Unlv sat and act requirements

Math Placement

How to Place Into Your Desired Math Course

There are three ways that students can place into their math courses:

• ACT/SAT test scores
• The ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) Assessment
• The UNLV Math Department Placement Exam.

Use Your ACT and SAT Test Scores

UNLV uses your ACT and SAT test scores to initially determine the math course you are placed in. If you do not have an ACT or SAT test score or you would like to improve your current placement, you can change your placement with the ALEKS PPL Assessment or the UNLV Math Department Placement Exam

Complete the ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) Assessment

If you do not have a qualifying ACT/SAT score or credit for the math course you wish to enroll in, UNLV requires you to complete an ALEKS PPL assessment to determine readiness.

ALEKS PPL is a web-based program that uses artificial intelligence to identify a student’s strengths and weaknesses. The assessment asks up to 25 open-response questions and generally takes 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Once you finish the assessment, an individualized Prep and Learning Module is made available to refresh your knowledge on forgotten topics. You then have the opportunity to reassess and improve their placement.

This program is provided to UNLV admitted students at no cost, and ALEKS accounts remain active for one year.

Registration

The assessment can be completed in person in a computer lab on campus or virtually on a personal computer, laptop, or iPad.