify your enrollment process, you should either take a placement exam or receive a waiver before you meet with your academic advisor. You may be eligible for a waiver if:

You have taken an AP Calculus exam with a score of 3 or higher.
You have taken a CLEP College Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, or Precalculus exam with a score of 50 or higher.
You have taken Math I-110 with a grade of C or higher at an accredited institution within the last two years.
You have taken a Cambridge International exam with a score of E or higher.
You have an SAT math score of 540 or higher, or an ACT math score of 22 or higher.

If you meet any of these criteria, follow this link to request your ALEKS waiver.

Questions?

If you have questions about your ALEKS Math Placement Exam, you can contact IU Columbus University College by call or text at 812.348.7200 or by email at coucol@iu.edu.

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