Mathematics & Computer Science Department, Bethel University

Precalculus and Calculus 1 Math Placement Exam Testing Cycles

(Note: Policies for timing of testing for Math for El. Ed. 1 are found here.)

Each box represents an opportunity to take the exam. Move clockwise around the diagram

What is a testing cycle?

There are two testing cycles as seen in the above diagram... the red cycle and the blue cycle.
The red cycle includes:

Registration for Fall (taken during the Spring Semester)
Spring New Student Welcomes
Welcome Week
Second Day of Fall Semester

The blue cycle includes:

Registration for Spring (taken during the Fall Semester)
January testing for Spring
Second Day of Spring Semester

The testing cycles determine when you are eligible to take the placement exam. You may only take the placement exam ONCE per testing cycle. For instance, if you took the placement exam during Welcome Week (the red cycle), you must wait until Registration for Spring (the blue cycle) to take the exam again.