Questions regarding placement and credit should be directed to Donna Fatheree in 213 MDD, at 337-482-5290, or by e-mail to dfatheree@louisiana.edu
Placement by the ACT mathematics sub-score (for most students)
ACT ≤ 16: Preparatory work is needed before enrolling in MATH 092
17 ≤ ACT ≤ 18: MATH 092
19 ≤ ACT ≤ 20: MATH 100
21 ≤ ACT ≤ 25: MATH 105
18 ≤ ACT ≤ 24: MATH 107
ACT ≥ 23: MATH 140
ACT ≥ 26: MATH 143
ACT ≥ 28: MATH 270
Students with ACT ≥ 26 who have never attended a college or university may take the advanced credit exam for credit in MATH 105 or MATH 109 and MATH 110. [Placement exam schedule]
Students with 25 ≤ ACT ≤ 29 receive automatic credit in MATH 105
Students with ACT ≥ 30 receive automatic credit in MATH 143
Students wishing to challenge placement in MATH 092 or MATH 100 may take the freshman placement exam. This exam is for placement only. No credit is given. [Placement exam schedule]
Credit based on CEEB AP Exams
CalculusAB 3: credit in MATH 143 and MATH 250
CalculusAB 4,5: credit in MATH 143 and MATH 270
CalculusBC 3: credit in MATH 143 and MATH 270
CalculusBC 4,5: credit in MATH 143, MATH 270 and MATH 301