All incoming undergraduate freshmen, international students and transfer students must complete the ALEKS Mathematics Assessment unless exempt based on ACT/SAT scores or transfer credits.
Students who provide AP Calculus/IB Math scores that qualify for credit for a pre-calculus or calculus course prior to April 15 do not have to take a math assessment (Incoming Credit Page). However, those who are waiting on final AP/IB scores and/or calculus transfer credits still need to take the assessment by April 15. AP/IB scores and/or transfer credits will replace the assessment requirements if they are received prior to the start of the academic year.
Even though ACT/SAT scores are not used for acceptance to the university submission of scores can assist with determining most accurate placement into your first term math course. Students who submit ACT/SAT scores with a math sub score of 30/710 or higher do not need to take the math assessment.
Students will receive more information about taking the free ALEKS Mathematics Assessment once they have submitted their enrollment deposit. The assessment is completed online. Technology is in place to record students during the assessment and deter cheating.
***You will need your B´ÎÔª credentials to take the Math Assessment -
ALEKS uses Respondus LockDown Browser to monitor you while you are taking your online assessment. Respondus helps with cheating by not allowing you navigate to other windows while you are taking your assessment and monitors your movements. If you are suspected of cheating it will be to the discretion of the ALEKS administrator on how to proceed.
The ALEKS math assessment is a requirement. You will not receive a fall schedule until the assessment is complete.
You can take the assessment up to two times. If after the 2nd attempt, you feel your scores do not reflect your math preparedness please contact studentsuccess@msoe.edu. A staff member will review your scores with you and decide if a third attempt is right for you.
Your math assessment score is only one factor to place you into your first-year math course. You will know more information on exactly what your ALEKS score means within one week of taking the assessment. If you do not receive an email within one week, please contact studentsuccess@msoe.edu.