Math Placement

How does UW place you into a math class?

The purpose of math placement is to assess a student's proficiency in mathematics and determine the appropriate math course for the student's skill level. At the University of Wyoming, successful completion of a transferable college-level math course, a sufficient score on the AP, IB, or CLEP exams, or a qualifying score on the math section of the ACT or SAT can all serve as ways to satisfy the math placement requirement. If a student doesn't have math placement information from any of the above sources, or if a student isn't satisfied with their scores, they can take the math placement exam. The University of Wyoming utilizes the ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) assessment for math placement. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see if you need to take the math placement exam. 

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Math and Statistics Course Placement Resources

Preparing for the MPE
Take the MPE In-Person
Take the MPE Online
Honorlock & ALEKS Guidelines
After the MPE
Transferring Your MPE score
Math & Statistics Prerequisite & ACT, SAT & MPE Test Score Table
AP, IB, & CLEP Score Tables
Math Registration Request (available when registration has closed)
Math 0925/1400
Math 1080 Bridge
Commonly Transferred Math & Stats Courses

Math placement exam exemptions

All incoming freshman and transfer students should take the MPE unless they qualify for one of the exemptions below. If one of these exemptions applies to you, then you may safely disregard the incoming student check list item. Note: the exemption (transcript, score report, etc) must be on record at least one week before the start of classes the following semester. 

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With a grade of "C" or better through another institution or via a dual/concurrent enrollment program. Official transcripts must be sent and the course must be accepted by the University of Wyoming. Check out the course transfer catalog if you are unsure if your course will transfer. 

See the AP, IB, & CLEP Score Tables webpage for more information.

See the AP, IB, & CLEP Score Tables webpage for more information. 

within the last three years and earned a qualifying score. See the Math & Statistics Prerequisite and Test Score Table for more information. 

See the AP, IB, & CLEP Score Tables web page for more information.