Typically, first-year placement in math and writing courses is determined by your ACT or SAT scores. If you don't have scores, you may take a Montana Tech placement exam instead.
Contact your Admissions Representative to determine which placement exam you will need to take.
Dual credit or AP courses may also help us determine placement. Email your test scores, grades, or in-progress schedule to admissions@mtech.edu. We will let you know if placement testing is still required.
If you have already confirmed which test you need to take with the admissions office or your advisor, use the links below to sign up:
We use several methods to place you in an appropriate course.
Our student data is used to develop placement guidelines that ensure you will have an excellent chance of passing the math course in which you are placed.
Typically, first-year placement in writing courses is determined by your ACT or SAT scores. If you don’t have scores, you may take a Montana Tech placement exam instead.
Dual credit or AP courses? Email your test scores, grades, or in-progress schedule to admissions@mtech.edu. We will let you know if placement testing is still required.
In an effort to support students and faculty, Montana Tech has three supplemental testing support options available. These services are intended to be a back-up in the event that the faculty member cannot accommodate an exam and not the primary service provider.
Faculty are the most important resource when it comes to testing students. Therefore, we implore faculty to consider all of your options before contacting other testing support services. Ask yourself:
If you cannot find a way to accommodate an exam, go to Plan B.
To schedule a student’s exam with A.C.E, fill out the Test Request form. All test requests at A.C.E must be received at least three (3) days before the exam.
If A.C.E is unable to accommodate an exam, go to Plan C.
For more information, please contact Shauna Goodell, Disability Services and Accessibility Coordinator, at sgoodell@mtech.edu or 406-496-4428.
Students who have disabilities, are low-income, and/or are first-generation, and are both citizens of the United States and enrolled in a four-year degree program are entitled to TRIO’s Student Support Services (SSS). If neither the faculty nor A.C.E can accommodate the exam, TRIO is the last resort. Contact Theresa Rader (406-496-4683 or trader@mtech.edu) to arrange testing accommodations. Please note that all test requests with TRIO must be received at least three (3) days before the exam.
HiSET® testing is provided on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The HiSET® exam helps adult learners achieve their college and career goals to expand opportunities and changes lives. The HiSET exam is administered in the ACE Center Room 3.136. You can find more information at hiset.ets.org/resources/faq or contact Margie Pascoe.