Non-UCLA (i.e., UCLA Extension, non-UCLA Summer students, etc.):  sign up for the test through ALEKS (www.aleks.com) using the following 10-character class code to make a payment:  M6KCH-3PUNQ.  Detailed instructions for NON-UCLA students click here. 

UCLA Students ONLY:  When you are ready, CLICK HERE to log in through Shibboleth and access the Math Diagnostic Test.  After completing your payment and registration, you can start the exam. 
Note:  LIMITED fee waivers are available to eligible UCLA students who have demonstrated financial need. If your application fee for UCLA was waived, please contact ugrad@math.ucla.edu with the subject header “Request MDT Fee Waiver” with your name and student ID number to determine if the math diagnostic test fee can also be waived.

Test Length: 30 Questions

Log in and Register

• Log into the ALEKS site with your MyUCLA logon ID and password.
• Before beginning the test, ALEKS will walk you through a tutorial on how to use the embedded tools to calculate and input your answers.
• You will have 48 hours to complete the test. If the test is not completed in this time, ALEKS will provide a new test. ALEKS will automatically save your progress, allowing you to leave and return to the test.

Interpret Your Score

• After completing the initial test, you will receive a report of your topic mastery and your score.

Use the Learning Module

• You are given the opportunity to review certain topics and improve your placement through targeted learning exercises in the Prep and Learning Module.

Retake the diagnostic test, if necessary

• After engaging with the learning module for at least 5 hours, you can take the test again to reassess course placement.
• The retake test will become available 48 hours after the initial test was completed.
• You will have access to the learning module for 12 months after taking the initial test.

Enroll into a Mathematics class

• If your enrollment pass is active, you can self-enroll into the appropriate math class 24 hours after receiving your score.