WVU offers ALEKS to Current Students through eCampus, which is accessible through their WVU Portal. Current Students must request ALEKS placement to begin.
WVU offers ALEKS to Current Students through eCampus, which is accessible through their WVU Portal. Current Students must request ALEKS placement to begin.
Submit the ALEKS Request for Current Students Form. We begin accepting requests four days before registration begins and stop accepting requests two days before classes begin.
Within 2-3 days you will receive instructions from placement@math.wvu.edu. Pay the nonrefundable fee of $20.00.
Access the ALEKS Placement course in eCampus. Testing will begin on the first day of registration and will end on the third day of the add/drop period. View these important dates on the Office of the University Registrar’s calendar.
Complete your PROCTORED attempt. This means you are on camera and using the Respondus LockDown Browser.
Your score will be recorded to the system. Discuss this score with your assigned adviser.
Have a question that’s not covered here? Contact us at placement@math.wvu.edu or view these ALEKS FAQs for all students
ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is a testing platform used to measure a student’s mathematical knowledge.
Developed by McGraw Hill, ALEKS is an adaptive test with advanced AI technology. Each question tests multiple objectives and problem-solving capabilities.
There is a $20 fee for current students to take ALEKS.
All WVU majors require math. An assessment ensures accurate placement, as math courses are demanding and often required in advance of other courses.
High school IEP and 504 plans do not apply to ALEKS testing. You may inquire with the Office of Accessibility and request accommodations by submitting an application.
WVU adheres to the highest standards related to academic integrity. There is no benefit to inflating or deflating your abilities on the ALEKS math assessment. Incorrect placement can delay graduation and negatively affect your GPA. Dishonest work on this assessment may be cause for sanctions.
All incoming students take ALEKS to determine their initial placement into STEM courses.
Unless you find yourself in one of the two situations listed below, it is recommended that you continue along your initial path. For current students, ALEKS is highly recommended if:
ALEKS scores may be transferrable if you have taken the assessment while in high school or at another institution.