Incoming first-time students will receive a link to a personalized survey that builds their mathematical history. The survey directs them to the most appropriate placement test based on this history and their major of interest.
Only a proctored attempt at the assessment may be used for placement.
Students have the option to take their proctored Math Placement Test online with ProctorU for a $10.50 charge, or in person at Testing Services for a $17 charge.
Testing Services has instituted a fee waiver process. Students who are experiencing extreme financial hardship may request a waiver for their Math Placement proctoring fee with Testing Services by submitting the following:
Students will not be eligible to complete the Math Placement with Testing Serivces until the fee is paid or waived, so please return the requested documentation as soon as possible.
Your request will be reviewed and a response will be sent to you indicating whether or not the request was approved within 3 business days of receiving all required documents.
Please note that the fee waiver only covers the cost of Testing Services $17 proctoring fee. There is currently not an option to have the ProctorU fee waived.
Continuing and transfer students must consult their advisor for guidance on determining the appropriate placement test. Tests were constructed assuming a student had completed their high school mathematics curriculum, and they are not available to current high school students.
High school students seeking to enroll in dual-credit coursework should refer to the ACT and/or KYOTE tests for placement into quantitative coursework.
The KYOTE College Readiness test is available to complete at NKU Testing Services for homeschool students seeking to enroll in dual-credit coursework at NKU. To register for the KYOTE, please click the "Register Now" button below. The group you will select for registration is 'KYOTE - NKU Dual-Credit Students ONLY'.
The placement test has 25 questions, a mix of multiple-choice and open-response. A score of 17 or higher satisfies placement into Calculus (MAT 128 or MAT 129). Topics covered on the exam include:
The test has 25 multiple-choice questions. A score of 17 or higher satisfies placement into pre-calculus (MAT 119). Topics on the placement test include:
The placement test has 25 multiple-choice questions. A score of 17 or higher satisfies placement into algebra (MAT 102). Topics on the placement test include:
The placement test has 25 multiple-choice questions. A score of 17 or higher satisfies placement into general education coursework like STA 205 and MAT 115. Topics on the placement test include:
