Math and English Placement

Placement in classes that match your ability and experiences is important to steady degree progress and academic success.  Please read about the NDSU math and English placements and follow the instructions provided.  

NDSU Math Placement

What is the math placement survey?

  • The NDSU math placement survey determines which math course best matches your previous academic experiences.
  • The estimated completion time is 2 minutes.  You will be asked about previous math classes you have taken (high school and college-level), ACT/SAT scores, and high school GPA.  
  • NDSU will always accept your highest placement whether it is determined by previously earned credit, NDSU placements, or other approved placement examinations. Additional information is available in the University Catalog.

Who should take the math placement survey?

  • All incoming first-year and transfer students must complete the math placement, even if you have college-level math credits.

How to access the required math placement survey:

  • Access the math placement survey with your Bison Login.
An image of a button with the text Math Placement Survey, which links to the survey.
Go to https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57q0xzgDj3ZIR8O to complete the math placement survey.
Math Proficiency Assessment Option

If you believe your placement through the NDSU math placement survey is not a good match of your math ability, you have the option to utilize the NDSU math proficiency assessment.  It is an interactive tool that evaluates your current math proficiency. The math proficiency assessment may create a second recommendation based on your responses, and NDSU will always accept your highest placement.

How to access the optional NDSU math proficiency assessment:

  • Log into Blackboard using your ND University System account
  • Click on Courses in the left menu.
  • Click on Course Catalog in the top right corner.
  • Type 2024-2025 NDSU Math Proficiency Assessment in the search field.
  • The 2024-2025 math proficiency assessment will appear under the Course ID list.  Hover over the course name until an arrow appears.
  • Click on the arrow, and the word “enroll” will appear.  Click Enroll.
  • Click Submit and then OK.
  • Be sure to read the announcements that appear before taking the assessment.
  • If you have questions, please contact One Stop at ndsu.onestop@ndsu.edu or 701-231-6200.
NDSU English Placement

What is the English placement survey?

  • The NDSU English placement survey determines which English course best matches your previous academic experiences.
  • The estimated completion time is 10 minutes.  You will be asked about your previous experiences and comfort level with a variety of academic reading, writing, and research tasks.
  • NDSU will always accept your highest placement whether it is determined by previously earned credit, NDSU placements, or other approved placement examinations. Additional information is available in the University Catalog.

Who should take the English placement survey?

  • All incoming first-year and transfer students must complete the English placement, even if you have college-level English credits.

How to access the required English placement survey:

  • Access the English placement survey with your Bison Login.
An image of a button with the text English Placement Survey, which links to the placement survey.
Go to https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8AO4BUUiG2TR3oy to complete the English placement survey.
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