Mathematics Competency

Upon enrolling in the College, all new students seeking an associate degree will have their academic transcripts evaluated for basic mathematics competency. The Basic Math Competency is a requirement for graduation and can be met by one of the following ways:

* Students have completed two years of New York State Regents mathematics courses and received a final grade average of 70 or better.
* Students received a score of 500 or greater on the math section of the SAT exam.
* Students received a score of 19 or higher on the math ACT exam
* Students provide official and updated documentation regarding a mathematics learning disability
* Students may study and take the Arithmetic Skills Test and attain a score of 70%

If a student does not meet the Basic Mathematics Competency based on the criteria outlined above, they will not be able to enroll in a mathematics course at Sage. All students must achieve Basic Mathematics Competency before the completion of 30 credits. Students may choose to meet the Basic Math Competency by completing one of the following:

* Study and prepare to retake the Arithmetic Skills Test and attain the 70th percentile (one retake allowed)
* Transfer in and a Basic math course from another accredited college*

*Note: Coursework at this level is a prerequisite to college level work in math and does not result in credit toward a Sage degree.

All students seeking a bachelor's degree must demonstrate mathematics competency by passing a college level mathematics course, MAT 110 or higher, or ECO 215. Students with a documented learning disability in mathematics, must meet this mathematics requirement for the bachelor's degree.

For more information regarding mathematics competency, requirements, and/or math course placement contact the Mathematics and Computing Sciences Department at:

292-1908 or the Academic Advising Office at 292-1719.