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 2 years.

2. The student has successfully completed the course at another institution, but it has been over 2 years 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 2 years. 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: