Online- Math Placement Test (MPT) 

**NOTE:  it takes up to 2 business days for your MPT placement score to sync to your Student Portal. You will not be able to register for a math course until this occurs!

 

How do I take the Online Math Placement Test?
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions. 

How long will this take?
It should take about 20 minutes to buy your code and get registered on the site.  Each test has a time limit of 30-45 minutes.   Depending on your major and how well you score on each test, you may have to take more than one test.

How much does the MPT cost?
Please note you must have a credit card (VISA, MC, AMEX, DISCOVER) or paypal acount available to purchase the online access code. 
(The cost is $11.00 USD.)

Who do I contact if I have a Question?
Office: Katie Horner
Phone: (719) 255-3659
E-Mail: khorner@uccs.edu

Are there practice tests or review materials??
Please Click Here for information about how to review for your test.

Which Majors require the Math Placement Test?
Many majors at UCCS require a math course that will require you to take the Math placement test.  For a list of those majors and which math courses they require, CLICK HERE.  If you don’t plan to major in one of these areas and you don’t plan to take a Math course numbered MATH 099 or above you do not need to take the Math Placement exam. 

What if I’ve already taken a Math course in College?
If you are transferring Math course credits from a College (or if you took a course at UCCS) you do not have to take the placement test if the course was taken within the past 2 calendar years.  If the course was taken over 2 years ago, you must take the placement exam before registering for a Math course.

What score do I have to get to place into my math course?
To qualify to take one of the following math courses, you must either pass the prerequisite course or score a passing score on the math placement test(s).

Course Number

Course Title

Math Placement Score

Prerequisite Course and Title

MATH 099

Algebra II:
Intermediate Algebra

Score of 80% or higher on the
Math 099 Placement Test

MATH 090
Algebra I: Fundamentals of Algebra

MATH 1040

College Algebra

Score of 50% or higher on the
College Algebra Placement Test

MATH 099
Algebra II: Intermediate Algebra

MATH 1050

Elementary Functions for Calculus (Precalculus)

Score of 70% or higher on the
Precalculus Placement Test

MATH 1040
College Algebra

MATH 1120

Calculus for Business and Economics

(1) Score of 87% or higher on the
College Algebra Placement Test  and

(2) Score of 50% or higher on the Calculus for Business and Economics PlacementTest

MATH 1040
College Algebra

MATH 1310

MATH 1330

MATH 1350

Calculus I w/ Refresher Precalculus A

Calc for Life Sciences

Calculus 1

(1) Score of 87% or higher on the
Precalculus Placement Test AND

(2) Score of 50% or higher on the
Calculus Placement Test

MATH 1050
Elementary Functions
for Calculus
(Precalculus)

 

What if I need a Disability Accommodation for the Test?
Please contact Disability Services and University Testing Office.
Phone:719-255-3354
E-Mail: dservice@uccs.edu