Summer 2022-Changes to reflect orientation moving to an online format:
All students entering NMU are required to take a math placement exam unless college-level credit in mathematics has already been earned and will transfer appropriately to NMU. For additional information and requirements please visit: MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT FAQ or e-mail: acac@nmu.edu.
The NMU mathematics placement program is designed to help students determine appropriate mathematics and computer science courses to enroll in at NMU. All new students will take a unproctored math placement exam during orientation.
To retake the math placement test, please contact ACAC or click here: Math Placement Retakes
Know your math path!
Steps:
- Which bulletin are you on?
- Old: Started before Fall 2017
- New: Started Fall 2017 or later
- If new: Inquire inside math office
- If old: Find out which math courses your major requires
- Find where you placed on the Math Placement Test. Use this chart to see where to start & where you end!
Math Placement FAQ
Summer 2022-Changes to reflect orientation moving to an online format:
Students are required to take the ALEKS Math Placement exam prior to taking a math class at Northern Michigan University. Students will be contacted by the NMU Orientation Office prior to attending orientation, with information on how to complete this online, unproctored test.
Students who take the ALEKS math placement test are able to retake the ALEKS math placement test two additional times if they choose to. Prior to retaking the test, a student must complete five hours of remediation within the ALEKS system and wait one week between test dates.
If you have further questions about math placement, please contact the Academic and Career Advisement Center at 906-227-2971 or acac@nmu.edu.
Q: How important is mathematics placement?
Q: Should I review mathematics texts or other material before taking the exam?
Q: How do I find my Mathematics Placement results?
A: Results for the Math Placement Test are made available during orientation. If you have questions about your results, contact acac@nmu.edu
Q: How often can I take a placement exam?
A: Students may retake the placement exam two additional times, but must do 5 hours of remediation within the ALEKS system before retesting. Retakes will be offered at designated times throughout the year. Students will need to sign up in advance. If you have questions about retesting, contact acac@nmu.edu.
Q: If I took the old paper and pencil math placement test (prior to Summer 2019) can I now take the ALEKS math placement exam?
A: Yes. If you took the test prior to summer 2019 and would like to retest, simply sign up for a test date here. You do not need to complete five hours of remediation prior to taking this new test.
Q: Whom should I contact for further information?
A: Please contact the Academic & Career Advisement Center at 906-227-2971 or acac@nmu.edu.