The UTA Mathematics department utilizes the ALEKS placement assessment for students entering Calculus 1 or below. The Mathematics department does not award credit by examination on the basis of the ALEKS assessment. For more information regarding the math placement program and ALEKS, please see www.uta.edu/math/lrc/mpt.
Effective August 21, 2023, the Modern Language Department implemented a new exam for modern language placement and course credit. For more information regarding the Avant Exam, please visit the Department of Modern Languages website or email modltesting@uta.edu.
If you have already completed a CLEP Language Exam and earned a score of at least 50, you should request your official CLEP score be sent to UT Arlington, Academic Testing Services (school code 6013). With a score of at least 50, you will earn credit for the first two language courses (1441 and 1442). If your degree requires the next two language courses (2313 and 2314), please visit the Department of Modern Languages website or email modltesting@uta.edu for more information about the Avant Exam.
Some academic departments use examinations which are not listed on our web site to place students in an appropriate level course. Students should request information from their academic advisor about placement policies not listed in this web page.
Please review the general Policies and Procedures page for more information.