Nearly all Engineering freshmen will take one of the following math courses during their first semester (listed in sequential order):
- Math (L24 131): Calculus I (3 units)
- Math (L24 132): Calculus II (3 units)
- Math (L24 233): Calculus III (3 units)
- Math (L24 217): Differential Equations (3 units)
The purpose of high school AP classes is not solely to accumulate advanced credit, but to build a solid foundation for college work. A strong start to university course work is essential to your college career. In fact, our research shows your performance in your first math class is a strong indicator of your future success in engineering courses.
For this reason, we advise all students to take the online mathematics placement exam. If your AP results are at odds with your placement results, please defer to the online placement exam or discuss the results with your advisor. It is better to start strong than to skip into a course for which you may not be prepared.
"5" Score on Mathematics AP Exam AB: Mathematics (L24) - AB Test (TEST:MAB):
Students will receive 3 units of general elective credit for Math 131 (Calculus I) and be placed in Math 132 (Calculus II), if they choose. For proper placement, engineering students should take the placement exam regardless of the AP score.
"4, 3, 2, or 1" score on Mathematics AP Exam AB: Mathematics (L24) - AB Test (TEST:MAB):
No credit awarded. Take the placement exam.
"5" score on Mathematics AP Exam BC: Mathematics (L24) - BC Test (TEST:MBC):
Students will receive 6 units of general elective credit for Math 131 (Calculus I) and be placed in Math 233 (Calculus III), if they choose. For proper placement, engineering students should take the placement exam regardless of the AP score.
"4, 3, 2, or 1" score on the Mathematics AP Exam BC: Mathematics (L24) - BC test (TEST:MBC):
No credit awarded. Take the placement exam.
For more information about Math Placement, visit the Math department's website: wumath.wustl.edu.
