All admitted students entering the MS in Computer Science program, Pre-Doctoral MS in Computer Science program or Joint MBA/MPCS program are required to take placement exams before the start of studies. Placement exams are given before the start of each quarter. Each placement exam may only be taken once.
Registration
Winter 2021 Placement Exams Dates & Times
PROGRAMMING EXAM
December 17, 2020
Session time: 2 PM - 4 PM CST
Session times: Exam will be online and will last 90 mins within the two hour window above.
MATH EXAM
December 17, 2020
Session time: 6 PM - 8 PM CST
Exam will be online and will last two hours. Access to a printer or scanner will be helpful, but not essential.
Placement Exam Study Materials
Math Study Materials
Programming Study Materials
- If you are planning on taking MPCS 50101 Concepts of Programming you do not need to take the programming placement exam.
- If you are planning to take MPCS 50103 Mathematics for Computer Science: Discrete Math you do not need to take the math exam.
Please note: you may only register for a placement exam upon admission to the MPCS.
Students who require exam accommodation are required to register with the Student Disability Services (SDS) office.