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Why do I need to take the exam?
The Math Placement Exam is administered using the software program ALEKS, which has been shown to accurately place students in the math course for which they are prepared. Since your program of study has specific math requirements, you will be working to attain a specific score necessary to place you in the course required by your major. You will have up to five opportunities to take the test and obtain a score that accurately reflects your math skills.
For more information on the Math Placement Exam, including details on determining your math placement goal, visit our website. We recommend that you read these materials before taking the exam.
How do I take the exam?
To take the Math Placement Exam, you must schedule an appointment at one of our testing centers located in Newark, Dover and Georgetown (all in Delaware). Please be aware that availability is limited at the Dover and Georgetown locations. We encourage you to book the appointment as soon as possible to guarantee your desired time; waiting until the last minute to schedule your assessment is not an excuse for not being able to find an appointment.
You can take the test after June 20, 2025. Please complete the test as soon as possible to ensure that you can register for the fall 2025 semester at your appointment with your advisor.
If you require special accommodations to complete the test, you should contact Disability Support Services to discuss the procedure before starting this process.
Steps
- You will need to set up your UD email address before scheduling your exam. To do so, visit your student portal, My Blue Hen Home.
- Log into ALEKS using your UD e-mail to complete the survey and tutorial. You will not be able to complete the exam without going to the testing center, but this will allow you to be ready at your appointment.
- Please schedule an appointment at one of our 3 testing centers all located in Delaware.
- Newark Testing Center, please go to Schedule here and select the math placement exam option to test in Newark.
- UD Online Resource Center, 850 Library Ave., Newark, DE 19711
- Newark Testing Center, please go to Schedule here and select the math placement exam option to test in Newark.
- Dover Testing Center Schedule here to test in Dover.
- Delaware Tech Terry Campus, Education and Technology Bldg., 2nd Floor, Room 760
- Georgetown Testing Center Schedule here to test in Georgetown
- Delaware Tech Jack F. Owens Campus Jason Building, Room 182, 18800 Seashore Highway (Rte. 18/404)
- There is a 48 hours cool-down period between each attempt AND you must also spend 5 hours in the Prep and learn module before you can retake the test. This is mandatory. Instructions on how to access the Prep and learn module can be found on our website at the bottom of the page.
- Please know your UD username and password. You will need them to log in.
- You will need a government-issued photo ID, but not your laptop.
- If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your scheduled exam time, we reserve the right to have you reschedule your appointment (if there are appointments available).
- Go directly into the locker room, turn off and lock up your cell phone and all hats, hoodies or hooded clothing, scarves, sunglasses, food, drink, watches and fitbits. The only headwear allowed to be worn while testing must show in your government-issued ID. Lockers are small; leave larger items at home or in your car. Testing center staff will not hold any personal items for you and are not responsible for any stolen items.
- When you come to the front desk to sign in, all you should have in your possession is your locker key and your government-issued ID (you will not need your cell phone to log in).
- No breaks are allowed during your exam.