Math Placement Exam (MPE)
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MPE Testing Schedule for the 2021-2022 Academic Year
We recommend students take the MPE as soon as possible to obtain options for enrollment. The MPE provides diagnostic results which can be used to inform independent review prior to the start of the placed course. All students must register in advance for a current section.
For Summer and Fall 2022 enrollment, we offer on-campus testing and online testing through ProctorU.
Online MPE Sessions via ProctorU ($20)
The MPE taken online via ProcctorU costs $20. Select the link below to register for an online session and see Online ProctorU (MPE) for information on taking the MPE via ProctorU.
| Quarter Enrollment | Date(s) | Type | Register |
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Summer and Fall Enrollment (continuing students) |
April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 |
Student-paid ($20) |
Online MPE Sessions via ProctorU for Incoming First-year Students
These online sessions of the MPE via ProctorU are offered by invitation only for first-year students who have not taken the MPE previously. Contact mathtesting@ucsd.edu for a placement evaluation and see Online ProctorU (MPE) for information on taking the MPE via ProctorU.
| Quarter Enrollment | Date(s) | Type | Register |
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Session 1: Summer and Fall Enrollment for Incoming First-year Students |
May 15, 2022 through June 15, 2022 |
ProctorU (online) Campus-paid (by invitation) |
Contact mathtesting@ucsd.edu for a placement evaluation (and link to register) |
|
Session 2: Fall Enrollment for Incoming First-year Students (including transfer students & for students after receiving AP/IB results) |
August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022 |
ProctorU (online) Campus-paid (by invitation) |
Contact mathtesting@ucsd.edu for a placement evaluation (and link to register) |
On-Campus MPE Sessions
The MPE taken on campus is Free-of-Charge. See On-Campus (MPE) for information on taking the MPE on-campus.
| Quarter Enrollment | Date(s) | Register |
|
Summer and Fall Enrollment |
May 14, 2022 Session 1: 10:00am - 12:00pm Session 2: 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
No Walk-ins Allowed |
Retake Policy
We do not recommend for students to retake the MPE except when one year has lapsed as the results are only valid for one year.
The MPE is shown to be a valid and reliable measure to predict student achievement in their placed class; therefore, we highly recommend for students to enroll in the class that they are placed to without delay.
In the event that a student needs to retake the MPE, they must wait at least 60 days before attempting to retake a Math Placement Exam. MPE results from students who retake prior to the 60 day waiting period will not be processed. Students are expected to enforce the retake policy when registering for and attending an exam session.
Contact mathtesting@ucsd.edu if you have questions.
