As an incoming CSU student, you must prove that you’re ready for college-level math courses by meeting the math requirement. Doing so lets you avoid non-credit-but-costly remedial math coursework.
See the opportunities below to meet the math requirement.
If your status is "Conditional or "Not Yet…," follow the arrow.
If you did not meet the math requirement via the EAP (above), get a required score on one of the exams listed below.
| Test | Exemption Score | **Conditional Exemption Score |
| *New SAT | 570 or more on the Mathematics SAT Test | 520 - 560 on the Mathematics SAT Test |
| Old SAT | 550 or more on the Mathematics portion of the SAT Reasoning Test | 490 - 540 on the Mathematics portion of the SAT Reasoning Test |
| SAT Subject Test | 550 or more on the Mathematics Subject Test (level 1 or level 2) | N/A |
| ACT | 23 or more on the Mathematics Test | 20 - 22 on the Mathematics Test |
| College Board AP | 3 or more on Advanced Placement Calculus or Statistics | N/A |
* In March 2016, the College Board began administering a new SAT. The new SAT scores are different than the Old SAT scores. The CSU will accept both old and new SAT scores for students graduating in 2020 and prior. Any student graduating after 2020 will be required to take the new SAT. Note: the SAT Subject Test did not change; therefore, the cut score for mathematics subject test (level 1 and level 2) remains the same.
** Student must continue their preparation in the 12th grade by taking an approved math course and earn a grade of ‘C-’ or better. Students that do not meet the conditional requirement will need to participate in the CSU’s Early Start Program, unless they meet other Early Start Program exemptions.
Go down to view other sections for more ways to meet the math requirement.
If you don't meet the math requirement, the Early Start Program can help "jump start" your remediation: Waive/reduce your need for non-credit-but-costly remedial math courses by successfully completing Early Start the summer before arriving on campus.