University of Michigan Mathematics Placement Testing

How This Works:
The Mathematics Placement Test is combined with several other factors to predict the mathematics course in which new students at the University will have the greatest success. After you have completed the test your placement is sent to your academic advisor, with whom you meet before registering.

This Test and Math at Michigan:
The placement test covers only precalculus mathematics: thus, you will see some, but not all, of the math you have learned. It is also a placement test, not a preview of math courses at Michigan. The mathematics course(s) you will take here are very different from the test, use calculators extensively and emphasize conceptual understanding.

Note: the testing period for Spring 2012 placements starts 16 April The placement and sample tests are only available starting then. The tests will be available for Summer 2012 placements starting 29 May.

Procedure:
Take the placement test before coming to campus for orientation. To take the test, you need:

• Your University of Michigan uniqname, and Kerberos login password. See the FAQ if you don't know your uniqname or password.
  
• A computer with a web browser and internet connection. It is recommended that you take the test using Firefox, version 3.0 or later, as your browser.
  Other supported browsers are:
  • For Windows: Internet Explorer 7+, Opera 9.1+
    
  • For Macintosh OS X: Safari 3.1.2+
    
  • For Linux: Konqueror 3.3+
    
  Obviously, the better your Internet connection, the better the test will work.
  
• Enough time: you have a maximum of fifty minutes to complete the test, and you must finish it once you have started. No calculators or other resources are allowed when taking the test. To take the test, see the instructions page.

Other Information:
If you have questions about the Mathematics Placement Test, please refer to the FAQ (list of frequently asked questions). This includes information about how your placement is affected by transfer or AP credit