Writing Placement

The foundational Writing courses offered at Eastern are:

ENG 100 College Writing
ENG 100P College Writing Plus

Writing placement is determined by standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) when available, or, by completing a writing placement survey. Your survey will be reviewed by English department faculty, and the most appropriate writing course will be recommended.

Students who have completed and passed the AP English Composition exam with a 3 or higher, or completed an equivalent college-level writing course may be waived from the foundational writing requirement. Please consult with an advisor regarding specific placement questions, or contact the Director of the University Writing Program, Dr. Rita Malenczyk.

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Math Placement

The foundational Math courses offered at Eastern are:

MAT 135P Math for Liberal Arts Plus
MAT 139P Number Systems Plus
MAT 155P Precalculus Mathematics Plus
MAT 135 Math for Liberal Arts
MAT 155 Precalculus Mathematics
MAT 195 Math for Business, Economics, Health Science, & Data Science
MAT 243 Calculus I with Technology

The most appropriate math course selection is based on your major, and individual math placement. Some majors have more than one math option depending on your academic goals and/or declared concentration.

Use the dropdown to view the foundational math course options recommended for your major.

Some students may need to complete MAT 099 – Algebra Essentials prior to registering for a foundational math course. This three-credit course counts toward your GPA and full-time status, but does not count toward graduation. After successful completion of MAT 099, students take MAT 135P, 139P or 155P (choice of course determined with advisor) in the following semester.

Individual math placement is determined by:

1. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) if available. Students who submit standardized test scores are still eligible to take the Accuplacer Test if interested in reassessing their math placement.
2. Accuplacer Test score. Accuplacer is a computerized adaptive, multiple choice, untimed test. This means your correct/incorrect responses will determine the number and type of problems you will see. Results from the Accuplacer are available right away, allowing you to register for the most appropriate math course. Accuplacer tests are offered on campus throughout the year.
3. Passing specific AP exam(s) or completing an equivalent college course. Students who:
   
   • Pass the AP Calculus or Precalculus exam with a 3 or higher may be waived from the foundational math requirement.
   • Pass an equivalent math course (sometimes offered through ECE or Dual-Enrollment credits at your high school) may be waived from the foundational math requirement.
   • Pass the AP Statistics exam with a 3 or higher may be automatically placed into a foundational math course.
   • Transfer in credits for a math course that is not an approved foundational math course may be automatically placed into a foundational math course.

Please consult with an advisor regarding specific placement questions, and to determine if additional math courses are required for your major.

Questions? Please contact the Math Placement Coordinator, Professor Kate Dale.

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