College Mathematics Milestone

Students are encouraged to complete the College Mathematics Milestone by the end of their first year of study at the College. Students who have not fulfilled the milestone will have that noted on their Academic Requirements report and transcript.

Students who do not satisfy the College Mathematics Milestone by the end of their first year (30 or more attempted credit hours at Rhode Island College) will have a registration hold until the student is registered for the appropriate course.

Note: Fulfillment of the College Mathematics Milestone is distinct from and does not substitute for completion of the Mathematics Category of General Education.

Entering students (first-year and transfer) shall have the following options for fulfilling the College Mathematics Milestone:

1. All entering students will be required to take the Mathematics Placement Exam prior to or during New Student Orientation. Students who achieve an appropriate placement score will have met the Mathematics Milestone. (This examination is given at least six times each semester and, if necessary, may be repeated once. The examination is administered by the Mathematics Learning Center.)
2. Students who do not achieve a satisfactory grade on the Mathematics Placement Exam (which may be taken twice) must enroll in MATH 010 prior to or during their first year at Rhode Island College. Students who fail to earn a satisfactory grade must re-enroll in MATH 010 until successful completion. 
3. Students who receive transfer credit for a course(s) deemed equivalent to a RIC math course (MATH 010, 120, 139, 143, 177 or higher) will have met the Mathematics Milestone.