Math Placement Assessment

Many majors require math classes, but you MAY NOT need to take it if any of the following applies to you.

• You have a qualifying ACT or SAT score:
  • If you have submitted a score within the last 2 years, and have received a subscore of 22 (SAT 530+) you can register for Math 106, 108, or 125 without taking the placement test.
• You have completed college-level math coursework (AP, IB, Transfer, or Duel Credit)
  • Your academic advisor can help you understand which of your credits may transfer to SIU and how they apply to your degree.
• You have taken another Accuplacer placement assessment at another college within the past two years.
  • You would need to log into your Accuplacer account and have those scores sent to SIU Carbondale.

You DO need to test if:

• You do not have recent ACT or SAT scores.
• You have not completed college-level math.
• Your scores or transfer credits do not meet placement requirements.

**Remember, If you have questions about transfer credits, your Act score, or math placement scores, your academic advisor is here to help.

You have three options for scheduling your ACCUPLACER exam.

• In-Person, on campus,  at SIU Testing Services (for free)
• At another Testing Center in your area. (an additional fee will be assessed by the Center)
• At home with a virtual proctor ( an additional fee will be assessed by ProctorU ) 

Please fill out the Math Placement Registration Form and you will recieve a response by the end of the next business day. 

Please Note: You must first be accepted into SIU and Claim your SIU Network ID before you can fill out the Form. 

Math Placement Registration Form

Give yourself plenty of time to prepare before taking the test. You are allowed one retake, but you must wait at least one week, and there is an additional cost for the second attempt ($10.00)
It is important to be prepared for your first try.

How to Study: Before testing, we strongly recommend that you study using official Accuplacer resources:

• Download the Accuplacer Study App on your phone or computer.
• Use the practice questions and tools provided by College Board.
  
  • Practice Here
  • Student Portal (includes tutorials, practice, and calculator tools)

What you should Prepare For: You may take up to two math tests:

Test 1: Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Staticstics (QAS)

• This is the first test all students take

Test 2: Advanced Algebra and Functions (AFF)

• You will only take this test if you score high enough on Test 1 (QAS)
• This test is required for placement into higher-level math courses

Important to Know

• Not all students will take both tests
• Only students with qualifying scores on the first test (QAS) move to the second test (AAF)
• You can review sample questions for each test using the links through College Board resources.
• Want to know which class you'll be placed into? Download the SIUC Math Placement Guide to see how your Accuplacer scores are used.