If you are interested in obtaining EM credit or testing out of a course in mathematics, you must meet with one of the mathematics counselors to determine your eligibility for the exam and to obtain a testing referral. You must satisfy the prerequisite for the course and not have a previous mark in the course ( including a grade of W or R for audit). EM credit is not awarded for courses 050, 075 or 104, but a score of 70% or higher on these tests could permit you to skip the course and advance to a higher course.  A syllabus for the course is also available from the Math Advisors.

Things you should know about taking an EM credit/proficiency exam in mathematics:

• The test is similar to a final exam in the course
• You will have 2 hours to take the exam
• A grade of 80% or higher is required for credit
• Depending on your major, a grade of 70-79% may permit you to by-pass the course and continue to the next course in the sequence
• Partial credit may be awarded
• You have one chance to take the test
• You must bring a testing referral, that was obtained in room 250, Math Building 231 W. 18th Ave., and your ID
• Students with disabilities should contact the Ohio State Office for Disability Services, (614) 292-3307, to make alternate arrangements for taking any math exam.
  
• Results can be obtained from Room 250 Math Building two or three days after you have taken the test.
• There is a fee for EM exams given at the Office of Testing for math courses numbered 130 or higher.

Courses in which proficiency Tests are available

• 50, 75, 104, 130, 131, 132, 148, 150, 151.01, 152.01, 153.01, 254.01.  Click here for syllabi.

To fulfill the ASC Basic Skills requirement:

• You need a score of 80% or better on the 075 or 104 EM exam