Mathematics 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 lower490 or lower520 or lower0-29MATH088
21-22500 – 530530 – 56030-45MATH102 or
MATH110 or
MATH207
NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on degree program. See your advisor for best options for your program.
23 – 27540 – 630570 – 65046-60MATH103 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 – 27540 – 630570 – 65046-75MATH131
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 higher640 or higher660 or higher61-75MATH112
NOTE: Appropriate MATH course depends on degree program. See your advisor for best options for your program.
28 or higher640 or higher660 or higher76-100 (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.