Math Placement Policy
- Policy Number: KC‐ACA‐3140
- Date Issued: Fall 2016
- Date Revised: N/A
- Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
- Effective Date: Fall 2016
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office
Policy Statement
In order to qualify to take MATH 110, MATH 120, MATH 125, MATH 206, MATH 210, MATH 216, MATH 244 or STAT 235 at the University of Missouri‐Kansas City, students must have one of the following- A minimum Math Placement score
- Credit for the prerequisite course taken at UMKC, or credit for a course transferred to UMKC as equivalent to the prerequisite course; in either case, a sufficiently high grade must have been obtained in the prerequisite (see the catalog descriptions for each course for specific prerequisite requirements).
- AP/IB credit for a prerequisite course
Note: Courses offered outside the Department of Mathematics and Statistics do not fall under the above guidelines. Check with the appropriate department for prerequisite requirements for those courses.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty, academic advisors, Registrar’s Office personnel and all students.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Registrar’s Office.
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office
Physical Location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499
Phone: 816-235-1125
Fax: 816-235-5513
Email: registrar@umkc.edu