Math Placement Exam Information
Spring 2013 Math Placement Exam Information
During Spring 2013, the mathematics placement exam will be offered in OSS 225 on Thursdays at noon and Fridays at 3:00 PM (note: the last day of testing according to this schedule will be Friday, May 24th. For test times after that, see the bottom of this page). No appointment is necessary; just make sure to show up on time. The exam usually takes about 30 minutes, but can take up to an hour and a half. Bring a pencil and scratch paper for scratch work.
Students are allowed to take the test once each semester, with summer counting as part of the fall semester and J-term counting as part of spring semester.
Not all students need to take a placement exam. You only need to take the exam if any of the following apply to you:
- your ACT Math score was less than 26 and you want to take MATH 113, Calculus I.
- your ACT Math score was less than 24 and you want to take MATH 111, Business Calculus.
- your ACT Math score was less than 22 and you want to take MATH 108, Calculus with Review I.
- your ACT Math score was less than 20 and you want to take MATH 101, Finite Mathematics, or MATH 100, Mathematical Sampler.
Results from the exam are available within 2 business days of taking the exam.
For information on preparing for a Placement Exam, click here.
Contact MaRC Director John Nelson with any questions:
Office: OSS 233
Phone: 651-962-5529
Email: jmnelson2@stthomas.edu
Beginning May 27th, the placement exam will be available during MaRC hours: Monday through Wednesday 11 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM, Thursday 11 AM to 2 PM, and Sunday 6 PM to 9 PM.
Using the link above will send an email to the MaRC Director.
After reviewing your information, a link for the appropriate exam will be emailed to you.
This process takes time and will only occur during usual business hours.
Thank you for your understanding.
John Nelson
(651)962-5529
MaRC Director
