STEM Pathway

This is the pathway for students who need to take MATH 90 - Precalculus Algebra or a higher-level class to satisfy the math requirement for their major. This is typically students who want to major in the physical sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

It is extremely important to make sure that the transfer-level math class you choose to take will satisfy the transfer requirements designated by your choice of major and transfer institution. This information can be found on ASSIST.org, but that website can be difficult to navigate, so it’s best to discuss this with a counselor.

Placement into Calculus - Placement directly into Calculus requires a HS GPA of at least 3.2 and two semesters of passing grades in HS Precalculus (the second semester grade must be C or higher). If a student does not meet these requirements, then they are required to complete the prerequisites (MATH 90 and MATH 95) to become eligible for Calculus.

Placement below Calculus - Please turn on your audio and click Play on the audio file below (or click here) to learn more about our STEM Pathway, including the recent changes in placement. You can also see our flowchart of courses and placement information below:

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The following is a flowchart of the courses in our STEM Pathway that are below the Calculus level. Courses in green are open to everybody, and courses in yellow are open to students with a HS GPA of at least 2.6 or who have been enrolled in a HS Precalculus course (or who have satisfied the prerequisites). Courses in solid boxes are transfer-level courses, and courses in dashed boxes are developmental courses:

Note that this flowchart does not contain courses at or above the Calculus level. Students who place directly into Calculus (see the requirements below) or who complete the prerequisites (MATH 90 and MATH 95) are eligible for MATH 100A - Short Calculus I and MATH 110A - Calculus I. Students can then continue through the Calculus sequence.

And the following are the official placement rules and recommendations to help students choose a course:

All students who have questions regarding which math class to take are encouraged to speak with their current math instructor (if they have one), the Math Advising Coordinator, or a counselor so that they can make an informed decision.

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