Concurrent Enrollment Math

The best class depends on your college major and your math goals. Students planning to major in STEM usually need College Algebra (MATH 1050) or higher, while many non-STEM majors can meet their math requirements with MATH 1030 or MATH 1040. Use our CE Math Decision Guide to help determine the best option for you.

CE Math course offerings vary by high school. Contact your high school counselor to find out which Utah Tech CE Math classes are available at your school.

If your high school doesn’t offer the CE Math class you want, you may still have other options. Many 1000- and 2000-level math courses can be taken directly through Utah Tech at CE tuition rates, either online or on campus. Check with your high school counselor to learn about your options and any prerequisites that may apply.

Yes. To enroll in a CE Math course, students must earn a C average or higher in Secondary Math I, II, and III. Some courses also require a qualifying ACT Math score, ALEKS placement score, or completion of a prerequisite course.

CE MATH 1010: None

CE MATH 1030: None

CE MATH 1040: None

CE MATH 1050: ACT Math 23+ or ALEKS PPL 46+ or C or better in MATH 1010

CE MATH 1060: ACT Math 25+ or ALEKS PPL 52+ or C or better in MATH 1050

CE MATH 1210: ACT Math 26+ or ALEKS PPL 76+ or C or better in MATH 1060

Students interested in courses beyond those listed above can find additional prerequisite information in the Utah Tech Placement Guide.

Important: ACT Math scores, ALEKS placement scores, and prerequisite course grades must be no more than two years old at the time of enrollment.

The ALEKS PPL Math Placement Test is an online assessment that measures your current math knowledge and determines whether you qualify for certain college-level math courses. Unlike a traditional exam, ALEKS is an adaptive assessment, meaning the questions change based on your previous answers to identify the math topics you have mastered.

Students may take the ALEKS placement test up to five times. After the first attempt, ALEKS provides personalized learning modules to help you review and improve before taking the assessment again.

To use an ALEKS score for course placement, you must submit a proctored score. While you may take practice assessments without a proctor, only a proctored assessment can be used to qualify for a CE Math course. There is a fee for ALEKS, as well as a fee for each proctored assessment. Students may complete a proctored assessment at the Utah Tech Professional Testing Center or another approved testing location. For more information about the ALEKS PPL Math Placement Test, visit the Utah Tech ALEKS webpage.

To enroll in a CE Math class, start by signing up through your high school. Your high school counselor can help you register for the course.

After registering, you’ll need to complete the required steps to become a Utah Tech concurrent enrollment student. Your CE Math teacher and high school counselor will guide you through this process. You can find detailed instructions on the Utah Tech Concurrent Enrollment webpage.

CE Math tuition is just $5 per college credit. Most CE Math courses are 3 or 4 credits, so tuition is typically $15–$20 per course. In addition, students pay an e-textbook and online course materials fee of approximately $70 per course.

CE Math courses are real Utah Tech college classes taught at your high school. They follow the same curriculum, learning outcomes, homework, exams, and grading standards as the courses taught on the Utah Tech campus.

The main difference is the learning environment. CE Math classes are taught by qualified high school teachers who have been approved by Utah Tech to teach the course. Because the classes are offered at your high school, students often benefit from smaller class sizes, a familiar classroom setting, and a traditional high school bell schedule.

Although CE Math classes meet during the regular school day, they are still college courses. Students should expect a rigorous pace and be prepared to complete college-level work. In some cases, high school schedules provide the same amount of class time for both 3-credit and 4-credit courses, but students should expect the workload and expectations to match the Utah Tech course.

Not exactly. Both AP and CE Math are college-level courses, but they award college credit in different ways.

AP Math courses are typically year-long classes. Students earn college credit by taking the AP exam at the end of the course and earning a qualifying score. The amount of credit awarded depends on the exam score and the college or university the student attends. For current score requirements and course equivalencies, see the Utah Tech AP Credit Guide.

CE Math courses are Utah Tech college classes taught at your high school. Students earn college credit by successfully completing the course, with a grade of D or better.

In most cases, yes. CE Math courses are Utah Tech college courses, so they can often be transferred to other colleges and universities. However, each institution determines how transfer credit is accepted and applied toward degree requirements.

If you plan to attend another public college or university in Utah, you can use the Utah Transfer Guide to see how Utah Tech courses transfer. If you plan to attend an out-of-state or private institution, contact that school directly to ask how your CE Math credits will transfer. Students planning to attend BYU can also use BYU’s Transfer Equivalency database to look up course equivalencies.

No. CE Math credits do not expire. Once you successfully complete a CE Math course, the grade is recorded on your permanent Utah Tech transcript, and you keep those college credits indefinitely.

Your grade in a CE Math course becomes part of your permanent Utah Tech college transcript, so it is important to do your best. Because the course also counts for high school credit, it may affect your high school transcript and GPA as well. Contact your high school counselor if you have questions about your school’s grading or repeat policies.

A grade of D or higher earns college credit. However, many college programs and courses require a C or better to satisfy a prerequisite. If you earn less than a C and need the course as a prerequisite, you may need to retake the course or qualify through a placement exam.

Your CE Math grade also counts toward your Utah Tech GPA, which may affect future scholarships, financial aid, admission to certain academic programs, or other university opportunities.

If you choose to repeat the course, the new grade may replace the original grade in your Utah Tech GPA according to the university’s repeat policy. However, CE Math courses cannot be repeated at the reduced concurrent enrollment tuition rate. If you retake the course, you will enroll as a regular Utah Tech student and pay the standard tuition and fees.

If you withdraw from a CE Math class before the university’s withdrawal deadline, you will receive a W (Withdrawal) on your Utah Tech transcript instead of a letter grade. A W does not affect your college GPA, but it does remain on your transcript. Withdrawing from a course may also affect your progress toward graduation, financial aid eligibility, or other academic requirements, so be sure to talk with your high school counselor and CE Math instructor before withdrawing. Withdrawal deadlines are published each semester on the Utah Tech Concurrent Enrollment Academic Calendar.

Yes. Many college courses require students to complete a math course before they can enroll. For example, courses in chemistry, physics, business, computer science, and other majors often have math prerequisites. Completing the appropriate CE Math course can help you meet these requirements before you start college, potentially saving you time and money.

Keep in mind that prerequisites and placement scores don’t last forever. At Utah Tech, prerequisite math courses, ACT Math scores, and ALEKS placement scores are generally valid for two years. If it has been more than two years since you completed the prerequisite or earned a qualifying score, you may need to retake the course or complete a new placement assessment before enrolling in a higher-level course.

*Note: Other colleges and universities may have different policies, including shorter time frames.

If you’ve completed MATH 1050 and want to continue taking math, you may still have several options. While most high schools do not offer math courses beyond MATH 1050, concurrent enrollment students can take many 1000- and 2000-level math courses directly through Utah Tech at concurrent enrollment tuition rates.

Courses may be available online or on the Utah Tech campus, depending on the semester and course offerings. Before enrolling, be sure you meet the course prerequisites and work with your high school counselor and the Utah Tech Concurrent Enrollment Office to make sure the course fits your high school schedule and graduation plan.