ASC Mathematics Placement Policy
Students entering Adams State College with an ACT mathematics score of less than 19 (470 SAT mathematics score) are required by the State of Colorado to take the ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Test prior to their first day of classes. Students who do not score at the appropriate level on this examination must successfully complete (grade of C or better) leveling courses through Math 099, Intermediate Algebra, within their first 30 hours at ASC.
Placement based upon ACT or SAT Scores
| ACT Math | SAT Math | Course(s) |
| 18 and lower | 460 and lower | ACCUPLACER Exam |
| 19 and above | 470 and above | Math 104 or Math 150 |
| 22 and above | 530 and above | Math 104, Math 106, or Math 150 |
| 26 and above | 600 and above | Math 104, Math 106, Math 120, or Math 150 |
Entering students with an ACT mathematics score of 19 or higher who are not sure of their mathematics abilities are urged to see the Department Chair for guidance. Likewise, students with more than one option (based upon their ACCUPLACER, ACT, or SAT placement) should consider consulting with the Department Chair to decide which mathematics course is right for them.
Placement based on the ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra examination is described in the table below.
| ACCUPLACER | "Old" ASC Placement Exam | Course(s) |
| 39 or below | 10 or below | MATH 095 |
| 40-54 | 11-19 | MATH 097 |
| 55-108 | 20-22 | MATH 099 |
| 85 or above | 23 or above | MATH 104 or MATH 150 |
| 109 or above | 23 or above | MATH 106 |
Students are advised upon admission to Adams State if they are required to take the ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Test by the start of their first semester on campus.
Administration of the ACCUPLACER Exam
The exam is administered at freshmen orientation prior to the start of fall classes and during each semester at predetermined times. Dates for exam administration can be found on the ASC Academic Calendar.
Students who were not tested during a regularly scheduled time may elect to use the Academic Advising Center for testing by appointment.
