Math Course Placement

What Math Course Should I Take First?

Southeastern has multiple math pathways for students depending on their career path. To decide which math pathway is appropriate for you, please consult with your academic advisor.

How Am I Placed Into My First Math Course?

Southeastern Louisiana University places students into their first math course based upon their math ACT score or their ALEKS PPL score. 

Math Placement via Math ACT Scores

Admitted students who have their official ACT scores entered into Southeastern’s computer system are initially placed into their first mathematics courses as outlined below: 

  1. A student whose math ACT subscore is 18 or below is required to concurrently enroll in one of our corequisite courses, either MATH 1002/1050 or MATH 1001/1070. 
  2. Placement of beginning freshman according to their official math ACT subscore:
    MATH 1001: math ACT subscore of 18 or below (must be taken concurrently with MATH 1070). Credit for MATH 1001 does not count toward graduation.
    MATH 1002: math ACT subscore of 18 or below (must be taken concurrently with MATH 1050). Credit for MATH 1002 does not count toward graduation.
    MATH 1050: math ACT subscore of 19 or higher.
    MATH 1070: math ACT subscore of 19 or higher.
    MATH 1610: math ACT subscore of 22 or higher.
    MATH 1750: math ACT subscore of 25 or higher.
    MATH 2000: math ACT subscore of 28 or higher.
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Advanced Mathematics Placement Policies

Advanced placement based upon math ACT subscores or transfer courses is available. Students admitted into Southeastern who have their official ACT scores entered into Southeastern’s computer system are eligible for advanced math course placement and credit as indicated below:

  1. A student whose math ACT subscore is 28 or above is eligible to enroll directly in MATH 1620, 1630, 1750, or 2410, depending upon their choice of major. Upon completion of MATH 1620, 1630, 1750, or 2410 with the grade of “C” or better in the first attempt, the student will receive the grade “P” in MATH 1610, with 3 credit hours.
  2. A student whose math ACT subscore is 28 or above is eligible to enroll directly in MATH 2000. Upon completion of MATH 2000 with a grade of “C” or better in the first attempt, the student will receive the grade “P” in MATH 1750, with 5 credit hours.
  3. A student who earns credit in MATH 1630, 2000, or 2410 via the AP, Cambridge International, or International Baccalaureate Calculus or Statistics exams will receive the grade of “P” in MATH 1610, with 3 credit hours.
  4. Students who transfer in a mathematics course at the level of trigonometry-based calculus or above with a grade of “C” or better will receive a grade of “P” for Math 1610, with 3 credit hours.