Almost all students entering UW at the freshman or sophomore levels will be taking mathematics courses as part of their graduation requirements. We want to take this opportunity to acquaint you with the special procedures that are used to check prerequisites for math courses prior to registration. Knowledge of these policies in advance of registration will facilitate your enrollment in an appropriate math class with a minimum of delay or disappointment.

All UW math courses have carefully stated prerequisites which are detailed below; the Department of Mathematics considers adherence to these prerequisites essential in assuring that each student has the best possible opportunity for academic success. In accordance with this policy all students registering for a math course will have their records checked in order to determine whether the prerequisite is satisfied. A computerized prerequisite check is run approximately one week prior to the start of the every semester. Students who register early for a math course but have not satisfied the prerequisites at the time of the check will be automatically dropped from the course.

For further questions contact David Anton, Math Placement Coordinator, Ross Hall 29, 307-766-6577.

Prerequisites May Be Satisfied in Any of the Following Ways

• Passing the Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) at the appropriate level (see below) within one year prior to the start of the course. The MPE is administered on a regular basis. For test information and dates, click HERE. Sample problems are available for review.
  
  
• Receiving a sufficiently high ACT composite math score (see below). An SAT quantitative score of 600 or above is accepted in lieu of the MPE for all courses up through Calculus 1 (MATH 2200) and Business Calculus I (MATH 2350). ACT and SAT scores are valid for three years.

• Passing a credit-level prerequisite course at UW or another college with a grade of ``C" or better. High school courses and out-of-state non-credit courses are NOT considered as prerequisites.

ATTENTION TRANSFER STUDENTS: You are strongly urged to bring with you a copy of your grade reports, a transcript, or a UW Transfer Evaluation form in order to demonstrate your completion of an appropriate prerequisite at another college. Having documents in hand during registration will facilitate enrollment in your UW math course. 

PREREQUISITES FOR UW MATH COURSES
Students need to satisfy only one of the listed prerequisites.
900-level courses do not count for University credit; the hours can be used for full-time status for financial aid and other benefit purposes.