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Ready for CSU College-Level Mathematics Courses - Conditional

If your math status indicates that you are "Ready for CSU College-Level Mathematics Courses - Conditional" you demonstrated readiness at this point in time for math at the CSU.  However, you will need to take the appropriate math or science course in your senior year to ensure that you continue to be ready.  Please read this page carefully to determine your best option.

Easiest Ways to Meet the ELM Requirement in Your Senior Year

As a student who is conditionally ready, you can meet the CSU Entry Level Math (ELM) requirement by successfully completing certain approved courses during your senior year.

  • High School Course – There are several approved high school math and science courses that you can take in your senior year. Completion of any of these courses with a grade of C or better will meet the ELM requirement.
  • Supervised e-Learning Course – Completion of an online instructional program monitored by CSU math faculty prior to high school graduation will meet the ELM requirement.
  • Community College Course - Earning a grade of C or better in Intermediate Algebra at a community college prior to high school graduation will meet the ELM requirement.

Other Ways to Meet the ELM Requirement

  • National Standardized Tests - Be sure you haven't already met the requirement by getting a qualifying score on a national standardized math placement test:

    • Test Required score for ELM requirement
    SAT I 550 or more on the math portion
    SAT II 550 or more on Level IC or IIC of the math portion
    ACT 23 or more on the math portion
    College Board AP 3 or more on Advanced Placement Calculus or Statistics

  • Community College Course - Earn a grade of C or better in a CSU qualifying general education, transferable math course (quantitative reasoning, Area B4) at a community college. See your academic advisor for more information.
  • ELM Examination - If you have not satisfied the ELM requirement through any the options described on this page, then the ELM examination is your only remaining option .
    • You must take the exam before enrolling in courses at the CSU.
    • Exam Prep tools are available in a number of settings, including online tutorial programs.
    • If you do not pass the ELM examination, you must enroll in and pass with a grade of C or better up to 3 semesters of remedial, non-credit math courses.

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