Math and writing placement tables
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ requires mandatory placement for math and writing for all students (with a few exceptions).
These distinguished placements assess a student's current abilities in math, reading, and writing and correlate these abilities to the corresponding math, reading, and writing levels in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s developmental and general education course curriculum.
Placement tables:
You can find our by scrolling this page in our catalog.
We've learned that students have a greater probability of successfully completing general education courses that count toward certificate/associate or bachelor's degrees when scoring above the required test cut off score.
Almost all natural science courses require at minimum a WRTG 111X and MATH placement score.
To register for Writing Across Contexts (WRTG F111X) or to place into courses with a WRTG F111X placement prerequisite, you must either:
- Submit either ACT or SAT standardized test scores (within two years of testing).
- Submit a score of 3 or higher in the AP English literature or AP English language exam.
- OR take the .
Submit ACT/SAT/AP scores to uaf-admissions@alaska.edu.
All students must take the prior to registering for any Natural Science or Math course at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ unless you meet one of the following criteria:
- You have scored a 4 or higher on the AP calculus AB and/or BC exam and submitted score.
- or you have proof of passing grade in a prior college math course and submitted transcript.
Submit AP scores or transcripts to uaf-admissions@alaska.edu.
You don't need to provide ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ with your ALEKS placement score. Your score will be directly entered into our ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ system.
ALEKS is a web-based assessment system that not only provides an initial assessment for math placement, but also an opportunity to practice and retest to improve your placement before you enroll.
Likely yes, ALEKS placement is required before you will be allowed to register in any math (MATH) course at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, unless:
- You have scored a 4 or higher on the AP calculus AB and/or BC exam and submitted score
- or you have proof of passing grade in a prior college math course and submitted transcript
Submit AP scores or transcripts to uaf-admissions@alaska.edu
ALEKS can be taken anytime, on any computer as long as you have a reliable internet
connection.
You will not be able to take this assessment from your phone.
- pencil
- paper
- a computer including keyboard
- internet access
You will need to set aside at least two hours to complete 20-30 questions. The ALEKS test is adaptive, so no time is wasted answering questions you don’t understand.
You don't need to own a computer to complete the ALEKS placement. It is not currently proctored. You can come to the Academic Advising Center or utilize the testing center at if you are located in the Fairbanks area. Outside of Fairbanks, you can use your local library and most high schools and community colleges offer access to public computers.
are the best option, however, they are not open 24/7, but have good availability 6 days of the week:
- Sunday: 4 p.m.-1 a.m. EST
- Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-1 a.m. EST
- Friday: 7 a.m.-9 a.m. EST
For general questions/help (such as logging in or study resources) please contact ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ eCampus Advising at uaf-ecampus-advising@alaska.edu or call 907-455-2067.
Yes, you may retake the ALEKS up to five times within a year time period. You will have to spend time in the practice module before a new attempt unlocks. Your highest score is the one that counts.
The EdReady writing placement is a web-based assessment tool used to determine skills in reading and writing and used to help determine placement for writing (WRTG) and reading (DEVS) courses at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.