Academic Services

Math Placement:

All direct from high school and new first time students are REQUIRED to take a math placement test.

Students have two options to take the math placement test:

1. The ALEKS placement test - this test is available online:

• • Cost is $20 paid directly to ALEKS
  • Learn more about the ALEKS Math Placement
  • Begin testing
    *The ALEKS test costs $20 for 1 initial test and up to 2 re-tests

2. The College Algebra departmental placement test:

• Offered online through Main Campus Testing Services.
• This is available to students at no cost.
• There is no remediation and no re-testing available with the departmental placement test. As such, the math department strongly prefers students to use the ALEKS option for better placement options and higher success rates in math courses.

Chemistry Placement:

Students interested in Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences including Pre-Med/Pre-Dent/Pre-Vet are REQUIRED to take a Chemistry placement test.

• Students interested in Nursing:
  Students interested in pursuing Nursing as their major should take the Chemistry for Health Sciences Placement Test.
  
  • To begin your ALEKS placement test, click here: Health Sciences Chemistry Placement Test
• Students interested in Engineering, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, or Natural Sciences including Pre-Med/Pre-Dent/Pre-Vet: Students interested in a major in one of these areas should take the ALEKS Chemistry Placement test.
  • There is no fee for the ALEKS Chemistry Placement Test.
  • Learn more about this test
  • Begin the ALEKS Chemistry Placement Test

*TRANSFER STUDENTS:
Please call University College at 419.530.3142 to schedule an advising appointment to determine which placement tests you may need.