New, Incoming Student Information

 

The Math Readiness Package is designed to assess new, incoming student's calculus skills and is a one-time $50 purchase.  

 

This online learning resource ensures that you take the calculus course that aligns with your knowledge and will give you the best opportunity for success.

 

New, incoming students in the following areas are required to take the UT Math Assessment:

•  College of Natural Sciences.  CNS students are not exempt as we use the UTMA for advising for other math and science courses including Chemistry and Physics. All CNS students are required to purchase the Math Readiness Package and take the UTMA, regardless of possible transferred credits. 

• If you are new to UT and are not a College of Natural Sciences student, please scroll below for your college specific information.

 

 

Instant online access to the Math Readiness Package and the proctored UT Math Assessment.

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You can purchase the $50 Math Readiness Package using the link below. 

Click here to purchase the Math Readiness Package.

 

Please follow the "Click to Download" link in your electronic receipt to be taken to the Quest warm-up assessment.

Included in the package are Quest Learning Modules, the required UTMA warmup assessment, testing directions for the UTMA, the link for online proctoring, and access for one semester for the package’s content.  You will also have access to revisit modules where improvement is possible to continue to hone your calculus skills. 

 

Please plan to spend a significant amount of time practicing in the Quest Learning Modules before your assessment to fully prepare for the best outcome.  Your professors may refer to these modules during your calculus class. 

 

You must complete the Quest warm-up assessment prior to taking the UT Math Assessment.  

 

 

THE PRE-REQUISITE DEADLINE FOR SPRING IS JANUARY, 17TH, 2020 AT 11:59 PM.  

 

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I’m a new, incoming student that is not in the The College of Natural Sciences.  Do I need to take the UTMA?

 

Cockrell School of Engineering: Yes, if you scored between a 620-669 on the SAT Quantitative.

 

Jackson School of Geosciences: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.

 

McCombs School of Business: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.

 

Liberal Arts majors in Economics and majors in BS Psychology: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.

 

Undergraduate Studies majors planning to transfer into any colleges/majors listed above: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.

 

Students who intend to pursue health sciences or any other degree that may require Calculus: Yes, if you plan to enroll in calculus in the fall semester and do not meet an exemption.

 

EXEMPTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO CURRENT UT STUDENTS.

 

New, Non-CNS students (except Cockrell School of Engineering) are exempt if they:

• Have AP or IB test scores sufficient to claim credit for first semester calculus.
• Scored 30 or higher on the ACT Math, or 670 or higher on the SAT Quantitative within the past year*.
• Have credit for M 305G (Preparation for Calculus) with a B- or higher.

Please work in the Math Readiness Package modules to make sure that you are ready for the rigor of The University of Texas at Austin’s calculus courses.

*December 1, 2018 until present (Applies to both ACT and SAT scores.)

 

International exchange and TAMS students are exempt from the UT Math Assessment.

 

Online Proctored UT Math Assessment

All new, incoming College of Natural Sciences students are required to purchase the Math Readiness Package.  The Math Readiness Package includes all of the information that you will need to prepare for calculus at UT Austin.  New, incoming CNS students are not exempt as we use the UTMA for advising for other math and science courses including Chemistry and Physics. 

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There is no cost for Current UT students to take the UTMA.  

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The assessment will take one hour to complete and you will receive your results immediately.    

 

Students are limited to two UTMA attempts in the summer and two UTMA attempts per long semester, so please take this assessment seriously.

UT Math Assessment Accommodations

if you have approved accommodations from the students with disabilities office, you are eligible for in person testing.

 

Students needing accommodations for the UT Math Assessment will need to provide documentation and complete the required “Request for Math Accommodations” PDF form through the UT Services for Students with Disabilities Office.

With approved accommodations, students will receive additional information regarding the next steps for their UT Math Assessment.  

 

Information will be added in January for in person UTMA testing options.

 

 

Assessment Deadline

 

 

THE PRE-REQUISITE DEADLINE FOR SPRING IS JANUARY, 17TH, 2020 AT 11:59 PM.

 

 

All incoming College of Natural Sciences students and other students intending to take calculus in the Spring 2020 semester are required to take the UTMA. 

If you did not earn a score to place you into calculus:

Please wait to retake your second UTMA attempt until you have spent significant time in the Quest modules.  We recommend at least 40 hours working in the modules before a retake.

Please note that UTMA re-takes are not available during orientation.  You are required to complete this assessment independently unless you have been approved in advance. 

 

IF YOU CANNOT COMPLETE THE UTMA, PLEASE EMAIL:Quest Support FOR ASSISTANCE.  

 

Academic Integrity

Please use academic integrity for the UT Math Assessment. 

 

A fundamental principle for any educational institution, academic integrity is highly valued and seriously regarded at The University of Texas at Austin.

More specifically, you and other students are expected to maintain absolute integrity and a high standard of individual honor in scholastic work undertaken at the University.  This is a very basic expectation that is further reinforced by the University's Honor Code.  

 

What if I need to retake the UTMA?

 

 

 

Second attempts for the UTMA will be available for students in January.  Please check back for more information.

 

What can I do to prepare for my retake?  Please reflect on the following questions:

 

Q. What did I do to prepare for the UTMA?   A. Please spend more time in the Quest Modules to practice.

Q. How did my preparation help me?            A. Practice mastering the content for this assessment.

Q. What is my plan moving forward?             A. Please be totally prepared for your final attempt.

 

What if I have worked all of the Quest modules?

 

Our design team built additional practice questions and added resources to help you learn and improve on any topics that you may need to work on. 

This additional information is be available to help you follow the recommended 10-40 hours of Quest module practice.

When is my retake deadline?

 

 

 

THE PRE-REQUISITE DEADLINE FOR SPRING IS JANUARY, 17TH, 2020 AT 11:59 PM.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact Us

If you have questions, please email: readiness@cns.utexas.edu