Math Requirements

The math requirement is dependent on the semester you originally enrolled as a degree seeking student at the University.  This may not be the same semester you began your nursing courses.  For example: you may have entered the University Fall Semester, 1995 as an undeclared student in the College of Arts & Sciences.  In the Fall Semester, 1996 you made a division change and were accepted into Nursing.  Your math requirement would be consistent with the requirements for Fall Semester, 1995.

Requirement Prior to Fall Semester, 1996 (based on continuous enrollment)
Any one of the following will serve to demonstrate proficiency in the basic mathematical skills area:

1. Satisfactory score (score of 14 on part 2) on the mathematics placement test.
2. A grade of C or better in a college-level mathematics course.
3. A grade of C or better in mathematics 002.

Requirement Fall semester, 1996  - Winter Semester, 1998
Proficiency in the basic mathematical skills area will be demonstrated by obtaining either:

1. A grade of C- or better in a college-level mathematics course having at least intermediate algebra as a prerequisite, or
2. A satisfactory score on the University Mathematics Proficiency Test (19 or above on part 2).  The proficiency test covers mathematics at the level of college algebra.  The test may be taken at most twice.  Test dates are given in the Schedule of Classes.

Please note:
You must take the Placement/Proficiency test and fulfill the math requirement within your first year of enrollment at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. A sample of the test may be found at the Thomas Jefferson Library reference desk on the North Campus. Dates and times of the test are in the current course schedule. 

• If you score below 14 on Part II, you need to enroll in Math 001 or 002
• If you score between 14-18, you may enroll in Math 20 or Math 30.
• If you score 19 or above, you have completed the Math requirement for the University.
• If you have taken Algebra II (with a grade of A or B) in high school, Intermediate Algebra at the college level, or a score of 22 or higher on the ACT math sub test, you are eligible to enroll in Math 20 or 30.  No placement test is required.

Requirement Fall Semester 1998 and beyond
Proficiency in the basic mathematical skills area will be demonstrated by obtaining either:

1. A  grade of C- or better in a college-level mathematics course having at least intermediate algebra as a prerequisite, or
2. A 26 or above on the Missouri Math Placement Test.  The test may be taken, at most, twice.