Placement Testing

Mathematics Placement is done via SAT or ACT Math scores or by online placement tests.

Mathematics Placement

  • SAT Math ≥ 550 or ACT Math ≥ 22: May enroll in MAT 1010, 1020, 1025, 1035, & STT 2820
  • SAT Math < 550 or ACT Math < 22: Must successfully complete MAT 1001 before enrolling in any "Demonstrated Readiness for College-Level Math" course. (*)

(*) You may take an online placement test at Appalachian to place into 1010, 1020, 1025, 1035 & STT 2820.

Calculus Placement

  • ASU Calculus Readiness Test ≥ 12 May enroll in MAT 1110

Students who score 11 or fewer correct on the Calculus Readiness test will be eligible to participate in ALEKS. More information and a link to ALEKS is on the AsULearn site.

Sample Math Placement Test

If you need to review before taking a Math Placement test, see below for