Math Assessment & Choosing the Right Course
Math Assessment
Not Sure Where to Start with Math? We’ve Got You
At Foothill, you are in charge of where you start - no placement is required. All students can enroll directly in transfer-level math courses that align with their goals. Your major helps determine which math course is the right fit.
You don't need to complete a self-guided placement for the math courses listed below. Still, we strongly recommend meeting with a counselor to choose the math course that best supports your major and future goals.
Open Access Math CoursesMath courses listed here are available to any student to take - no assessment is required.
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How You're Placed into Math
Your math placement is automatically posted in MyPortal based on the high school transcript information you provided. If you need help determining the right starting point, you can complete Foothill’s Math Guided Self-Placement, which offers quick, informed guidance. Your placement will reflect either your transcript data or your Guided Self-Placement results. If you’re unsure where to begin—especially if you’re considering a STEM major—we’re here to help you choose the right calculus course.
Foothill’s Math Pathways infographic outlines which math courses you should take based on your major or program. STEM and Business pathways typically require the full Calculus sequence, while Social Science and Dental Hygiene students generally take Introduction to Statistics.
Humanities majors can choose from Statistics, Liberal Arts Math, or Math for Elementary School Teachers. Allied Health programs accept any credit math course offered at Foothill. Learn more about Math Pathways.
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