Assessment Process
To access the Mathematics Placement Service, you must first set up your MSUNet Id.
When you are ready to take the assessment, you will need:
- Your MSUNet ID and your MSUNet password.
- The most recent version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari web browser
You should complete your use of the service:
- Within one hour.
- Without using a calculator, books, or any other reference material.
- Without the help of another person.
Answer each question as carefully and as correctly as you can, but DO NOT GUESS!
Dishonesty of any kind while taking this assessment (including failure to follow
the preceding instructions) can only result in your placement into a course in
which you are extremely unlikely to succeed.
Once you submit your answers, your score will be displayed automatically on the
final page of the assessment.
You may return to the assessment anytime to view your attempt history and resulting scores.
After a day or two, once the score has been transmitted to the university's student system,
you may also view your most recent score in the MSU Student Information System.
If you would like to improve your placement, it is possible to avail yourself of
the Service after a 30 day waiting period, Please use the waiting period(s)
to improve your mathematical skills. The details of each of your attempts
are permanently recorded and all are available to your advisors.
Access to the MPS Assessment terminates with the occurrence of the earlier of the
following two events (which usually coincide):
- Your first official enrollment at MSU.
- The start of your MSU New Student Orientation (NSO) session.
To guarantee that your assessment results are available to your advisors, you should
complete your LAST use of the service at least three (3) days before the start
of your NSO session.
