Placement & Testing
Beginning Summer 2022
UL Lafayette utilizes ACT, SAT & ACCUPLACER scores to place students into English & Math courses during their first semester. Utilize the charts below to determine where you will be placed based on your scores. Your scores must be on file with the Office of Admissions 30 days before your Orientation to ensure correct course placement.
English Placement
English | |||
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ACT English | SAT ERW | ACCUPLACER Writing | Course Placement |
≤ 17 | ≤ 480 | ≤ 249 |
ENGL 101 - Introduction to Academic Writing + 3 credit hour English lab You are strongly encouraged to take the ACCUPLACER exam in an attempt to place into ENGL 101 without the lab requirement. For information about scheduling and taking the exam visit https://louisiana.edu/accuplacer. |
18 - 27 | 500 - 630 | 250 + |
ENGL 101 - Introduction to Academic Writing |
28 | 640 |
Students receive Credit for ENGL 101 |
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28 + | 640 + |
ENGL 102 or ENGL 115 (Honors English) |
ESOL Placement (For International Students who are non-native speakers of English)
International students who do not meet the minimum scores listed below cannot schedule a UL Lafayette ESOL or English course. Placement is based on TOEFL, IELTS, ACT or SAT scores. Students who successfully complete the Intensive English Program (IEP) level 6 should schedule ESOL 101.
ESOL | ||||
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TOEFL iBT | IELTS | SAT ERW | ACT English | Course Placement |
79 | 6.5 | 510 | 18 |
ESOL 101 - Introduction to Academic Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English |
After successful completion of ESOL 101, students may register for ESOL 102; however, they cannot be given credit for ESOL 101 based on TOEFL or IELTS scores.
For more information about ESOL Placement, visit the Department of Modern Languages website or contact Denise Marceaux, ESOL Coordinator, at 337-482-6811 or marceaux@louisiana.edu.
Math Course Information
MATH 102, Quantitative Reasoning, is a course designed as an alternative to MATH 105, Applied College Algebra, for students whose majors do not require pre-calculus, business calculus or calculus.
MATH 103, Applied College Algebra Fundamentals and MATH 104, Applied College Algebra Fundamentals Practicum, must be taken together and students must register for corresponding sections (i.e. a student registered for Section 1 of MATH 103 must register for Section 1 of MATH 104). MATH 103 will be a 3-hour graded course while MATH 104 will be a 2-hour Credit/No Credit course. A student making a grade of A, B, C, or D in MATH 103 will receive a mark of "Credit" in MATH 104. A student earning a grade of F in MATH 103 will receive a mark of "No Credit" in MATH 104. Students who repeat the course must repeat both MATH 103 and MATH 104.
MATH 117, Number Sense for P-K Teachers, is for Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School Math Education majors and does not satisfy mathematics course requirements for other majors.
Placement in Mathematics Courses
Math
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ACT Math |
SAT Math |
ACCUPLACER QAS |
Overall High School GPA |
Course Placement |
< 16 | < 430 | < 240 | < 2.9 overall High School GPA |
Your Math placement will be discussed when you meet with your advisor at Orientation. You are strongly encouraged to take the ACCUPLACER exam in an attempt to place into Math without the lab requirement. For information about scheduling and taking the exam visit https://louisiana.edu/accuplacer. |
16 - 18 |
430 - 500 |
240 - 249 |
Must have a 2.9 overall High School GPA |
MATH 102 - Quantitative Reasoning + 2 credit hour Math lab (for students whose majors do not require pre-calculus, business calculus or calculus) OR MATH 103 & 104 - Applied College Algebra Fundamentals and Practicum (2 credit hour Math lab) You are strongly encouraged to take the ACCUPLACER exam in an attempt to place into Math without the lab requirement. For information about scheduling and taking the exam visit https://louisiana.edu/accuplacer. |
19 - 20 |
510 - 520 |
250 - 262 |
MATH 102 - Quantitative Reasoning (for students whose majors do not require pre-calculus, business calculus or calculus) OR MATH 103 & 104 - Applied College Algebra Fundamentals and Practicum OR MATH 117 Number Sense for P-K Teachers (Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School Math Education majors only) |
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21 - 22 |
530 - 540 |
263 + |
MATH 105 - Applied College Algebra |
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23 + |
560 + |
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MATH 109 - Pre-Calculus Algebra |
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24 - 25 |
580 - 590 |
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MATH 109 & MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Pre-Calculus Trigonometry and Function Theory (students with a 24 or 25 can take Math 109 & 110 in the same semester) |
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26 + |
610 + |
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MATH 143 - Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (Equivalent of Math 109 & 110 together) |
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28 + |
660 + |
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*MATH 270 - Calculus I |
*Note: Pre-calculus trigonometry is an essential part of MATH 270. Students with an ACT Math score of 28 who have not had pre-calculus trigonometry are strongly encouraged to enroll in MATH 110.
Please remember that placement in a course does not mean students will receive credit in a lower level course.
Credit in Mathematics based on ACT/SAT Math Scores:
ACT Math | SAT Math | Credit Earned |
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25 - 27 | 590 - 640 | Credit in MATH 105 - Applied College Algebra |
28 + | 660 + | Credit in MATH 109 - Pre-Calculus Algebra |
30 + | 700 + | Credit in MATH 109 & 110 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Pre-Calculus Trigonometry and Function Theory |
To learn more about Math Placement and Advance Credit Examinations, please visit: http://math.louisiana.edu/current-students/placement-credit.
Math Placement questions can be directed to the Department of Mathematics at 337-482-6702 or math@louisiana.edu.