4.8. I have college math credit. What course can I take next?
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If you have college math credit, you may qualify for U of A MATH or other courses. Note that high school dual enrollment credit, or other college math credit does not guarantee you are ready for the next U of A Math course. You should review the exam study guides on our course websites under Exam Information to make sure you are ready.
Find out how AP, IB, Cambridge, CLEP and other credits transfer.
Course registration and transfer prerequisites, in general:
- Entry into Math 108 or 112 is through recent test scores only (PPL or Math 100 final for any student, SAT/ACT Math for first year students only).
- Below the level of Calculus I (Math 122A/B, 125):
- *For entry into courses in bold below, prerequisites must be less than 2 years old for automatic registration. These prerequisites include Intermediate Algebra, Math 108, Math 112, Math 113, Math 115, Math 116, Math 120R, and other courses.
- Students who have credit for one of the above courses that is more than 2 years old who need to continue on to another math course will need to take the PPL Assessment and then Contact the Math Placement Office to review their options.
- Entry into Math 125 is through AP credit for Math 125, or test scores only (PPL for any student, SAT/ACT Math for first year students only).
- At or above the level of Calculus II (Math 129): For entry into MATH courses at or above the level of Calculus II (Math 129), you need the correct prerequisite. If the course is more than 2 years old, you can still register at this level, but may want to first review.
- To find registration information about other courses on our website.
Note that the University blocks students from retaking a course if they have a previous grade of A or B. You can find this policy on in the Catalog. Students can Contact the Math Placement Office to review their options.
The chart below gives the transfer or dual enrollment prerequisite for some of our courses.
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Transfer Math Credit/Prerequisite |
Next Course *denotes that transfer prerequisite it must be less than 2 years old, or student will need to take the PPL Assessment. |
Notes Recommended review to make sure you know the content of the University of Arizona courses. |
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Intermediate Algebra like Pima MAT 095/097 |
Math *106, *107 | |
| Math 106, Understanding Patterns, Functions, Modeling for Elem Ed Teachers | *Math 203A, 203B, 203E | Students can qualify for these courses through Math 107, 112, 120R, or other courses. |
| Math 107, Understanding Data | ISTA 116, *Math 203A, 203B, 203E | |
| Math 112, College Algebra |
Math *113, *115, *116 (after MIS 111), *120R, *119A, 163, *263, MCB 181L/R, CHEM 141/151, PHYS 110, other courses |
If your Math 112 transfer course is more than 2 years old, take the PPL Assessment and then Contact the Math Placement Office to review your options.
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Math 113, Elements of Calculus Math 115, Calculus and Probability for Business Math 116, Calculus Concepts for Business |
*Math 120R |
If your Math 113/115/116 transfer course is more than 2 years old, take the PPL Assessment and then Contact the Math Placement Office to review your options. Review U of A Math 112 Final Exam Study Guide under Exam Information |
| Math 120R, Calculus Preparation | *MATH 122A/B |
If your Math 120R transfer course is more than 2 years old, take the PPL Assessment and then Contact the Math Placement Office to review your options. Review U of A Math 120R Exam Study Guides under Exam Information |
| Math 122B or Math 125, Calculus I | Math 129 |
Review U of A Math 122B Final Exam Study Guide under Exam Information |
| Math 129, Calculus II | Math 223, Math 254, Math 313 |
Review U of A Math 129 Final Exam Study Guide under Exam information |
| Other Math credit | Check our website or consult your advisor | See course webpages. |