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Math Placement, Transfer Credit/Credit by Exam, PPL (Math Placement Test) → Math Placement General Information → First Year Students: I want to try to place into a higher math course for fall. What are my options?

1.6. First Year Students: I want to try to place into a higher math course for fall. What are my options?

TAKE THE PPL ASSESSMENT: If you want to try to qualify for a course, make sure you have taken the PPL Assessment (Math Placement Test).  

• Fall 2024 First Year Students can take the PPL two times through their Next Steps Center at no additional cost.  

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE MY PLACEMENT: There are several opportunities for students during the summer.

• • You can take a summer credit course through:
    • U of A New Start Summer Program, which begins June 8, 2024.  
    • Taking a summer class at U of A.  Consult your academic advisor if you are considering this option.  
    • Taking a summer class at non-U of A institutions.  If you are considering this option, make sure you are taking the correct course.  Check here or submit an evaluation. 
  •  Participate in a U of A non-credit summer review program, Wildcat LEAP.  
    • Math Workshop 1: Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 28
    • Math Workshop 2: Monday, July 15 – Friday, August 2 
    • If you participate in New Start, you cannot participate in Wildcat LEAP. There really isn't time to do both programs. 
  • If you are not able to participate in New Start or Wildcat Leap, you can review on your own before retesting.
    • If you have taken the PPL, you can use the Prep and Learning module to review before testing again.