Mathematics Requirement

Students must earn 3-4 credits of college-level mathematics. These credits can be completed via WCU coursework or via transfer credits. Students must complete prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment into a college-level mathematics course. Some majors require a specific mathematics course that will be used to fulfill the General Education Academic Foundations requirement. 

Students should complete their MAT coursework within their first 60 credits at WCU.

Mathematics Placement Assessment

The Mathematics Placement Assessment, administered by the Department of Mathematics, is required for students pursuing majors that require coursework in algebra and/or calculus, as well as students in early grades and middle grades preparation. It is designed to place students into the appropriate mathematics course based on their performance on the assessment. It assesses students’ mastery of prerequisite concepts and knowledge in order to determine the course best suited to their current skills.

Email the the Department of Mathematics at mathexam@wcupa.edu for questions about the Mathematics Placement Exam.