Math and Chemistry placement tests are only required for the specific majors indicated below. Placement tests are taken remotely on Canvas at no cost to the student. The results from the tests are used to place students into the appropriate course to support successful progress in the related subject area. Please see below for more information.
- Students interested in taking CHEM 120: General Chemistry I
- Students majoring in:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Exercise Science (Clinical and Pre-Professional Studies Concentration)
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Sustainability Science
- Participants in the Pre-Medical Program
- Students interested in taking:
- MATH 122: Calculus I or AMAT 120: Calculus A
- CHEM 120: General Chemistry I
- CSIT 111 or higher
- INFO 240: Statistical Methods in Business
- PHYS 193: College Physics I
- All undergraduate majors in the College of Science and Mathematics
- Students majoring in Exercise Science (Clinical and Pre-Professional Studies Concentration)
- Participants in the Pre-Medical Program
Learn more about the Math Placement Test
Accessing the CRT and Math placement tests
After claiming their NetID, students will automatically receive an invitation in MSU email from Canvas based on major. Please take the placement test(s) as soon as possible so that advisors can assist with registration. The Chemistry Readiness Test is 35 questions long, and has a 60 minute maximum time limit. The Math Placement Test is 25 questions long, and has a 75 minute maximum time limit. If you did not receive an invitation from Canvas, please check above to see if your major requires a placement test. Students that are not in a major above but would like to take Students interested in taking MATH 122: Calculus I or AMAT 120: Calculus A, CHEM 120: General Chemistry I, CSIT 111 or higher, INFO 240: Statistical Methods in Business, or PHYS 193: College Physics I, may fill out this form in order to be added to the test. Results from the test are provided immediately after taking the test in Canvas.
If you are a First-Year Student, your academic advisor will use your placement test scores, and your First Year Schedule Questionnaire (Step 7) to create your fall schedule.
If you are a transfer student or current student, you will be able to register for your math and/or chemistry course the day after you have completed your placement test(s). Reach out to csamssc@montclair.edu if assistance is needed. New transfers should continue to follow the steps on the Transfer Checklist.
Exemptions for placement tests may be considered for students with AP or transfer credit. Students that have taken Calculus in high school may also be exempt from the Math Placement Test. Questions about exemptions can be directed to your advisor or the CSAM Student Success Center. If you do not have access to these test(s) in Canvas or have questions about the Chemistry and Math Placement tests, please contact the CSAM Student Success Center at csamssc@montclair.edu.