Mathematics Placement Exams will be offered at the beginning of each semester and before registration starts. Students must take placement exams to move into a higher level of mathematics than what they are assigned. NYU Shanghai offers three Mathematics placement examinations listed below.
Math Placement Exam (before the Fall 2022 registration):
Exam Sign-up Deadline: April 11, 2022
Sign up for the Math Placement Exam
Place into Calculus and Linear Algebra exam/ Place out of Calculus exam | |
In-person:
Thursday, April 14, 5:30 pm (Shanghai Time), PC Lab 526 Friday, April 15, 12:30 pm (Shanghai Time), Mac Lab 503 |
Remote:
Thursday, April 14, 8:00 pm (Shanghai Time)
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Math Placement Exam (beginning of the Fall 2022):
Exam Sign-up Deadline for Freshmen: Pending
Exam Sign-up Deadline for Returning Students: September 2, 2022
Sign up for the Math Placement Exam
Place into Calculus and Linear Algebra exam/ Place out of Calculus exam | |
In-person:
Monday, September 5, 5:30 pm (Shanghai Time) Tuesday, September 6, 12:30 pm (Shanghai Time) |
Remote:
Monday, September 5, 8:00 pm (Shanghai Time)
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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.