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Placement by Transcript for Incoming Freshmen in Fall 2026

For incoming freshman who graduated high school in 2026 or 2025.

Fall 2026 Incoming Freshmen: AFTER you complete high school, gather your final high school transcripts and submit your high school math experience for placement into the appropriate MATH course.

Submit your high school math experience for placement here.

Upon submitting your high school mathematics experience, watch your hawaii.edu email account for notification on your final placement. Should you desire to place into a higher numbered course, you can take the Mathematics Placement Exam

Placement Exam


Notice: New incoming Fall 2026 freshmen can place into Mathematics courses using high school transcripts.  More Information.


The Math Department requires an exam for placement in many courses. Based on your exam results, the department will enter a BMAT score into your Banner student record. Your BMAT score
determines the classes in which you are allowed to register and stays valid for one year. The exam is given in two parts, each with a 30 minute time limit, and your combined results on each part
determine your BMAT score. Both parts of the exam must be taken in the same session, and you must pass Part 1 in order to take Part 2. You may only take the exam one time per exam window – see the Repeat Policy below for additional details. Taking our Practice Exams to prepare is strongly encouraged. The exam may be taken
on campus, remotely in person at an NCTA approved testing center, or online through proctorU.

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