Learning Support Program

High School Students: Ensure KSU has received your final high school transcript after graduation. Your final GPA may exempt you from Learning Support.

Minimum GPA Requirements for Exemption:

• ENGL 1101: 2.5 Adjusted High School GPA AND Completed Required High School Curriculum
• MATH 1001/STAT 1401: 2.7 Adjusted High School GPA AND Completed Required High School Curriculum
• MATH 1111: 3.2 Adjusted High School GPA AND Completed Required High School Curriculum

First-Year and Transfer Students: If you have taken the SAT and/or ACT, submit your scores to KSU as they may exempt you from the Learning Support requirements.

Minimum SAT Scores for Exemption:

• ENGL 1101: 430 or higher on the SAT (old) Verbal/CR; OR score 480 or higher on the SAT (new) EBRW section.
• MATH 1001/STAT 1401: 400 or higher on the SAT (old) Math section; OR 440 or higher on the SAT (new) Math section.
• MATH 1111: 470 or higher on the SAT (old) Math section; OR 510 or higher on the SAT (new) Math section.

Minimum ACT Scores for Exemption:

• ENGL 1101: 17 or higher (English or Reading).
• MATH 1001/STAT 1401: 17 or higher.
• MATH 1111: 20 or higher.

First-Year and Transfer Students: You can take the ACCUPLACER examination offered through the KSU Testing Center. 

ACCUPLACER is a comprehensive, computer-based exam used to evaluate students’ skills in math, reading, and writing for the purpose of placement.

Just a heads up, there is a testing fee, so double-check you have chosen the right exam for your Learning Support requirement(s) before signing up. 

Test administration fees are as follows:

• One exam - $15.00
• Two exams - $25.00
• Three exams - $30.00

Learn more about Accuplacer and sign up for multiple placement exams.

Are you ready to conquer the ACCUPLACER? Get the help you need the ACCUPLACER website! 

Looking to get in touch with the KSU Testing Center? You can find them at ksutesting@kennesaw.edu.

Attention STEM Students: If you have been identified as needing Learning Support for MATH 1001, STAT 1401, or MATH 1111, but you have completed the ALEKS Math Placement Examination and placed into MATH 1113 or a higher-level course, you will NOT be required to take Learning Support for MATH 1001, STAT 1401, or MATH 1111. 

To be exempt from MATH 1113, a score of 61 or higher is necessary.

Transfer Students: Ensure all college transcripts have been sent to KSU for evaluation. Courses taken at other institutions that fulfill Core IMPACTS Writing and Mathematics Domain at KSU can exempt you from Learning Support.

Note: Transfer GPA is not considered by the USG for determining Learning Support placement for transfer students.

DEP/AP/IB Students: Ensure all college transcripts (DEP), College Board scores (AP), and International Baccalaureate results (IB) have been sent to KSU for evaluation.