Mathematics faculty are frequently asked why high school grades are not used toward first-year placement.

Students are allowed to take any course below their placement. This policy is strictly enforced for the benefit of each individual student. Past experiences have clearly shown that students who have taken a course above their mathematics placement have done worse than students who placed into the course. Students are encouraged to take the placement test virtually if they believe their placement is inappropriately low. Students will not be allowed to take a course above their mathematics placement. There is a re-test option, but there is a fee to repeat the placement test. To be eligible for this re-take, you (the student) must pre-register for the test at least 48-hours ahead and pay the $20 fee before you can take the test. This email will contain information about scheduling your optional placement test. An email will be sent to you from the Dean of the College of Sciences. The optional math placement test is scheduled ahead of your New Student Registration session. (A high score on this test may give you the opportunity to take the Calculus Readiness Test.) If your ACT score is less than 24/ SAT is less than 580, you will be taking the Algebra Skills Test.If your ACT score is 24-27/ SAT is 580 - 659, you will be taking the Calculus Readiness Test.

Students may choose to take a mathematics placement test virtually to try to change their mathematics placement. The mathematics placement test is optional. Placement in a course with the appropriate level of challenge is vital to your success. Your initial placement in math courses at the University of Findlay will be determined by your ACT/ SAT math sub score. Students will be notified by email of their initial placement. If a student has earned transfer credit for math courses, that college transfer credit will take precedence over the placement score when scheduling for classes.

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