What is math placement and who needs to take it?
Oregon Tech uses a proctored math placement assessment to help enroll you in the appropriate math class. After earning a placement score, students may register for the recommended course after meeting with their academic advisor. All incoming students must either take a proctored ALEKS math placement assessment or receive an exemption from the Admissions Office before they can enroll in courses.
How do I get an exemption?
Students who meet certain criteria may be eligible for an exemption. To request an exemption, ensure you meet one or more of the exemption criteria, and contact Admissions at oit@oit.edu with the following information:
- Official report of your AP, IB, CLEP, or college credit courses with your name, source of credit (such as your school's name), course name, and score or grade are visible
We'll consider you for an exemption once you provide this information.
If you're exempted from the math placement requirement, you'll be notified via email by the Admissions Office. Unless you've received an exemption from Admissions, you'll need to take the placement assessment to be able to register for courses.
Exemption Criteria
Students may qualify for an exemption if they have one or more of the following:
- College math credit (MATH 100 or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university
- AP Pre-Calculus, Calculus A/B, or Calculus B/C with a 3 or higher
- IB Mathematics or Further Mathematics
- Score of 50 or higher on the Calculus, College Algebra, Trigonometry, or College Algebra-Trigonometry CLEP exam