Placement testing
Regular registration (New students only)
Mathematics placement
Placement in mathematics for first-time freshmen is based on the Math ACT or SAT sub-score of the student and scores obtained on various AP mathematics exams. Your adviser will inform you of your proper mathematics placement after review of those records. In the event that no ACT or SAT scores are available, or the student is a transfer student who has not received college credit for college algebra (or a higher level of mathematics course):
- The student must take and earn a qualifying score in the Math Placement Exam for College Algebra (MPECA) to enroll in college algebra.
- The student must take and earn a qualifying score in the Missouri Math Placement Test (MMPT) to enroll in a trigonometry, pre-calculus, finite mathematics or calculus course.
Visit the Department of Mathematics placement testing page for all pertinent information regarding prerequisites for mathematics courses as well as information regarding registration, preparation, dates and exam locations for the MPECA and MMPT placement exams.
German/French/Spanish placement
All BA degree candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences and BJ degree candidates in the School of Journalism are required to take 12 to 13 hours of a foreign language before graduation. If you choose German, French or Spanish and if you took more than one year of this language in high school, you must take the placement test. The test is also required for students in other colleges or divisions if they are considering enrolling in German/French/Spanish 2 or above. Tests will be held in Room 40 of the Academic Support Center.
- Spring 2008, the test will be given from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, to Friday, Jan. 18.
- Summer 2008, the dates and times are to be announced.
- Fall 2008, the dates and times are to be announced.
Engineering placement
Freshmen also must take a trigonometry examination in Room W1025 Lafferre Hall. The trigonometry exam will take approximately 20 minutes. If needed, the mathematics exam will take approximately one hour.
- Spring 2008, the test will be given beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 14 to Jan. 18
- Summer 2008, the test will be given beginning at 9 a.m. Jun. 4 to Jun. 6.
- Fall 2008, the test will be given beginning at 9 a.m. during Summer Welcome.
International student placement
Undergraduate international students must take the MU English Language Proficiency Exam. Students must register for the exam at 208 McReynolds Hall. The exam must be completed before a student can enroll in classes.
- Spring 2008, the test will be given at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
- Summer 2008, the test will be given at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 5.
- Fall 2008, the test will be given at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19.