Central Connecticut State University requires at least two semesters of quantitative courses a part of the General Education program.  The University considers both elementary and intermediate algebra to be the essential high school preparation for college level mathematics.  Even students who have done well in high school mathematics often find themselves underprepared for college courses.  All students are tested to ensure that their understanding of essentials is adequate.

The Mathematics Placement Test is used to ensure proper placement in math courses and is offered in The Learning Center in Copernicus Hall by appointment.  Students may register for the math and/or English placement exam at http://www.ccsu.edu/learnctr/. All incoming first-year students must take the placement test.  Students must either test out of or take both of the following:

Elementary Algebra (Math 099) - the most basic math course offered at this university.  Lower level courses are offered at the community colleges.  Although Math 099 is a three-credit course, the three credits may not be counted toward the number required for graduation.  Students who are advised to take the remedial mathematics course (MATH 099)* should do so during their first year.

Intermediate Algebra (Math 101) – the pre-requisite for all math and statistics courses in the General Education program.  The university gives three credits for this class which may only be used as a free electives.

Students may take the placement test more than once, but only with permission of the mathematics department chairperson.  (See Dr. Timothy Craine in Marcus White 107, telephone 832-2835, or E-mail at crainet@ccsu.edu)

*The 099 courses are to be taken as soon as possible and MUST be completed by the time the 24^th CCSU credit is taken.

Transfer students receiving credit for MATH 099, MATH 101, 115, 121, 122, 125, 131, or a 200-level calculus course need not take the placement exam.  Students with transfer credit for courses other than those listed above must confer with the Mathematics Department chairperson regarding the applicability of transfer credit in Skill Area II.

Before taking the next level of math, a grade of C- or better is required to increase the likelihood of success in the subsequent math class.

NOTE:  MATH 101 (Intermediate Algebra) does not count for Skill Area 2 credit.  It is, however, a pre-requisite for all math classes and can be counted as an Unrestricted Elective.

Many majors have specific requirements in mathematics.  Refer to the university catalog and check with your academic adviser for details.