The basic skill requirement is successful completion of Mathematics 110. The mathematics requirement should be fulfilled within the first sixty semester hours of undergraduate work. Based upon ACT scores and mathematics courses taken in high school, new students receive a placement score. There are three possible placements:
1) If the placement is MTH 097, it is strongly advised that 097 be taken during the first semester. Upon the successful completion of MTH 097, the student will enroll in MTH 110. If a student disagrees with the placement in MTH 097, he/she can take a mathematics placement test. Contact the Academic Resource Center for test scheduling.
2) If the placement is MTH 110, completion of MTH 110 with a grade of D or better will fulfill the mathematics basic skill requirement.
3) If a student places out of MTH 110, the mathematics basic skill requirement is fulfilled. If MTH 110 is waived and a student wishes to take advanced math courses, he/she can take the Calculus Readiness Placement Test to determine which class should be enrolled in next. Contact the Advising Resource Center for test scheduling.

The course descriptions are as follows:
MTH 097 -Elementary Algebra Introduction to topics covered in MTH 110. Designed for students who are unprepared for MTH 110. Four (non-graduation) credits.
MTH 110 -Algebra A symbolic, numeric, and graphic approach to intermediate algebra with an emphasis on applications. Topics include operations, equations, and inequalities of linear, exponential, logarithmic, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. May not count toward a group science major or minor. Prerequisites: MTH 097 or assignment through GVSU math placement test. Four credits.

Placement Test

To ensure that students begin their study of mathematics at the appropriate level, all entering students will be advised to enroll in MTH 097, 110, or waive MTH 110 based on the individual ’s ACT math score and high school units of mathematics earned. If this placement is disputed, the student may take the Mathematics Placement Test once. If the ACT math score or units of high school mathematics earned is not available, the student must complete the Mathematics Placement Test. This test covers pre- algebra and algebra. A sample is available in the library or on-line in any GVSU computer lab. Students in this category may take the placement test twice, but no more than two times. Students who waive MTH 110 have satisfied the basic skills requirement for mathematics. Those who expect to take additional mathematics courses should contact the Academic Resource Center for information about the Calculus Readiness Placement Test to determine whether to enroll in MTH 122, 123, or 201.

The Graphing Calculator Clearinghouse

is a place for students to buy and sell their graphing calculators. It is located on the bulletin board outside 2301 Mackinac.