Advanced Standing Exams

Spring 2026 ASE – Updated November 7, 2025.

  1. The School of Mathematics will offer ASE for MATH 1551, 1552, 1553, 1554, 2550, 2551, 2552, 2603, 3012, 3215, and 3670.
  2. ASEs are not given for MATH 2106, 3235, 3236, 3406 or for 4000-level Math courses.
  3. ASEs will be held on March 13, 2026, in Clough 152 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
  4. All ASEs will be in-person at a Georgia Tech campus, with no exceptions.
  5. You must bring your Georgia Tech ID (Buzzcard) to the exam.
  6. Important deadlines:

    (a) ASE applications are accepted from: January 26 - February 23

    (b) ASE payment deadline: February 23, 2026

    (c) ASE application decision deadline: March 6, 2026

  7. Students needing to take the MATH ASE at a different time, either due to a conflict with a religious observance or institute-approved event, or because they are taking two ASEs, can do so on March 16, 2026.  This alternate exam will be from 5:00-7:00 PM. To register, simply fill out the make-up ASE online registration form and provide documentation for your schedule conflict with primary ASE date.
  8. We will provide exam related information after the ASE application decision deadline via email. Generally, calculators and notes are not allowed
  9. We will not provide instructor details, extra materials, or practice exams for the ASE
  10. More information on ASE is available at the website of the registrar

Rules for Advanced Standing Exams:

  1. A student cannot take an ASE if they have taken the course at Georgia Tech and received any grade in the course, including a W.
  2. A student must be in good standing at the request date and at the exam date.
  3. A student must currently be enrolled in classes at Georgia Tech during the term of the advanced standing exam.
  4. Students who have taken MATH 1553 at Georgia Tech cannot take an Advanced Standing exam for MATH 1554.  Students who have transfer credit for MATH 1553 can request an Advanced Standing exam for MATH 1554. Similarly, students who have taken MATH 2550 at Georgia Tech cannot take an Advanced Standing exam for MATH 2551.  Students who have transfer credit for MATH 2550 can request an Advanced Standing exam for MATH 2551.
  5. A students cannot take more than 2 Advanced Standing Exams in Mathematics in a single term.
  6. Students may not use more than 9 credits of advanced standing to meet degree requirements.
  7. Students will not be allowed to take an examination for advanced standing in a course for which the prerequisite(s) has not been met. Courses in progress count for meeting a prerequisite.
  8. Students will not be allowed to take an ASE in a course if they earned D or F or W grade in the prerequisite course(s)
  9. Students may attempt to receive credit via examination only once per course. This includes both Advanced Standing and New Student Placement Exams.  

Applying to take an Advanced Standing Exam:

  1. To apply for the ASE, complete and submit the online registration form.
  2. To apply for the make-up ASE, complete and submit the make-up ASE online registration form.
  3. Submit your signed ASE form, payment details, course selection, and other necessary information through the online registration form. We are unable to accept these details via email to exams@math.gatech.edu.
  4. Your form will be processed, and you will receive an email with further directions at that point if you are approved to take the exam. We will refund the original payment if the application is denied.
  5. Email exams@math.gatech.edu with questions or concerns.
  6. You’ll receive ASE results by email before registration opens for Summer and Fall 2026.