Mathematics Placement
Math/Quantitative Reasoning Placement
There are four categories for Math/Quantitative Reasoning:
- M1-Fulfilled Requirement
- M2-Enroll in GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Course
- M3-Enroll in Supported GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Courses.
Participation in Early Start is recommended.
- M4-Enroll in Supported Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Courses.
Participation in Early Start is required.
All students are highly encouraged to complete their B4 graduation requirement in
their first year at CSUSM.
**Please note that your placement category may change when you change your major and/or
when your final high school and college transcripts have been received and reviewed.**
Math/Quantitative Reasoning Placement for Algebra Intensive Majors*:
* Applied Physics, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Business Administration,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Kinesiology-Option in Motion
Science, and Mathematics
Starting Fall 2022
- M1-FULFILLED REQUIREMENT: Student has fulfilled General Education B4 Requirement and is permitted to enroll
in the next level of Mathematics as appropriate for major.
- M2-ENROLL IN GE MATH/QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSE: Student has met standards, ready to enroll in a B4 level Mathematics course for the major.
- M3-ENROLL IN SUPPORTED MATH/QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSE, EARLY START RECOMMENDED:
Fall Placement= MATH 105 and MATH 005
or
Fall Placement= Math 115 after completing ESM 104 and ESM 4 at CSUSM with a grade of "B-" or better for Early Start.
or
Fall Placement= Math 125 after completing ESM 105 and ESM 5 with a grade of "C" or
better for Early Start. This only applies to majors requiring Math 125/Math 160.
or
Fall Placement= Math 132 after completing ESM 105 and ESM 5 with a grade of "C" or
better for Early Start. This only applies to majors requiring Math 132.
- M4-ENROLL IN SUPPORTED MATH/QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSE, EARLY START REQUIRED:
Fall Placement= MATH 105 and MATH 005
or
Fall Placement= MATH 115 after completing ESM 104 and ESM 4 at CSUSM with a grade of "B-"
or better for Early Start.
Students in following majors: Applied Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Kinesiology-Option in Motion
Science, and Mathematics are strongly encouraged to participate in a further placement process to potentially
upgrade their placement and shorten their time to degree. Visit the Math Placement Exam website for more information and to see if you qualify.
Math/Quantitative Reasoning Placement for Non-Algebra Intensive Majors*:
* American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Child & Adolescent Development, Communication,
Criminology & Justice Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, History, Human
Development, Kinesiology-Option in Health Science, Liberal Studies, Literature & Writing
Studies, Media Studies, Music, Nursing, Political Science, Psychological Science,
Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Language Pathology, Visual & Performing
Arts, and Women’s Studies.
- M1-FULFILLED REQUIREMENT: Student has fulfilled General Education B4 Requirement and is permitted to enroll
in the next level of Mathematics as appropriate for major.
- M2-ENROLL IN GE MATH/QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSE: Student has met standards, ready to enroll in a B4 level Mathematics course for the major. Check your Degree Planner.
- M3-ENROLL IN SUPPORTED MATH/QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSE, EARLY START RECOMMENDED :
Placement in MATH 101 and MATH 001. Check your Degree Planner
or
Fall Placement for students who have completed ESM 104 and ESM 4 at CSUSM with a grade of "B-" or better
for Early Start.
- MATH 210 for Liberal Studies Majors
- MATH 101 without Math 1, or MATH 100, or MATH 105 and MATH 5, or MATH 115 for Arts
and Humanities Majors
- MATH 101 without Math 1, or MATH 100, or MATH 105 and MATH 5, or MATH 115 for Social
and Behavorial Sciences Majors
- M4-ENROLL IN SUPPORTED MATH/QUANTITATIVE REASONING COURSE, EARLY START REQUIRED :
Placement in MATH 101 and MATH 001. Check your Degree Planner
or
Fall Placement for students who have completed ESM 104 and ESM 4 at CSUSM with a grade of "B-" or better
for Early Start.
- MATH 210 for Liberal Studies Majors
- MATH 101 without Math 1, or MATH 100, or MATH 105 and MATH 5, or MATH 115 for Arts
and Humanities Majors
- MATH 101 without Math 1, or MATH 100, or MATH 105 and MATH 5, or MATH 115 for Social
and Behavorial Sciences Majors