Proficiency/credit by exam option

The Department of Mathematical Sciences allows students to prove proficiency or receive credit in certain mathematics courses upon passing an examination administered in-person by the department.  If a student feels that they have not been placed appropriately, they may take a Math Proficiency Exam.

Students are eligible to take a proficiency exam if:

1. The student has not taken the course at IUPUI in the past three semesters (or one year).

2. The student has successfully completed the course at another institution, but it has been over three semesters (or one year) or course did not transfer successfully to IUPUI.

If the student earned lower than a C (at IUPUI or elsewhere), they will need to retake the course. The prerequisite must also have been completed within the past three semesters (or one year).  The proficiency exam is not an option for students who do not meet a prerequisite grade or for students who attempt to “test out” or bypass a course without having successfully completed the course previously.

If the student is currently registered for the math course for which they are taking a proficiency exam, they should be advised to remain in current course until they successfully pass proficiency exam.

Students wishing to take any examination must register to do so by submitting a completed Registration Form.

Courses for which students may receive credit by examination are listed below: