Frequently Asked Questions - Transitional Advising

Math

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  • Do I have to take a math class this semester?

    While it is not technically required (depending on your major), we highly encourage students to take math as soon as possible to minimize the gap in math instruction, and to work towards meeting the quantitative requirements of your degree program.

  • How do I decide which math class to take?

    Your math course placement is determined in one of three ways:

    1. If you were admitted with an SAT/ACT test, your score may be used for math placement.

    2. If you were admitted test-optional without an SAT/ACT test or if you attended high school outside of the United States, you must complete the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment to determine the appropriate math course for you.

    3. If you have an approved AP Calculus score of 3 or 4, your result may be used for math placement.

    *Please see the Math Placement Guide (Domestic Student) for the course in which you are able to enroll.

    *Option: If a higher-level math placement is desired, you can opt to take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment for consideration.

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  • If I’m not test optional, can I still take the ALEKS math placement assessment?

    Yes – any student can take the ALEKS placement, once for practice and then up to twice with a proctor to earn a score for math placement.

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Transferring Credit

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  • How do I transfer my AP scores?

    In order to receive credit for College Board AP examinations, you must have official score results forwarded directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission from the College Board. The University of Miami's school code is 5815.

    Advanced Placement Program®
    888-225-5427
    apstudents@info.collegeboard.org

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  • How do I transfer my IB scores?

    In order to receive credit for IB examinations, you must have official score results forwarded directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission from the IB Office.

    IB Office
    (301) 202-3025
    support@ibo.org 

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  • How do I transfer my existing credits? (Dual Enrollment/ Transfer)

    To have credit hours evaluated for work that you have already completed at another regionally accredited college or university, you are required to submit all official college transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission either electronically to mydocuments@miami.edu or by mail to any of the following addresses:

    Mailing Address
    University of Miami
    Office of Undergraduate Admission
    P.O. Box 249117
    Coral Gables, FL 33124-9117   

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  • How do I get equivalency for courses I’ve already taken or am going to take?

    For classes that you would like to have evaluated for UM equivalency, you will have to complete the Transfer Credit Equivalency Evaluation (TCEE) form and have the classes reviewed by Departmental Chair Contacts from UM for equivalency processing.

    What you need:

    1. TCEE form (click the link to download the pdf form)
    2. Syllabus for each class
    3. Department contact email and name (For a full list click here)

    You should fill out one TCEE form for each class and submit it along with the appropriate syllabus to each department.

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