Course Placement Information

All new students should review material on the Placement Website at least seven days before their scheduled Orientation session for information on placement in:

• First-year English courses
• First-year quantitative reasoning (Q) courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and statistics
• First-year mathematics calculus courses

By following the procedures on the website, you will learn which first-year courses are the most suitable for you to enroll in based on your prior schooling. Information obtained via the placement process will help you and your advisor determine an appropriate course schedule during registration.

Feel free to contact your individual UConn School or College if you have additional questions about the academic placement process not covered in the sections below.

English Course Placement

As shown on the Placement Website, your SAT Critical Reading score will determine your UConn English course placement if you are a freshman or a transfer student who is not transferring English credits.

At Orientation, you and your academic advisor will discuss which English course is appropriate for your first semester at UConn. Transfer students will determine if additional English courses are necessary to complete their UConn degree.

Quantitative (Q) Course Placement

As part of the University General Education Requirements, all students must pass two quantitative (Q) courses, which may also satisfy other requirements. One Q course must be from Mathematics or Statistics. All students are expected to enter the University with a competency in basic algebra and quantitative reasoning as preparation for completing the Q courses.

If you are not transferring mathematics or quantitative reasoning coursework, you and your academic advisor will discuss which quantitative courses are appropriate for your first semester at UConn based on your background and quantitative proficiency. Information on student performance in certain Q courses based on their high school preparation, as indicated by the Math SAT and/or high school class rank, may be found on the Placement Website. This information will help advisors counsel you on Q courses in which you should enroll at UConn.

Mathematics Calculus Course Placement

If you are going to pursue a major which requires first-year mathematics calculus courses, you must complete the online Mathematics Calculus Readiness Survey at least seven days prior to your Orientation session. Information on the Survey and placement in first-year mathematics calculus courses may be found on the Placement Website. You need to review the Technology Tutorial before completing this survey.

Your performance on the Calculus Readiness Survey will help you and your academic advisor determine which mathematics course is most appropriate for your first semester at UConn. Your score on this online test should reflect your efforts alone. Otherwise, you may end up registering for a course that is not suited to your ability. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Education at (860) 486-2223 if you have technical difficulty accessing the Survey.

Students admitted to the following academic areas should take the survey:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources (Allied Health Sciences, Animal Science, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Dietetics, Environmental Science, Medical Technology, Natural Resources, and Pathobiology)
• Education (Math Education, Science Education, or Exercise Science)
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts and Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics)
• Nursing (Suggested)
• Pharmacy

Contact your individual UConn School or College if you are not certain if you need to take the Survey.

Advanced Placement and Other Credit

When you meet with your advisor during Orientation, placement into first-semester courses will take into account any earned AP credits or completed UConn High School Early College Experience (ECE) courses. UConn credit is awarded for some AP test scores as discussed in the University Catalog.

(Information on AP credits in English, mathematics, and science courses may also be found on the Placement Website.)

In addition, you may be eligible to receive transfer credits at UConn if you have taken:

• College-level courses offered in high school partnership programs
• Courses taken for academic credit at any college or university on a part-time, non-matriculated basis (nine credits or less per semester)
• “A” level exams, which are reviewed on an individual basis
• Courses offered through military services schools

Make sure to send your official transcripts to the Undergraduate Admissions Office for evaluation:

Office of Undergraduate Admissons
2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088
Storrs, CT 06269-3088

Transfer Student Credit Evaluation

You will receive your transfer credit evaluation of your previous college work via mail before your arrival at Orientation. The credit evaluation will indicate the way in which your courses are transferring; your UConn School/College will let you know how your courses apply to degree requirements at the University. Your transfer credit evaluation will be used when you meet with an advisor to register for classes. Please bring it with you to facilitate your academic course selection. You should also bring the course catalog from your previous college(s) to Orientation in case there are any questions about courses you took at other colleges.