Math Placement

Math placement is determined by the Department of Mathematical Sciences and can be accomplished by fulfilling one of the three requirements:

  1. A sufficient ACT MATH or SAT MATH score.
  2. Credit in the prerequisite course.
  3. The U of A Math Placement Test process.

For more information on the Math Placement Test, visit here.

Math Overrides

Some students may qualify for a temporary override into a higher math class than indicated by ACT or math placement scores. Temporary overrides are only granted for:

  1. Students expecting to submit AP credit from Calculus AB or Calculus BC exams.
  2. Students planning to submit transcripts from another institution indicating college credit for a prerequisite.