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Math Placement Testing

Most new students must take a math placement test as part of the Admission process before registering for classes. We can use two methods to determine your placement for math classes.

  1. Have your math placement determined by taking an Edmonds College Math Placement Test OR
  2. Submit documentation that exempts you from taking the Edmonds College Math Placement Test.

How to take a Math Placement Test

If you do not qualify for an exemption from taking the Edmonds College Math Placement Test, you can choose to take it in person or remotely online.

  • In-person Testing: Come to Mountlake Terrace Hall, Room #152. Show up at least two hours before we close. Bring your photo ID and have your ctcLink ID number ready.
  • Remote Testing: To set up your remote Math placement test, please email us at testingcenter@edmonds.edu and list the following information in your message:
    • Your full name
    • Your ctcLink ID number

What to Expect

The Math Placement Test is not a graded or pass/fail test. It is simply a way for us to assess your current knowledge to place you in the appropriate math class to ensure your success at Edmonds. However, studying and preparing for the test before taking it is recommended.

See our Test Prep Resources

  • Allow approximately three hours to complete the assessment. There is no time limit.
  • You will receive your placement immediately after you complete the Edmonds College Math Placement Test.
  • New students to Edmonds might need to sign up for the mandatory New Student Advising Session.
  • You are ready to register for classes after you attend an advising session.

Challenging your Placement

If students do not do as well on the Edmonds College Math Placement Test as they'd like to, they may choose to challenge the initial placement. The following policy is in place for students who wish to do this.

  • You may retake the Edmonds College Math Placement Test once per quarter.
  • A $28 retest fee applies.
  • Please note: students cannot skip courses in a sequence when they start taking classes based on the Math placement.
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