Understanding Your Mathematics Course Placement

For a detailed description of the mathematics course in which you placed, click here. At NJIT, mathematics courses are challenging and a critical component of your education. Below we have outlined some advice, resources and important information to help you as you prepare for your first semester.
Understanding Your Mathematics

1)Math sequence/timeline is listed below (based on major/curriculum):

2 semesters before
Calculus 1

1 semester before
Calculus 1

On track
Calculus 1

Math 108

Math 110

Math 111

 

1 semester before 
Calculus 1

On track
Calculus 1

Math 107*

Math 113, 135, 138

Math 101 placement is based on liberal arts major/curriculum.
*Math 107 placement for Architecture and Interior Design majors is the first semester math course based on major/curriculum.

2) If you place in Math 107, Math 108 or Math 110, it is encouraged that you take action in the following way:

  1. Retake the Math Placement Assessment
    1. Call 973-596-8389 to schedule
    2. There are online sample assessments to help you practice and a calculator to estimate your placement according to your scores

 ​​This does not apply to students whose 1st semester course is Math 107 such as Interior Design & Architecture. It's not necessary for those students in these majors to retake the math placement assessment.