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Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Demonstrating Proficiency: Mathematics


Students may demonstrate proficiency in mathematics based on the following SAT, ACT, or NY State Regents test scores.

Students are considered proficient in mathematics if they provide official documentation on any one of the following:

  •  SAT Math score of 500 or higher
  •  ACT Math score of 21 or higher
  •  NY State Regents score of 70 or higher in Algebra I and successful completion of Algebra II/trigonometry or higher-level course.
  •  NY State Regents score of 80 or higher in Integrated Algebra, Geometry, OR Algebra 2/Trigonometry AND successful completion of the Algebra 2/Trigonometry or a higher-level course.
  •  Math A or Math B, Sequential II or III NY State Regents score of 75 or higher

Students may demonstrate proficiency in mathematics based on the following CUNY Assessment Test score: Algebra (M2) score of 40 or higher

In addition, transfer students from outside of CUNY can demonstrate that they meet the CUNY math proficiency requirement by documenting successful completion of a 3 credit college-level math course with a grade of C or better from an accredited college or university. Transfer students from another CUNY college can demonstrate that they meet the CUNY mathematics proficiency requirement by documenting successful completion of Elementary Algebra or a 3 credit college-level math course at a CUNY college.