• What math course should you take first?
• What math GER course should you take?

Your first math course at UAA is determined by your past math experience. Please select the option below that best describes your situation.

• I have transfer credit from another college or university.
• I have Advanced Placement credit.
• I have CLEP credit.
• I took a placement test (AccuPlacer, ACT, SAT)
• I don't yet have college math credit, nor have I taken a recent placement test.

Transfer credit is determined by Enrollment Services (see right column, UAA Enrollment services).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus credit should consult the placement test chart below for placement information.

The University of Alaska Anchorage will accept a limited number of CLEP credits. The maximum is three (3) credits for lower division, non-GER mathematics. Consult Chapter 8 on Non-Traditional Credit in the course catalog and contact Enrollment Services (see right column, Enrollment services) for assistance with transferring the credit. Contact the Department of Mathematical Sciences for guidance on choosing your next course.

If you have taken one of the following standardized tests within the last two years, you may use the chart below to determine which courses you are ready to take. You may be required to provide proof of your test score on the first day of class.

Placement tests table

If you have not taken one of the above standardized tests recently, have not recently completed a high school course, or are still unsure, please take the Accuplacer placement test at the University Center.

If you have recently completed a high school course, the following table indicates which course you might expect to take first. Please consider taking the Accuplacer placement test before enrolling in a course.

There are multiple math courses that satisfy the GER quantitative skills requirement. You should choose a course that best suits your background and major. You should consult with your advisor before making the decision. Consult the Quantitative Skills GER document for information about the various options.