Calculus Placement Test
The Calculus Placement Test is not a requirement for most students at UCSB. However,
for certain majors the exam is necessary to place you in a math class. To take the
Calculus Placement Test go to http://hw.math.ucsb.edu/placementtest/ where it is
available online.
See the chart below to determine whether you need to take the exam. If so, complete the exam online before coming to Orientation in order to register for a math class
at Orientation.
Calculus Placement Test
is required if:
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Calculus Placement Test
is NOT required if:
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You are in one of the following majors or pre-majors:
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Economics/Mathematics, BS
Environmental Studies, all Engineering majors, BS Physical Geography, Geology, all
Mathematics majors, Physics, Statistics.
(If you have an AP Calculus score of 2 or higher, or you have taken a college level
calculus course, you do not need to take the exam even if you are in one of the
majors listed above).
See the information to the right for details.
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You are not in one of the majors listed to the left.
or
You have a confirmed score of 2 or above on the Advanced Placement Calculus AB or
BC exam.
or
You are transferring college credit in calculus. If so, bring an unofficial copy
of the transcript showing your college level work to Orientation - OR - mail, fax
(805-893-2385), or e-mail your transcript and UCSB perm number to the Math Dept.
For questions, e-mail: sheryl@math.ucsb.edu
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See the Math Department
website for details on math placement. Optional review materials can be purchased from the
UCSB Bookstore at www.ucsbstuff.com or 888-823-4778.
Foreign Language Placement Exams
Your Orientation advisor will explain foreign language requirements and placement.
Not all students will need to take a foreign language placement exam. These exams
are not administered during Orientation. They are offered at the beginning of
each academic quarter.
Analytical Writing Placement Exam
Your Orientation advisor will explain writing requirements.
The Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) is not administered
during Orientation. For students who did not take the AWPE when
it was offered in May, and who have not satisfied the Entry Level
Writing Requirement in any other way, the exam will be offered
at UCSB prior to the beginning of classes in September.
Please see the UC website at
www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe for detailed information about the AWPE.