Out-of-State Admitted Students
Questions Answers About the
EPT/ELM Testing Requirements
1. Why do I have to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) test?
Answer: The California State University (CSU) requires that all new students take these tests if they have not satisfied these requirements by another method (e.g., with SAT, ACT or Advanced Placement test scores).
2. Since I am an out-of-state student, do I have to travel to California to take the EPT and ELM?
Answer: Students who are California residents must take the EPT and ELM before they will be allowed to register for classes. As an out-of-state student, you will be able to register for classes before taking the EPT and ELM; however, you must take these tests (if needed) on or before Saturday, August 28, 2010 (the Saturday before classes begin). You can arrange to take the test(s) you need by one of three methods.
3. What are the passing scores for the EPT and ELM?
Answer: The passing score for the EPT is a TOTAL score of 151. The passing score for the ELM is 50.
4. What happens if I need and don't take the EPT and/or ELM on or before August 28, 2010?
Answer: Your admission may be rescinded for the Spring 2011 semester.
5. What happens if I do not pass the EPT?
Answer: If you do not pass the EPT, you will be required to take an appropriate remedial writing course (Rhetoric and Writing Studies 92A) your first semester at SDSU. If you do not complete your remediation by the end of the Summer 2011 semester, you will not be allowed to continue taking courses SDSU.
6. What happens if I do not pass the ELM?
Answer: If you do not pass the ELM, you will be required to pass one OR two remedial mathematics courses based on your test score. If your score is 41-49, you must take General Math Studies (GMS) 91 your first semester at SDSU. If your score is 0-40, you will need to pass GMS 90A during your first semester at SDSU and GMS 91 in the spring. If you do not complete your remediation by the end of the Summer 2011 semester, you will not be allowed to continue taking courses at SDSU.
7. How can I prepare for the EPT and ELM?
Answer:
EPT Study Guides
8. What are the fees for the tests?
Answer: At San Diego State University the fee for the ELM is $18.00. The fee for the EPT is also $18.00. Even though you must register ahead of time to take the test, you don't pay until the day of the test. If you take both tests on the same day at SDSU, you can pay with one $36.00 check. Contact other CSU campuses using CSU Addresses and Phone Numbers for their fee information, which may differ. Also, if you have the test sent to your area for testing you will be required to pay proctoring fees.
9. I have completed a course that I think satisfies the writing and/or mathematics test requirement listed. How can I find out for sure?
Answer: Contact the SDSU Advising and Evaluations Office.
Additional Questions
| Office | Phone#/Fax# | E-mail/Web Address |
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Prospective Student Center |
(619)594-6336 / (619)594-1250 |
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Student Disability Services |
(619)594-6473 / (619)594-4315 |
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Office of the Registrar |
(619)594-7800 / (619)594-1792 |
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Student Testing, Assessment & Research |
(619)594-5216 / (619)594-5036 |
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Advising and Evaluations |
(619)594-6668 / (619)594-1553 |
contact Advising through your web-portal account. |