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Placement Information

All entering students are required to take the Colorado State University Mathematics Placement Examination (MPE) unless they have already earned transferable University credit for a course in college level mathematics. Depending upon course prerequisites, incoming students with transferable credit in mathematics may still need to complete the MPE. Students are strongly advised to prepare for the exam by using the Math Placement Exam review materials listed below.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE:   The Math Placement Exam and ELM Tutorial websites are typically closed for maintenance between semesters. The upcoming maintenance periods are:

  • August 6 - August 10, 2012
  • December 10 - December 14, 2012
  • May 6 - May 10, 2013
Students should log into the approprite website using their eID to display the exact dates during which they will be eligible to work on the material.


Information for Prospective & Incoming Students (remote MPE)

Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) Review Materials

General Information & On-Campus Placement Examination Schedules

Frequently Asked Questions about the Math Placement Exam (MPE)

Check Your Math Placement Results

Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Tutorial -- general information

Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) Tutorial website

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit in Mathematics

AUCC Math Requirement & 60 Credit Holds

Distance Advising Override Request form


Questions? Send an email to PACe@math.colostate.edu