Courses and Semester Information



Need help with beginning math courses?

The Math Lab, located in the Shocker Success Center on the Second Floor West, is a free tutoring service for WSU students.


 Mathematics Assessment

WSU uses the for placement into the three general education mathematics courses:

Math 111 - College Algebra

Math ACT: 22 or higher OR
Math SAT: 540 or higher OR
ALEKS PPL: 46 or higher OR
Accuplacer QAS: 263 or higher OR
HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.25 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and B- or higher in Second semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3

Math 131 - Contemporary Mathematics

Math ACT: 19 or higher OR
Math SAT: 510 or higher OR
ALEKS PPL: 30 or higher OR
Accuplacer QAS: 255 or higher OR
HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.00 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and C- or higher in Second Semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3

Stat 171 - Introduction to Statistics

Math ACT: 19 or higher OR
Math SAT: 510 or higher OR
ALEKS PPL: 30 or higher OR
Accuplacer QAS: 255 or higher OR
HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.00 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and C- or higher in Second Semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3

If you have questions about placing into other courses or need to be assessed to find which course you are ready for you can visit the Mathematics and Statistics Placement Page.


Credit by Exam

The rules for credit-by-exam (CBE) in Mathematics and Statistics courses.


Student Employment

Positions for Math Lab and paper graders.


Organizations

The following is a list of organizations that our department works with. As a department we are committed to the advancement of mathematics not only through our college, but also through support of organizations that work to bring the wonder of mathematics to everyone.

  • Additions Anonymous. The student chapter of the Mathematical Association of America. Discounts are provided to students on MAA membership, publications and conferences. For additional information or questions, contact the Math Department.
  • Pi Mu Epsilon National Honorary Mathematics Society.