Colorado State Mathematics Placement Examination
General Information about the Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE)
- The MPE is given on a "walk-in" basis ( when classes are in
session) in the PACe Testing Center (Weber 138)
according to the table shown below. The exam consists of 50 multiple
choice and multiple choice-multiple response questions and covers topics in
College Algebra, Numerical & Analytic Trigonometry, and Logarithms &
Exponential Functions. The exam period is two hours and twenty minutes long.
Calculators are allowed, but you must use the TI-84 calculator provided by
the PACe Testing Center. Reference materials may not
be used during the exam.
- The MPE may be taken twice on campus in a proctored setting. Exam
results are available immediately.
Incoming students have an additional opportunity to take the exam
remotely prior to their term of admission.
Do I need to take the MPE?
- All entering freshmen are required to take the Mathematics Placement Exam.
The MPE is waived for students who either scored 3,4, or 5 on an Advanced
Placement Calculus Exam (either AB or BC), or have transfer credit in a math
course at the level of college algebra or above. Transfer students who have not
transferred any mathematics courses to Colorado State must begin with the MPE.
Students who do not place into the math course required by their degree program
are directed to complete the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) Tutorial and then
take a Prerequisite Exam.
Is there a fee?
- An exam fee of $15 is automatically charged to your student account the
first time you take the Math Placement Exam. This is a one time fee
and covers subsequent attempts of the MPE. If you need to complete the ELM
Tutorial and take the Prerequisite Exam, you will not be charged again.
What do you need to bring?
- For either the MPE or the Prerequisite Exam, you need to bring a pencil
or pen, and identification that includes your photo and student ID number.
Currently enrolled students are required to bring their Colorado State RamCard
as identification.
*** For "walk-in" exams, plan to arrive at the PACe Testing Center well before the closing time listed below to be certain you will have all the time allowed for the exam you will be taking.
| SUMMER, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 19 - Friday, June 13 (**CLOSED May 26th) |
9:00 am - 12:00 noon Monday-Friday | MPE & Prerequisite Exam
"walk-in" PACe Testing Center (Weber 138) |
| Monday, June 16 - Friday, August 8 (**CLOSED July 4th) |
9:00 am - 1:15 pm Monday-Friday | MPE & Prerequisite Exam
"walk-in" PACe Testing Center (Weber 138) |
| PRE-FALL, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 9 - Wednesday, August 20 | PACe Center is CLOSED | "Walk-in" testing is not available |
| Thursday, August 21 | Must start exam between 10:00am - 1:30pm and may stay for full timelimit | MPE & Prerequisite Exam
"walk-in" PACe Testing Center (Weber 138) |
| NOTE: you must bring your RamCard (CSU ID card) with you. New students who have not received their RamCard should visit the RamCard Office in the Lory Student Center. Contact the RamCard Office at 491-2344 if you have questions. | ||
| FALL, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 25 - Friday, December 12 (** CLOSED September 1 & November 22-30 ) |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mon-Thurs |
MPE & Prerequisite Exam
"walk-in" PACe Testing Center (Weber 138) |
| Saturday, December 13 - Monday, January 19 | PACe Center is CLOSED | "Walk-in" testing is not available |
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