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There are two possible assessments for incoming freshmen students. Students should do their best - but without outside assistance - to ensure they are enrolled in the right courses that are the most appropriate. These are not tests, and therefore are not graded - they are simply designed to help find the right courses and career options for students.

  1. The first is a fun career assessment called Focus 2 that you as an admitted first-time freshmen student can take right now, before you arrive on campus. Remember that it is not a test. Focus 2 helps you learn more about your interests, skills, and values to help you start thinking about majors and career paths that are a good fit.
  2. The other is a math assessment, which is optional. When you meet with your Academic Success Counselor (ASC), he or she will guide you as to whether you should take the math assessment.  You should take it if your advisor says to do so. If they have approved, reach out to us and we will first enter you into the Canvas assessment page so that you can access the math assessment.

Here is a brief 3-part summary about the math assessment:

PART I. By default, as an entering WSSU freshmen student you will be placed and enrolled in College Algebra (MAT 1311). Therefore, this Math Assessment is optional. You do not have to take the assessment, and you will not be penalized in any way if you choose not to take it.

PART II. . The Math Assessment is optional, and should be taken if your Academic Success Counselor (i.e. your course advisor who helps you register for classes) recommends that you take it. The Math Assessment takes 1.5 hours to complete, although there is a minimum required 30-45 minutes of preparation time, using the online math guide provided, that must be done beforehand.

PART III. Coordinate with your WSSU Academic Success Counselor to determine if you should take the Math Assessment. If your intended pre-major is one of the following, you should strongly consider taking it: Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Exercise Science (Physical Therapy track), Nursing, Mathematics.

Should you need additional information regarding placement testing, please contact the Testing Center Manager James Pao at (336) 750-2390 or paojh@wssu.edu or stop by the office in the Student Success Center at Hill Hall, room 330.