SDSU MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS**: FRESHMEN
Demonstration of mathematics competency is satisfied in one of the following ways:
I. Pass one of the following national or state tests at the minimum score* or level identified below:
a. ELM score of 50 if taken after February 2002 (CSU Entry Level Mathematics Test). ELM score of 550 if taken before February 2002.
b. SAT or SAT I mathematics score of 550 (Scholastic Aptitude Test or Scholastic Assessment Test).
c. Place in the "unconditionally exempt" category on the Early Assessment of Readiness for College Mathematics taken in conjunction with the 11th grade California Standards Test in High School Mathematics or Algebra II.
d. Place in the "conditionally exempt" category on the Early Assessment of Readiness of College Mathematics taken in conjunction with the 11th grade California Standards Test in High School Mathematics or Algebra II PLUS successful completion of a CSU-approved math or math-related course or activity taken before you enroll at a CSU campus.
e. ACT mathematics test score of 23 (American College Test) if taken after October 1989.
f. AP score of 3 on mathematics AB or BC examination or the Statistics examination (The College Board Advanced Placement Program).
*These scores are appropriate only to those students who satisfy the requirement upon matriculation in this catalog year or who take the examinations during this catalog year.
OR
II. Earn a "C" or better grade in a transferable college mathematics course that satisfies General Education Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.
OR
III. Complete BOTH a and b
a. Attempt and fail the ELM test (CSU Entry Level Mathematics) (score below 50 if taken after February 2002 and score below 550 if taken before February 2002).
AND
b. Earn Credit (Cr) in General Mathematics Studies 91 at SDSU. Credit earned in General Mathematics Studies courses numbered below 100 is not applicable to the baccalaureate degree.
REMEDIATION
Students who do not achieve a passing score on the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) examination must take remedial courses. Students must begin their remediation during the first semester, and must complete all needed remedial courses with a grade of credit (Cr) by the end of their third term of enrollment (including summer term). The following chart shows which remedial courses must be taken based on the test scores
| ELM Score | Courses Needed |
|---|---|
| 50 or greater | No Remedial Courses Needed |
| 41-49 | General Mathematics Studies 91 |
| Below 41 | General Mathematics Studies 90 first semester General Mathematics Studies 91 second semester |
| ELM Score | Courses Needed |
|---|---|
| 550 or greater | No Remedial Courses Needed |
| 480-540 | General Mathematics Studies 91 |
| Below 480 | General Mathematics Studies 90 first semester General Mathematics Studies 91 second semester |
Satisfactory completion of remedial coursework satisfies the math requirement.
New students are required to take the ELM prior to any registration. Information bulletins and registration materials for the ELM will be mailed to all students who apply to a CSU campus.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Scores Released |
|---|---|---|
June 1, 2013 |
May 31, 2013 |
July 8, 2013 |
July 6, 2013 |
July 5, 2013 |
August 5, 2013 |
August 24, 2013 |
August 23, 2013 |
November 11, 2013 |
November 9, 2013 |
November 8, 2013 |
December 2, 2013 |
January 11, 2014 |
January 10, 2014 |
February 3, 2014 |
**PLEASE NOTE : You may also need to take a Mathematics Placement exam as a prerequisite for certain Mathematics or Statistics courses.
Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Test Registration Procedures:
Register online for the ELM (or both the EPT and ELM tests) at www.ets.org/csu
The exam fee for the ELM is $18, paid at the time of test registration online.
***Students Requiring Disability Accommodations please read!
The score release dates reflects when students may access their results online at www.ets.org/csu.