First-Year Students

The Mathematics Placement Test (MPT) is required of all first-year students.

Students new to The University will receive information from the Admissions office on when and how to access the MPT through their Admission Profile on ISIS. This information is mailed in the early spring or late fall prior to the beginning of new student Orientation sessions. 

Transfer Students

Transfer students who plan to major in the biological, physical, or mathematical sciences; computer science; business; pharmacy or sociology should take the MPT. It is an especially helpful advising tool for transfer students who have yet to satisfy the majority of their General Education Program requirements. New students should access the MPT through their Admission Profile on ISIS.  Students who no longer have an Admission Profile should register to take the test by contacting the Evaluation and Examination Service at 319-335-0356 or by sending an email request to:  ui-testing@uiowa.edu. 

Enrolled Students

Currently enrolled students who need to take the MPT but do not have an Admissions Profile must register by contacting the Evaluation and Examination Service at 319-335-0356 or by sending an email request to: ui-testing@uiowa.edu .

Test Description and Placement Information

Detailed test information and a description of the Mathematics Placement Test is available at MPT.

Mathematics Incentive Program (MIP)

The Mathematics Incentive Program (MIP) enables entering Liberal Arts and Sciences students to earn extra college credit. Information about the Mathematics Incentive Program is available at MIP.