Douglas College offers several ways to meet the math requirements for admission into programs or specific courses. This page will help you understand your options and guide you to the right assessment or next step.
Do you have a Math 11 prerequisite?
Many programs and courses require an academic Math 11 course, such as Principles of Math 11, Precalculus 11, or Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum grade.
- If you have proof of completing Math 11, follow the instructions on our Transfer your credits page.
- If you don't have proof, you may need to take an assessment or upgrade your math (see below).
Options if you don't have Math 11:
You can meet the requirement in one of the following ways:
Option A: Math 11 Exemption Test
- A 3-hour exam covering the full scope of Foundations of Math 11.
- Not for course credit, but passing it satisfies the Math 11 prerequisite.
- For more information, please see Math 11 Exemption Test (DCMX).
Option B: Math Upgrading
- Offered through our Mathematics Upgrading Department.
- Requires a Math Upgrading Assessment before enrolling.
Specialized Math Assessments for specific programs and courses:
Some programs and courses accept one of our specialized math assessments instead of a full Math course. Kindly note that none of these are for course credit. Here is a list of our Specialized Math Assessments:
Important Notes
- If you'd like to take one of our Math assessments, please follow the appropriate link above.
- If you're unsure if your previous education meets the Math requirement, please contact Enrolment Services.
- If you'd like more information about our Math Upgrading programs, please visit our Math Upgrading page.