PUP-E Resources
Resources for students planning to take the Place Up Pathway Exam (PUP-E).
Register For Practice & Place Up Pathway Exams
If you are not in the PUP sign up system, please contact mathtesting@ucsd.edu for assistance.
Prepare and study for the PUP-E
How to Register
Follow the instructions below to register for the PUP-E and the Practice Exam:
- Visit https://us.prairietest.com/ and select University of California San Diego (ucsd.edu)
- If you have not done so, visit Support (ucsd.edu) to claim your Active Directory (AD) account.
- Log into PrairieTest via AD
- If you are added to the PUP-E roster, an invitation will appear at the top. Select Join MATH 2

- Select Make Reservation to register for an exam time.
Mathways
The UC San Diego Mathways webpage contains helpful math placement information:
- Guidance for students Math 2 and Math 3B placement
- Modify your major plans based on your math placement
Register for the Practice Exam
Practice exams are available during week 6-8 every quarter to prepare for the PUP-E in week 10. Practice exams for week 0 PUP-E is TBA.
Sign Up For Practice & Place Up Pathway Exams
If you are not in the PUP sign up system, please email mathtesting@ucsd.edu for assistance.
Math 2-to-Math 3B Published Practice Tests
Review How to Study for the Math 2 to 3b Place Up Pathway Exam and take the practice tests.