{"id":25,"date":"2018-06-27T02:43:08","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T09:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendor.hub.wp.nau.edu\/gateway-student-success-center\/pmt\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T17:33:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T17:33:15","slug":"pmt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/gateway-student-success-center\/pmt\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Major Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Pre-major track<\/h1>\n<p>Some majors have specific math requirements to provide a strong foundation for future coursework in the degree plan. The ability to meet the math requirement, either by placement through the Math Placement Exam or through completion of college math coursework, is <strong><em>crucia<\/em>l<\/strong> for success in remaining major coursework, as well as a timely graduation. NAU is committed to ensuring students pursue degree plans best suited to their interests and skills, and also providing paths to achieving degrees expeditiously.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are unable to meet those specific math requirements are placed on a \u201cpre-major track\u201d or PMT. These students work closely with advisors to set math placement goals to achieve adequate academic progress. Please see the below FAQs for more information on PMT. If you have additional questions please <a title=\"contact your advisor\" href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/departments?id=11550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact your advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How do I find my Math Placement Exam score?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>How do I find my Math Placement Exam score? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>You can find your Math Placement Exam score through you <a title=\"LOUIE account\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/louie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LOUIE account<\/a>. Once logged in, follow the steps below to find your Math Placement Exam score.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong><br>\nSTEP 1:<\/strong>Look up your <u>TEST RESULTS<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 2: <\/strong>Your Math Placement Exam scores is the <u>MATHC<\/u> score<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What Math Placement Exam score is required for my math course?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>What Math Placement Exam score is required for my math course? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">A list of Math Placement Exam scores required to get into various math classes can be found in the <a title=\"Mathematics Placement Table\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/CEFNS\/NatSci\/Math\/Student-Resources\/Math-Placement\/Find-Your-Placement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mathematics Placement Table<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Can I test into a higher math course?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Can I test into a higher math course? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">Yes. You can test into a higher level math by retaking and improving your score on the Math Placement Exam. Students are allowed to take the Math Placement Exam a total of 3 times. The 2<sup>nd<\/sup> and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> attempts each cost $10 and must be completed in-person at the Lumberjacks Mathematics Testing Room. Information on Math Placement Exam testing dates and times can be found at the <a title=\"Math Placement Exam Testing Website\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/CEFNS\/NatSci\/Math\/Student-Resources\/Math-Placement\/NAU-Testing-Dates-and-Times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Math Placement Exam Testing Website<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Are resources available to help me score higher on the Math Placement Exam?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Are resources available to help me score higher on the Math Placement Exam? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>Yes. Learning modules are available directly through ALEKS\/McGraw-Hill that will provide an interactive learning environment in which you can practice prerequisite skills and techniques. Access to the learning modules costs $33 (payable directly to ALEKS\/McGraw-Hill) and is available for 6 weeks after payment. To find more information about purchasing access to the learning modules please visit the <a title=\"Math Placement Exam Learning Module\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/CEFNS\/NatSci\/Math\/Student-Resources\/Math-Placement\/Improve-your-placement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Math Placement Exam Learning Module<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>You can also do <a title=\"PeakPerformance\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/CEFNS\/NatSci\/Math\/Student-Resources\/Peak-Performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peak Performance<\/a> for <strong><em>free<\/em><\/strong>! Peak Performance is an online program, designed to help incoming freshmen whose math placement is lower than desired. The advantage to this program is that not only are students prepared to improve their math placement by retaking the math placement exam, but they are paired with a peer math coach who shares their insights of campus life and is knowledgeable about resources available to the student at NAU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What if I have math transfer credit that is not in my LOUIE account?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>What if I have math transfer credit that is not in my LOUIE account? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">If you have completed (or are currently taking) a math course at another institution that information should have been disclosed when you completed your Priority Enrollment Profile. If you did not provide this information on your Priority Enrollment Profile please contact your academic advisor via email and inform them of the course you took and where you took it.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Can I catch up with my math requirements?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Can I catch up with my math requirements? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>Yes. You can take additional math courses during Summer terms to help catchup to the suggested math track established by your progression plan. NAU offers a variety of math courses over the summer. Additional information regarding taking Summer classes at NAU can be found on the NAU Intersession website.<\/p>\n<p>You can also take a course at another institution over the summer and have it transferred to NAU. If you plan to take a course from an Arizona public university, public community college, or tribal community college you can use the <a title=\"Course EquivalencyGuide\" href=\"http:\/\/aztransmac2.asu.edu\/cgi-bin\/WebObjects\/CEG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Course Equivalency Guide<\/a> to see how the course will transfer to NAU. You will still want to verify with your NAU academic advisor that the course will work for your specific math progression. If you plan to take a math class at an out-of-state institution you will want to contact your NAU academic advisor for an unofficial evaluation of how the course will transfer to NAU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What if I want to change my major?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>What if I want to change my major? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>You can search the majors available at NAU using the online <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Catalog\/\">Academic Catalog<\/a>. For any major you can view the math requirement under the &ldquo;Overview&rdquo; tab. The <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/gateway-student-success-center\/major-and-career-exploration\/\">Gateway Student Success Center<\/a> also has numerous online resources available to help you explore NAU&rsquo;s major options and select one that is appropriate for you. &ldquo;<a href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/\">What Can I Do With This Major<\/a>&rdquo; is a website also available to you where you can explore career options associated with many majors.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have selected a new major please contact your academic advisor. Your advisor will ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate courses during Priority Enrollment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3 ektron-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>PMT Major<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>PMT Math Requirement<br><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Astronomy<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Biology Majors<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Business (not HRM)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 121<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Chemistry<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Civil Engineering &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Electrical Engineering<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Environmental Engineering<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Exercise Science<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mathematics<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mechanical Engineering<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Physics<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Psychology<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MAT 125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><!--script class=\"ektron-script\"&gt; if ($(\".catalog_script_placeholder\")[0]) { var scriptsLoaded = 0; $.getScript( \"\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Catalog\/resources\/js\/jquery.catalogFrames.js\").done(function() { $.getScript( \"\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Catalog\/resources\/js\/easyXDM.min.js\").done(function() { var placeholder = $(\".catalog_script_placeholder\"); var divId = placeholder.attr('divId'); var Program = placeholder.attr('Program'); var catalogFrameDisplayData = {}; catalogFrameDisplayData[placeholder.attr('DisplayType')] = true; var catalogFrameData = {}; catalogFrameData[\"display\"] = catalogFrameDisplayData; catalogFrameData[\"url\"] = \"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\"; catalogFrameData[\"plan\"] = Program; $(function setupCatalogWidget() { $(\"#\" + divId).catalogFrames(catalogFrameData); console.log(catalogFrameData); }); }); }); } &lt;\/script--><!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n      <div class=\"block-header\">\n        <h3>Advising Appointments<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block-body\">\n      <div><\/p>\n<div>If you are a current first-year or an Exploratory student, you can <a title=\"sign up for an appointment\" href=\"https:\/\/appointments.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for an appointment<\/a> with your advisor at Gateway.<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n      <div class=\"block-header\">\n        <h3>Drop-in Advising<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block-body\">\n      <div><\/p>\n<div>Need to see an advisor for a quick question? 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