The ALEKS PPL system provides a best-match math placement for students, so they can have the best possible chance of success in our challenging classes.
For SUMMER 2019, students must have a passing ALEKS PPL score BEFORE registering for Math 112 (online), Math 115 (online), or Math 220 (on-campus, or select online self-paced class through netmath.illinois.edu). Only tests taken on Feb. 11, 2019 or later are valid for summer registration.
For FALL 2019, students must have a passing ALEKS PPL score BY AUGUST 30 (but no earlier than April 13, 2019). However, they are welcome to register before taking an ALEKS placement exam--especially those with April 1-12 time tickets!!
Here are the cutoffs:
Math 112: 40%-64%, with recommended score of 50-64%
Math 115: 65% or higher
Math 220: 80% or higher
Math 221: 80% or higher (and also had at least ONE YEAR of calculus in high school)
Math 234 (available through online self-paced NetMath): 65% or higher
Freshman ALEKS accounts are valid for 12 months or 5 tests, whichever comes first. Current freshmen planning to take a fall ALEKS-prerequisite class might mark their calendars for April 13, so they can do an assessment before their freshman account expires.
Otherwise, students can purchase a new ALEKS account if theirs is expired or they've used all their attempts. They MUST go through our link to make sure they get the U of I Math Placement Exam and avoid paying for some other ALEKS product.
The link to the system itself and much related information are both found at
Students whose questions are not answered by that website are welcome to contact the Math Department at mathadvising@illinois.edu--and it's very helpful if they include your name and 9-digit UIN.