Understanding Placement Exams (video)

NOTE:  starting with Fall 2024 classes, you must have a qualifying math placement exam score to enroll in any introductory math class at UC Merced:

• MATH 005, Preparatory Calculus
• MATH 008, Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning         (new course starting Fall 2024)
• MATH 011, Calculus I
• MATH 021, Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering

Watch this short video to learn more about the 4 placement exams at UC Merced:

• Chemistry
• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
• Math
• Writing Readiness Review