SDSU MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS**: FRESHMEN

Dept of Testing > Math Reqs: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).

g. Score of 550 on the College Board Mathematics Achievement Test, Level I or IC or II or IIC.

h. Score of 550 on the College Board SAT II Mathematics Test, Level I or IC or II or IIC.

*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

Satisfactory completion of remedial coursework satisfies the math requirement.

The Entry-Level Mathematics Examination will be given on all CSU campuses on the following dates. Students must register at the Test Office by the deadline date. 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.

*Given only at SDSU

**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:

***Students Requiring Disability Accommodations please read!

Register online for the Entry Level Mathematics Test (or both the EPT and ELM tests)

OR

Print a mail-in registration form for the Entry Level Mathematics Test (or both the EPT and ELM tests)

OR

Come to the SDSU Student Testing, Assessment and Research Office during business hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and register for the test and receive a ticket of admission