Division of General Studies

FRESHMEN REQUIREMENTS

PLACEMENT TEST

“Do I have to take this test?”

Rhetoric

We will use your best ACT English or SAT Critical Reading score unless your letter of admission states that you must take the English as a Second Language Placement Test (the EPT).

Math (ALEKS)

Yes

Chemistry

Yes

Physics

Yes, if you are thinking of transferring into any of the following programs:

  • College of ACES: Agricultural and Biological Engineering
  • College of Engineering: any program
  • College of LAS:
    • Astronomy
    • Atmospheric Sciences
    • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
    • Chemistry-specialized curriculum
    • Physics
    • Specialized Geology (some of the options)

English as a Second Language (the EPT)

Only if your letter of admission states this

Language Other Than English (LOTE)

DGS students need to adhere to the LOTE requirements for the major/college they intend to declare. If you’re not sure, then take the placement exam now and discuss your plans with your academic advisor.