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Not Yet Demonstrating Readiness for CSU or Participating CCC College-Level Mathematics Courses

If your EAP status indicates that you are not yet ready for college-level math courses you must take the ELM Exam once you have been accepted for admission. Your score on this test will determine if you meet the ELM requirement or if you will need to take remedial math before enrolling in for-credit math courses.

Prepare for and Take the ELM Exam

  • Take a math course during your senior year to sharpen your math skills.
  • At the end of January, access the online test prep tools and begin preparing for the exam.
  • Prepare seriously. The exam is your last chance to avoid having to enroll in remedial math courses.
  • Consult the ELM Exam Testing Schedule popup window icon and sign up to take the exam once you receive an offer of admission from a CSU campus.
  • Most CSU campuses will not allow you to sign up for orientation or register for classes if you haven’t taken the ELM exam.

If You Pass the ELM Exam

  • Congratulations! You have met the ELM requirement and are now ready to enroll in most for-credit math freshman math courses at the CSU.
  • Your score will be reported automatically to the campus that you will be attending.

If You Don’t Pass the ELM Exam

  • You will need to participate in an Early Start Program during the summer before arriving at a CSU. Your campus will contact you with information about how to sign up for a program that meets your needs.

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