Exempt:

A student will receive an exempt designation if they demonstrate proficiency, i.e., student knowledge and skills that meet CSU standards for placement into baccalaureate-level entry courses. Students who receive this designation are exempt from the requirement to take CSU’s placement test(s) if they apply and are admitted to CSU.

Conditionally Exempt (mathematics only):

If a student with a Conditionally Exempt designation were to enroll at a CSU campus immediately after completing the EAP in mathematics, the student would be prepared for a basic, freshman-level mathematics course. However, proficiency in mathematics decreases quickly when those skills and knowledge are not used.

Students receiving a Conditionally Exempt designation will be encouraged to keep their proficiency in mathematics at the college level by participating in an approved senior-year experience (for example, enrolling in and passing a mathematics class with an Algebra II prerequisite during the senior year or completing an on-line math tutorial, such as ALEKS.  Students who successfully participate in an approved senior-year experience are exempt from the requirement to take CSU’s mathematics placement test if they apply and are admitted to CSU and will be eligible to enroll in basic, non-remedial freshman-level mathematics courses.

Non-Exempt:

A student with a Non-Exempt designation took the EAP test in English or mathematics and did not demonstrate the level of knowledge and skills required to enroll in a college-level course. As a result, Non-Exempt students will be encouraged to focus on improving their English or mathematics skills during their senior year of high school by participation in approved senior-year experiences or courses designed to strengthen English and mathematics skills. These students will be required to take CSU’s placement tests upon admission to CSU.

Incomplete:

A student with an Incomplete designation did not complete enough of the multiple-choice items on either test to receive a score. As a result, these students should take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam if they have been admitted to a CSU campus.