Not Yet Demonstrating Readiness for CSU or Participating CCC College-Level Mathematics Courses

If a student's math status is "Not yet demonstrating readiness for CSU or participating CCC college-level mathematics courses" according to their EAP Student Report, they do not yet have sufficiently strong math skills to succeed in many required college courses. If a student is accepted for admission to the CSU and has not met the ELM requirement, they must take the ELM exam. The score on the ELM exam will determine if a student meets the ELM requirement or if they will be required to take remedial math before they can take certain courses that count toward their degree.

Preparing for and Taking the ELM Exam

• Students should take a math course during their senior year to sharpen their math skills.
• At the end of January, students should access the online test prep tools and begin preparing for the exam.
• Students should prepare seriously. The exam is a student's last chance to avoid having to enroll in remedial math courses.
• Students should consult the ELM Exam Testing Schedule and sign up to take the exam once they receive an offer of admission from a CSU campus.
• Most CSU campuses will not allow a student to sign up for orientation or register for classes if he or she has not taken the ELM exam.
  

If a Student Passes the ELM Exam

• If a student passes the ELM Exam, he or she has met the ELM requirement and is now ready to enroll in most for-credit freshman math courses at the CSU.
• The student's score will be reported automatically to the campus that they will be attending.
  

If a Student Does Not Pass the ELM Exam

• Students who do not pass the ELM Exam will need to participate in an Early Start Program during the summer before arriving at a CSU. Upon admission, students who need to complete the Early Start requirement will receive information about how to sign up for a program that meets their needs.