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Placement Information

All entering students are required to take the Colorado State Mathematics Placement Examination unless they have already earned University credit for a course in college algebra or above. 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

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