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.

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Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) Review Materials

Information for Prospective & Incoming Students (remote MPE)

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

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