FASET and Incoming Students

The new student orientation program for freshman and transfer students and their parent(s), guardian(s) or guest(s) is referred to as FASET which stands for:

  • Familiarization and
  • Adaptation to the
  • Surroundings and
  • Environs of
  • Tech

The FASET website offers a host of information for the incoming new students.

Information for Incoming Students

Frequently asked questions regarding registration.

General Math registration information.

See the AP Credit credit chart.

ACCUPLACER Placement Exam - Precalculus & College Algebra

For incoming students whose SAT/ACT scores are below the

  • 660/28 cutoff to take MATH 1551 standalone,
  • 620/26 cutoff to take MATH 1553/1554,
  • 590/25 cutoff to take MATH 1551+MATH 1499 together,
  • 570/24 cutoff to take MATH 1711/1712, or
  • 530/21 cutoff to take MATH 1113,

we are offering the ACCUPLACER exam to attempt to place into those classes. 

For Accuplacer exam: 

  • Each student may take the exam only once. 
  • Students should bring a laptop or tablet to the exam location.
  • Students may not bring any form of a calculator.
  • Bring your BuzzCard and writing implements.
  • Expectations in GT math courses may be different from the level of instruction you received in high school. Preparation and a strong conceptual understanding of the material are required in order to receive a passing grade. If you do not feel as if you have confidently learned the material of the course you are trying to test out of, we recommend that you take the course at GT.
  • Sample questions can be found on the ACCUPLACER website.

Important Information for 2026 IGNITE Students

  • Application Window: June 1 (8:00 AM) – June 25 (5:00 PM).

  • The Accuplacer Exam: You have two ways to take your exam.

    • In-Person: Join us on June 26 from 8:30-10:30 AM in Classroom 1 of Weber SST III.

    • Online: You can test via Meazure Learning for a session fee of $29.50. To avoid any extra on-demand scheduling fees ($5.00–$8.00), we recommend booking your slot at least 72 hours in advance.

  • To apply for the Accuplacer exam, complete the online registration form.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to us at exams@math.gatech.edu. 

For all incoming Fall 2026 students:

  • Application Window: June 1 (8:00 AM) – August 14 (5:00 PM).

  • The Accuplacer Exam: You have two ways to take your exam:

    • In-Person: Join us on August 21 from 2:00-4:00 PM.

    • Online: You can test via Meazure Learning for a session fee of $29.50. To avoid any extra on-demand scheduling fees ($5.00–$8.00), we recommend booking your slot at least 72 hours in advance.

  • To apply for the Accuplacer exam, complete the online registration form.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to us at exams@math.gatech.edu. 

ACCUPLACER result placement:

280 or greater MATH 1551, 1553, 1554
260-279 MATH 1499+1551, MATH 1711, 1712
240-259 MATH 1113
239 or less MATH 1111/0999

Optional New Student Placement Mathematics Examinations

  • These exams are for incoming students only.
  • Please note that placement exams are representative of final exams administered in our GT mathematics courses. Thus, the expectations may be different from the level of instruction you received in high school. Preparation and a strong conceptual understanding of the material are required in order to receive a passing grade. If you do not feel as if you have confidently learned the material, we recommend that you take the course at GT.
  • For placement exams:
    • No additional materials are allowed, including calculators and notes. 
    • Bring your BuzzCard and pencils.
    • The department does not provide review materials.
  • Receiving a passing mark on one of these placement exams will grant credit for the associated course (e.g. passing the MATH 1551 placement exam grants credit for MATH 1551). 
  • This credit does not count toward the 9 credit limit for Advanced Standing Exams, does not count towards your GPA, and does not count towards your total completed hours at GT.

Important Information for 2026 IGNITE Students

  • Application Window: June 1 (8:00 AM) – June 25 (5:00 PM).

  • The Placement Exam will be held in-person on June 26 from 9:00-11:00 AM in Classroom 1 of Weber SST III.

  • To apply for the Placement exam, complete the online registration form.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to us at exams@math.gatech.edu. 

Important Information for 2026 FYSA Students

  • Application Window: June 1 (8:00 AM) – July 14 (5:00 PM).

  • The Placement Exam will be held in-person on July 15 from 8:30-10:30 AM in Classroom 249 of Skiles.

  • To apply for the Placement exam, complete the online registration form.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to us at exams@math.gatech.edu. 

For Summer 2026 Transfer, Fall 2026 Transfer, and New Fall 2026 students: Optional New Student Placement exams will allow students to receive credit for MATH 1551, MATH 1552, MATH 1553, or MATH 1554. 

  • Application Window: June 1 (8:00 AM) – August 14 (5:00 PM).

  • The exams will be held in-person on August 21, 2026. 

    • ​​​​​​​1551 Placement Exam from 9:00 - 11:00 AM (No fee)
    • 1552 Placement Exam from 2:00 - 4:00 PM (No fee)
    • 1553 Placement Exam from 2:00 - 4:00 PM (No fee)
    • 1554 Placement Exam from 2:00 - 4:00 PM (No fee)
  • The exams will be 2 hours in length. 

  • To apply for the Placement exam, complete the online registration form.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to us at exams@math.gatech.edu.  

  • Important: Students who attempt an New Student Placement Exam may not later attempt an Advanced Standing Exam for the same course. 

See the AP Credit credit chart.

 

MATH 1564 Information

MATH 1564, Linear Algebra with Abstract Vector Spaces is by invitation only. Permits will be issued to selected students. Application form.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Transfer credit information on the Transfer Equivalency Catalog, transfer credit evaluation policies, information on how to request transfer credit evaluations, and more. 

 

Mathematics Course Equivalencies

Course equivalencies between the Old Math Core and the New Math Core Fall 2015 and information on transfer credit courses such as MATH 1X51, 1X52, 1X53, 2X51, 2X52, MATH 15X1, 15X2, 1522, 17X1, 17X2, 24X1, or 24X3, etc.

 

Honors Courses

The School of Mathematics offers honors courses for freshmen and continuing students. Continue here.