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Mathematics Department Frequently Asked Questions

Placement Testing & Course Pre-requisites

In order to enroll in any mathematics course at Columbus State, students must demonstrate their qualifications for the course by means of:

    the COMPASS Placement Test,
    submitting an official college transcript, showing that a math course equivalent to the course prerequisite has been passed with a "C-" or higher, or
    by producing an official copy of a college grade report showing that an equivalent course has been taken and passed with a grade of "C-" or higher.   If you have taken a course at a local college that you believe to be equivalent to one of our course pre-requisites, check the Area Colleges Course Equivalencies Guide on the Admissions Office homepage. If your college is not listed on this page, you may contact the Mathematics Department for further information. Be aware that you may be asked to provide an official course description from your transfer institution.

Proficiency Testing

Proficiency testing is available for some students who would like to gain credit by examination for one of our mathematics courses. These tests are given at the sole discretion of the Mathematics Department, based on the student's academic background. There is a fee of $50 for proficiency testing. A score of 80% or higher must be attained in order to successfully pass a mathematics proficiency test, at which time proficiency credit will be awarded for that course. This credit will show up as an "X" on the student's transcript, and will fulfill that particular course requirement for any Columbus State program. The student will not receive a letter grade for the course, and the result of the proficiency test will not be calculated as part of the student's grade point average. Transient students who plan to transfer their Columbus State credits back to their home institution should be sure to check with that institution to verify the fact that proficiency credit will satisfy their course requirements.

Graphing Calculators

The CSCC Bookstore has new and a limited number of used TI-83 and TI-84 graphing calculators for sale. The Bookstore also has calculator buybacks at the end of every quarter.

If you have any further questions about the Mathematics Department programs and course offerings at Columbus State, contact Mary Wanamaker, Mathematics Department Office Associate.