ALEKS Math Placement Assessment

Most new students, including transfer students, who plan to register for a mathematics class or class with a mathematics prerequisite must first take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment (MPA) online. The MPA also serves as a prerequisite for some courses in other departments such as Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Decision Sciences, Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Physics, and Science Education. Students must first activate their Universal Account in order to access the ALEKS MPA.

There are many reasons why you might need to take math courses at Western, including

• For your major or minor coursework
• For your General University Requirements
• As prerequisite for selected coursework in other departments

Below are resources and information to help you determine and take next steps with the ALEKS MPA

• Do I need to take the MPA for my major?
• Take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
• Check Browse Classes for detailed course prerequisites and ALEKS MPA Eligibility scores
• MPA Scores are used for entry into
  • Math 099, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 114, 115, 118, 124, 156, 157, 160, 240, 371, 381
  • Selected courses in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Decision Sciences, Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Honors, Physics, and Science Education
• Some students may meet an exemption to the MPA
  • Visit the Testing Center MPA Exceptions page for the full list of exemptions
  • If you have questions on whether you meet an exemption, you can submit an ALEKS Exemptions Lookup Form to the Math Department
• Explore Core Math Sequences for Intended Academic Interest Areas

After exploring these resources, it is strongly recommended that you connect with an advisor or the math department before registering for math courses at Western.