Math Placement Exam (MPE)
- Do I Need The MPE?
- MPE Timeline
- MPE Session Dates
- MPE/MDA Expiration Dates
- MPE Resources
MPE Session Dates
The Math Placement Exam (MPE) determines students' official math placement. The MPE is a proctored exam, either on campus (free) or remotely (for $20 on ProctorU). Students should take this exam seriously as it will determine their starting course in the Math Pathway required by their major and/or college.
All students must register in advance for a testing session.
| Current and Upcoming Sessions | ||
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Remote on ProctorU ($20)
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For any student who needs to take the MPE to be eligible to book a math class |
Complete the Equipment Check to receive a link to schedule an exam session |
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On-Campus (Free)
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For new first year students - continuing students are welcome to join a waitlist and be admitted as space allows |
Registration open at On-Campus MPE |
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On-Campus (Free)
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For any student who needs to take the MPE to be eligible to book a math class |
Registration opens in late September |
| Past Sessions | ||
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Remote on ProctorU (Free)
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For new transfer students and first-year students after receiving AP or IB results |
Session closed |
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Remote on ProctorU (Free)
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For new first-year students |
Session closed |
MPE-Retake Policy
MPE retakes are NOT allowed, and students must enroll in the course that they are placed into. Advancement will occur by completing successive courses in the established Math Pathways determined by their major and/or college.
Exceptions:
- MPE results are valid for one year. Students who have not enrolled in their placed course after 12 months must retake the MPE before they can enroll in math.
- Pass a pre-calculus course at another college. Send mathtesting@ucsd.edu a screen capture of your unofficial transcript to include your final grade.
Place-Up Pathway
Students with initial Math 2 placement are on the Place-Up Pathway (PUP) and may not retake the MPE. To move forward in math, students must:
- Pass the Math 2-to-3B Place-up Exam (PUP-E). See PUP-Exam for more information.
- Once placed in Math 3B, advancement will occur by completing successive courses in the established Math Pathway determined by their major and/or college.
