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York College offers several math courses tailored to prepare you for the quantitative activities you will pursue in your major. The mathematics placement assessments are designed to help determine which math course is right for you. Students must complete the placement assessments before they can schedule classes, so please take the assessments before you arrive for your New Spartan Day.
All majors (including Undeclared) will take the Algebra Assessment. However, you only need to take the Calculus Assessment if you are currently declared or interested in declaring one of the following majors:
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Cannabinoid Chemistry
- Forensic Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity Management
- Engineering Management
- Medical Humanities
- Health Sciences
- Premedical Sciences
- Technical Communication & Writing
- Mathematics
- Mid-Level Education - Mathematics
- Secondary Education Biology
- Secondary Education General Science
- Secondary Education Mathematics
What to expect with the assessment
Each assessment has 33 questions and you will have 180 minutes to complete each test. If you need, you may take an assessment a total of two (2) times. A calculator may be used during the assessment.
If you are interrupted or lose internet service, you'll be able to resume where you left off as long as you log back into the assessment within the same day.
How can I take the assessment?
- Go to the Stemify website to take the exam. Click on YCP.
- Enter your MyYCP username and password.
- The menu located in the upper left corner of your screen will provide you access to the Learning Library (available for you to review many relevant math concepts that will help you to be successful) and the Placement tests.
I don't have a math-related major/I took AP-level math in high school. Should I still take the assessment?
Yes, all new YCP students need to have a math assessment score on their student record.
Contact Us:
For more information or clarity on your placement exam through Stemify, please contact Technical Support at Stemify
For more information or clarity on advising related questions, please contact Academic Advising Center
- Academic Advising:
- Phone: 717-815-1531
- Email: academicadvising@ycp.edu