II. Math Placement

1. Initial Placement Methods: Nevada State University uses three methods for making initial placements into the mathematics course sequence:
   1. The default placement for students is MATH 120E/ MATH 20 or MATH 126E/ MATH 26, depending on major. Students should speak to an advisor about which course is appropriate for their degree plan.
   2. Incoming students are strongly encouraged to submit SAT or ACT math scores. An appropriate score can change a student's placement from the default placement of MATH 120E or MATH 126E to MATH 120, or MATH 126, or MATH 181, depending on major; required scores are published in the academic catalog.
   3. Transfer students who have successfully completed a college-level math course at another institution will be placed into a math course based on their previously completed coursework upon receipt of official transcripts and evaluation of course equivalency.
2. Raising Initial Mathematics Placement: Students have the option of using EdReady to attempt to place into a math course above MATH 120E or MATH 126E. Separately, EdReady goals for MATH 120 and MATH 126 are available in the directions on the NSC EdReady website. EdReady is a free learning platform that allows students to refresh and strengthen their mathematics knowledge. Students are encouraged to begin EdReady as soon as they are admitted to the University. EdReady scores must be submitted to mathplacement@nsc.edu a minimum of five (5) Working Days prior to the start of the upcoming term; while a students placement can be changed at that day, the University cannot guarantee that a seat will be available in the applicable course.