Mathematics Placement Exams will be offered at the beginning of each semester. Students must take placement exams to move into a higher level of mathematics than what they are assigned. A student may attempt the same placement exam only twice, with at least three months between each attempt. NYU Shanghai offers three Mathematics placement examinations:
- Place into Calculus
- Place out of Calculus
- Place into Honors Calculus and Honors Linear Algebra exam
Math Placement Exam (before the Fall 2024 registration):
Exam Sign-up Deadline: March 25, 2024
Sign up for the Math Placement Exam
Place into Calculus and Linear Algebra exam/ Place out of Calculus exam (computer-based exam) | |
In-person (Computer-based exam):
EB121, Thursday, March 28, 5:00PM (Shanghai Time) EB123, Friday, March 29, 12:30PM (Shanghai Time) |
Math Placement Exam for Non-freshmen (beginning of Fall 2024):
Exam Sign-up Deadline for Non-freshmen: August 29, 2024
Non-freshmen sign up for the Math Placement Exam
Place into Calculus and Linear Algebra exam/ Place out of Calculus exam (computer-based exam) | |
In-person (Computer-based exam):
EB123, Monday, September 2, 5:00PM (Shanghai Time) EB123, Tuesday, September 3, 12:30PM (Shanghai Time) |
Math Placement Exam for Coming Freshmen (beginning of Fall 2024):
Exam Sign-up Deadline for coming freshmen: Pending
Math Placement Criteria
Students will be placed into a mathematics course based on their mathematics performance in high school. Below are some resources that you might find helpful to identify your Math level:
- Math course description in Albert course search
- Syllabi for Math Courses (You may also check course descriptions in Albert Course Search.)
- Check out the Math Placement Sample Exams
You may also refer to the math placement criteria below.