Testing Requirements
Regents' Test Requirements
All undergraduates are required to pass the Regents' test before reaching 45 credit hours. It is recommended that if you do not meet exemptions, you take the test your first semester at Georgia State.
Math Placement Test
Georgia State University requires all students seeking a baccalaureate degree to satisfactorily complete a basic core curriculum of general education subjects. In Area A of the core curriculum, students are required to select a course in mathematics. For some majors, the math requirement has restricted choices (i.e. the lowest level course, Math 1101, is not accepted by some majors). A math placement test is required for all students who need or desire to enroll in a course higher than Math 1101.
If you only require Math 1101 for your major, the math placement test is not required. It is important to note that Math 1101 is a standalone course and is not a prerequisite for Math 1111 or higher. For majors that require Math 1111, 1113, or higher, the test is mandatory. It is recommended that the Math Placement Test be taken before attending INCEPT. There is no fee to take the test the first time. To determine if a major requires the math placement test, see below.
The math placement test is required for these majors:
College of Arts & Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science (B.I.S.), Geology, Math, Physics, Psychology (Pre Med only), Studio Art (Interior Design concentration only)
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Actuarial Science
College of Education
Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Middle Childhood Education
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Economics (BS only)
The math placement test is optional for these majors. However, students are encourage to take the test to assess their Math skills and register for an appropriate Math course.
College of Arts & Sciences
African American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, Interdisciplinary Studies, English, Film & Video, French, German, Geography, History, Journalism, Music, Music Management, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology (B.A. only) Religious Studies, Spanish, Speech, Sociology, Women’s Studies
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Business Economics, Finance, Hospitality Administration, Marketing, Managerial Sciences, Real Estate, Risk Management. NOTE: The College of Business strongly encourages students to take Math 1113 or higher in Area A.
College of Education
Birth to Five, Early Childhood Education
College of Health & Human Sciences
Criminal Justice, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Nutrition, Social Work
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Economics (BA only), International Economics and Modern Languages, Public Policy
Curious to see what Math course might be recommeded for your major? Take a glimpse at Math Requirement Chart to see which Math course you should consider starting with first. This chart will print on a legal size piece of paper and is in Excel format.
Foreign Language Placement Test
If you are planning on taking a foreign language higher than 1001, you will need to take the Foreign Language Exam before you register. This exam will not be given at INCEPT. The exam is available for German, French and Spanish online.
If you are planning on taking CHEM 1211K, you are required to take a placement test first. This exam will not be given at INCEPT and should be scheduled on your own time. You may register online for this test.
Please check the current catalog for additional policies and requirements.
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