Students majoring in Anthropology, International Studies, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, or Sociology may apply calculus toward satisfaction of their major requirements.

Math 2A may be used to satisfy part of UCI’s Mathematics and Symbolic Systems (Category V) breadth requirement. Undecided/Undeclared students who are considering any of these options should consider taking calculus. Math 2A is also required for students who plan to go into medical, dental or pharmacy school or other health professions.

Precalculus Placement Test results are valid for one year only; students (including ICS majors) who do not plan to take Math 2A within a year may postpone taking the test. Students in the School of Engineering or Physical Sciences will find that taking Math 1B in the summer makes it easier to stay on schedule for their majors.

Who is exempt?

You are exempt from testing (and from taking Math 2A) if you received a qualifying score on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Examination. If you scored:

No other test scores or precalculus courses (taken at other colleges or universities) may be used to exempt you from taking the Precalculus Placement Test. You should take the Precalculus Placement Test if you have taken the College Board AP Mathematics Examination but have not yet received the results.

How can I enroll in Math 2A?

There are two ways to enroll in Math 2A:

Precalculus Placement Test. You must enroll in Math 2A within one year of your test date.

note: you may be dropped from your math 2a class if you have not satisfied one of the above requirements.

How can I prepare for the examination?

The Academic Testing Center has a small reference library to help you with your test preparation. Sample problems and an Online Mathematics Diagnostic Test are available from the Testing Center website at www.testingoffice.uci.edu. Review your high school precalculus material and/or a precalculus textbook such as Precalculus by Michael Sullivan (Prentice Hall) before taking the test.

What should I study before the examination?

The Precalculus Placement Test is a 60-minute exam consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions. Calculators are permitted. Results are valid for one calendar year only from test date. The test may be repeated only once per calendar month. Two forms of valid photo ID are required. Test registration is required; register online at the UCI Academic Testing Center website, by email to testingcenter@uci.edu or by phone at (949) 824-6207.