INFORMATION FOR SPRING 2020 PREREQUISITES WILL BE AVAILABLE BY NOVEMBER 18, 2019.
The UT MAth Assessment (UTMA)
&
The math readiness package
(For new, incoming Students)
The UT Math Assessment (UTMA) is a proctored online exam that takes one hour and determines calculus & pre-calculus course placement.
The University of Texas at Austin offers this math assessment as an effective way to ensure each student is placed into courses that best fit their needs and abilities. We want all of our Longhorns to earn passing grades in spring course work, so please take the time to prepare.
Current UT students do not need to purchase the Math Readiness Package to take the UTMA.
All Spring 2020 semester UTMA information will be updated in November.
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 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:
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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 UT Math Assessment, regardless of possible transferred credits.
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If you are new to UT and are not a College of Natural Sciences student, please scroll below for your college specific information.
New, incoming student Math Readiness Package information
Instant online access to the Math Readiness Package and the proctored UT Math Assessment.
You can purchase the $50 Math Readiness Package in December.
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 to the Examity website 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.
Current UT students who would like to refresh or improve their math skills have the option to prepare for the UTMA with the Math Readiness Package that includes the online Quest warm-up assessment and learning modules, but it is not required to take the UTMA.
New, incoming student in another college
I’m a new, incoming student that is not in the The College of Natural Sciences. Do I need to take the UT Math Assessment?
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.
New, incoming student exemption options
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.
*May 1, 2018 until present (Applies to both ACT and SAT scores.)
International exchange and TAMS students are exempt from the UT Math Assessment.
Current UT student information
Current UT Students
Current UT students are not eligible for UTMA exemptions.
The Math Readiness Package is not required for current UT students to access the online, proctored UT Math Assessment. If you are a current UT student who would like to refresh or improve their math skills, you have the option to prepare for the UTMA by completing the Math Readiness Package which includes the online Quest warm-up assessment and learning modules, but it is not required to take the UTMA.
A NEW UTMA ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED FOR SPRING 2020 CALCULUS COURSES.
All Spring 2020 semester UTMA information will be updated in November.
*UTMA scores taken by September 16th, 2019 are no longer valid.
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT DATA IS EXPIRED FOR SPRING 2020 PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS.
Pre-requisite requirements are enforced and you will be notified via Secure Academic Note (SAN). Please see the pre-requisite information below that applies to all continuing students:
https://cns.utexas.edu/mpa-advising/math-prerequisites
The UT Math Assessment link will become available closer to the Spring 2020 semester start date. Please return to view this updated information after fall registration has concluded.
Any questions regarding the UTMA can be emailed to: readiness@cns.utexas.edu.
If you have questions about your pre-requisite requirement, please contact: mpaadv@austin.utexas.edu.
Online Proctored UT Math Assessment
All new 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.
Current UT students do not need to purchase the Math Readiness Package to take the UTMA.
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.
Examity Online Proctoring and Resources
CREATing YOUR EXAMITY ACCOUNT:
Our online proctoring partner, Examity, has several resources on their website that can make understanding the assessment process easy.
The basic technology requirements are:
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser
You will be prompted to test your computer for capability, have access to practice exams, and to the rules that apply for UTMA.
Examity offers live chat, email, and phone support options for students.
When creating your Examity account, please select the Central Standard Time Zone.
Please see the examity guidebook for detailed instructions:
UT Math Assessment Accommodations
New and Current UT students that have approved accommodations from the UT Services for students with disabilities office 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 November for in person UT Math Assessment testing options.
Assessment Deadline
All Spring 2020 semester UTMA information will be updated in November.
All incoming College of Natural Sciences students and other students intending to take calculus in the Spring 2020 semester are required to take the UT Math Assessment. Deadlines for Spring 2020 will be posted in November.
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: READINESS@CNS.UTEXAS.EDU 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 did not place into calculus?
What if I need to retake the UTMA?
Second attempts for the UTMA will be available for students in late December. Please check back for more information in November.
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.
