Math: The Math Placement Exam is not a requirement for most students at UCSB. However, for certain majors the exam is necessary to place you in a math class. See Placement Exams to determine whether you need to take the exam. Students who intend to take Calculus in the fall must either complete the Math Placement Exam online prior to coming to Orientation or have scored a 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB or BC exam. Go to the Math Department website to take the Math Placement Exam and to find out more about course placement.
Please note: Students with college level coursework in Calculus do not need to take the Math Placement Exam, but do need to bring copies of the transcripts from the Calculus course to Orientation.
Writing: For detailed information on the Entry Level Writing Requirement, see Placement Exams.