Mathematics Placement Test Information
The University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Mathematics-Gulf Coast
Students who do not meet the new math prerequisites listed below may
take a placement test. The results of the test will be one of the criteria
that will determine in which class the student may enroll. Interested
students should contact Dr. Harris (John.m.Harris@usm.edu)
or Ms. Naquin (Marlene.Naquin@usm.edu)
. The test is computerized and will be administered in the
mathematics lab, Room 134I in the Gulf Coast Student Services Center. Students
need to bring their student ID or something showing their name and ID number
along with a photo ID. The fee for the test is $10 (CASH ONLY) and
must be paid before taking the test. A calculator is provided on the
computer. Students are not allowed to bring their own. Test results
are given as soon as the test is completed.
Testing are given by appointment only.
College of Science and
Technology
New Mathematics Pre-Requisites
Effective Fall 2009 For All Southern Miss Students*
| Course Wanted | Prerequisite Class Grade | ACT Math Sub-score | SAT Math Sub-score | Compass Placement Test Module Scores |
| MAT 100 MAT 101 MAT 101E |
"C" or better in MAT 099 or an equivalent course | >20 | >490 | Algebra >42 |
| MAT 102 MAT 103 MAT 128 MAT 314 |
"C" or better in MAT 101 or an equivalent course | >24 | >560 | Algebra >42 and College Algebra >52 |
| MAT 136 | "C" or better in MAT 103, MAT 128, or an equivalent course | >24 | >560 | Algebra >42, College Algebra >52, and Trigonometry >46 |
| MAT 167 | "C" or better in MAT 103, MAT 128, or an equivalent course | >26 | >600 | Algebra >42, College Algebra >52, and Trigonometry >46 |
Placement Tests will be available. Please contact the Math Department at 601.266.4289 for further information.
*If you are graduating in the fall 2009 semester and have not met your math requirements, please see your academic advisor as soon as possible.