Mathematics Placement

The Mathematics Placement Test helps determine the mathematics course that best matches your current preparation and academic program.

About the Mathematics Placement Test

The Mathematics Placement Test is available online through ALEKS. No advance registration is required. The assessment is designed to determine the appropriate mathematics course in which you should begin at Millersville University.

Complete the assessment honestly and independently. There is no benefit to inflating or deflating your abilities. Placement into a course that does not match your current preparation could delay your academic progress, affect your graduation timeline, or negatively affect your GPA.

Important: You may not retake the Mathematics Placement Test after you have taken a mathematics course at Millersville University. If you fail a mathematics course or do not earn the grade required for the course to serve as a prerequisite, you will need to repeat that course.

Who Must Complete the Test?

The Mathematics Placement Test is required for all undergraduate students unless Millersville University has received qualifying mathematics credit.

You may not need to complete the test if Millersville University has received:

  • Transfer credit for an eligible 100-level or higher mathematics course.
  • Qualifying Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit for an eligible 100-level or higher mathematics course.

Certain statistics courses may not satisfy the exemption requirement. Review your transfer-credit evaluation or academic record if you are unsure whether qualifying credit has been received.

What to Expect

Online assessmentComplete the test online through ALEKS. ALEKS is free for students when using their Millersville University login.
Approximately 90 minutesPlan to complete the assessment in one sitting.
Computer and webcam requiredYou will need a reliable internet connection, a computer, and a working webcam.
No personal calculatorALEKS will provide an on-screen calculator when one is permitted for a particular problem.

The assessment is proctored through Respondus Monitor. ALEKS will provide instructions for downloading and using Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor after you create or confirm your ALEKS profile.

Testing accommodations: Students who need special accommodations should contact the Office of Learning Services at 717-871-5554.

Complete the Placement Test

  1. Select the Access ALEKS button below.
  2. Sign in using your Millersville University account.
  3. Create or confirm your ALEKS profile.
  4. Follow the instructions provided by ALEKS to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor.
  5. Complete the assessment honestly and independently.
Access ALEKS

A Millersville University login is required. ALEKS will open in a new browser tab.

Notice regarding earlier attempts: First attempts completed before 1 p.m. on July 24, 2025, did not have Respondus LockDown Browser and webcam monitoring engaged. Those first attempts cannot be used to determine mathematics placement. Students affected by this issue must complete an attempt with LockDown Browser and webcam monitoring engaged.

Understanding Your Placement Results

Your ALEKS score determines the highest mathematics course for which you may be eligible to register through MAX. You may register for an appropriate course below your indicated placement.

Your placement score does not necessarily identify the exact course required for your major. You are strongly encouraged to speak with your academic advisor about the mathematics courses required for your academic program.

Education Majors

For Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Middle Level Education majors, your score will determine whether you need to take MATH 104: Fundamentals of Mathematics 1 with the supplemental course MATH 094.

  • If you score 13 or higher, you do not need to take MATH 094.
  • Middle Level Education students with a Mathematics concentration should aim for a score of 60 or higher.

If Your ALEKS Score Is Below 34

A score below 34 does not prevent you from registering for mathematics. Your next step depends on the mathematics course required by your academic program.

0–33

Find the course your program requires

Then follow the corresponding registration guidance below.

If your program requires

MATH 100, MATH 102, MATH 107, or MATH 108

You may still enroll directly in the course required by your program.

Your next step: Register for the appropriate course in MAX.

If your program requires

MATH 101 College Algebra or a higher course

If your program requires MATH 101 or a higher course, such as MATH 151, MATH 160, or MATH 235, you should enroll in MATH 101C when it is appropriate for your major.

  • MATH 101C is the 5-credit corequisite version of College Algebra.
  • The course meets five days per week.
  • Corequisite sections are identified by a C, such as MATH 101.C1.
  • Students in appropriate majors may register themselves for any open MATH 101C section.

After MATH 101C: Successful completion allows you to move on to the next course required by your program, which may include MATH 130, MATH 151, MATH 160, or MATH 235.

Scored 34–53 and need College Algebra? Register for the regular 3-credit version of MATH 101 rather than MATH 101C.

All Majors Except Lombardo College of Business Majors

The placement listed is the highest mathematics course for which a student may be eligible to register through MAX.

ALEKS ScorePlacement
0–33MATH 100
34–53MATH 101
54–59MATH 130
60–75MATH 160
76–89MATH 161
90–100MATH 163

Lombardo College of Business Majors

ALEKS ScorePlacementSuggested Course
0–33MATH 100MATH 101C
34–59MATH 101MATH 101
60–75MATH 160MATH 235
76–89MATH 161MATH 235
90–100MATH 163MATH 235

Course availability, prerequisites, and major requirements may affect registration. Students should consult their academic advisor before selecting a mathematics course.

Questions?

Incoming students

Contact your admission counselor with questions about the placement requirement, qualifying transfer or AP/IB credit, or accessing ALEKS. Find your admission counselor.

Currently enrolled students

Contact your academic advisor with questions about placement, course selection, registration, or how the requirement applies to your academic program.

Students needing testing accommodations

Contact the Office of Learning Services at 717-871-5554.