Course Placement Chart

Mathematics Initial Placement Based on Test Scores (ACT, SAT and ALEKS PPL)

Mathematics: ALEKS PPL and equivalent LSSU Math Course Placement

If your ACT is: If your SAT Mathematics Section Score (prior to February 2016) is: If your new SAT Math Section Score (after March 2016) is: If your ALEKS PPL Placement Score is: Your Math Course Placement is:
20 or lower 490 or lower 520 or lower 0-29 MATH088
21-22 500 – 530 530 – 560 30-45 MATH102 or
MATH110 or
MATH207
NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on degree program. See your advisor for best options for your program.
23 – 27 540 – 630 570 – 650 46-60 MATH103 or
MATH104 or
MATH 111
NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on degree program. See your advisor for best options for your program. MATH111 and MATH 131 may be taken concurrently.
23 – 27 540 – 630 570 – 650 46-75 MATH131
NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on degree program. See your advisor for best options for your program. MATH111 and MATH 131 may be taken concurrently.
28 or higher 640 or higher 660 or higher 61-75 MATH112
NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on degree program. See your advisor for best options for your program.
28 or higher 640 or higher 660 or higher 76-100 (or 61-75 and MATH131) MATH151
NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on degree program. See your advisor for best options for your program.

English: Directed Self-Placement

All students are eligible to enroll in ENGL110. Consult with your advisor to decide whether to sign-up for the optional, co-requisite skill-building course, ENGL105 First-Year Composition Workshop.