Students must register and complete Math and Chemistry placement exams, if required, before attending Incept. For specific questions about Math, Chemistry or Foreign Language placement tests, please call the contact number or visit the website listed in the corresponding testing information section below.

Note:

• You must complete required placement exams before attending Incept.  Register for Math and Chemistry placement exams first, then register for Incept.
• To register for required placement exams, log on to your PAWS account.  Click on the One Stop Shop tab, then click on the Incept and Math & Chemistry Placement Testing Menu link.
• Students attending the OVERNIGHT Incept will take the Math and Chemistry placement exams during their conference, but still need to register through the Math and Chemistry websites.

Math Placement

Students in programs that require MATH 1111 (College Algebra) or higher must take the math placement exam, which will assess your skills and place you in an appropriate math course. Certain test scores serve as a prerequisite for entry into College Algebra, Pre-Calculus and higher.  The math placement exam is not required for students registering for Math 0098, 0099 or 1101. No fee is required for taking the exam the first time.  Please have your Panther ID number available at the time of taking your exam.

To review for the math placement exam, use this practice test and solutions page.

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, 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
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 encouraged 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

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

For more information regarding this requirement, click here or call the Testing Office at 404-413-1740.

If you are not able to register for the math placement exam before your Incept date, you may take it on a walk-in date.  Visit the Taking the Math Placement Exam webpage for more information.

*Math placement exams on June 17 are for students attending Overnight Incept.  These students must still register for the math placement exams by selecting this date at the time of registration.

Chemistry Placement

Chem 1211K (Principles of Chemistry) is required for Biology and Chemistry majors, and to qualify for this course you must pass the chemistry placement exam – unless you have an AP chemistry score of 2 or better, an SAT subject score of 600, or have completed a college-level chemistry course.

The chemistry placement exam is required for these majors:

College of Arts & Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Pre-Med

Students wishing to enter the following fields or majors are required to take the exam: Medical, Dental, a PA program, Pharmacy, Veterinary, advanced Physical Therapy school.  Students planning to attend Nursing school do not need to take the chemistry placement exam, but should register for Chem 1151K. 

Please contact the chemistry department at 404-413-5490 if you think you may be exempt from this test.  For assistance with registration call the Testing Office at 404-413-1740. 

No fee is required for taking the exam the first time. Please bring non-programmable calculator, two No. 2 pencils and your Panther ID number.

To review for the chemistry placement exam, use this practice test.

Students taking chemistry placement exams are encouraged to sign up for the test as soon as their schedules allows.

*Chemistry placement exams on June 17 are for students attending Overnight Incept.  These students must still register for the chemistry placement exam by selecting this date at the time of registration.

Foreign Language Placement

Before taking any foreign language class higher than 1001, you will need to take the language placement test. For French, German, and Spanish, the test is offered online here; for other languages, contact the Modern and Classical Language Department at 404-413-5930.

Math & Chemistry Placement Testing Location & Parking Information

Math and chemistry placement exams for students entering in Fall 2012 will be administered at The University Commons MILE located at the corner of Piedmont and Ellis Streets, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 unless otherwise noted.

Parking at Georgia State is limited and you are encouraged to use public transportation.  For parking options in official Georgia State University parking facilities, visit the Parking and Transportation website at www.gsu.edu/parking.  The closet lot the testing site at the Commons MILE is a public parking lot not affiliated with Georgia State University (across the street from the Commons MILE lab).