Spring 2026 Aleks Instructions

Please read the following Math Placement Exam Assessment (Proctored) instructions for spring 2026 carefully. (For full instructions for incoming students, please consult the New Student Checklist.)

Use this link to create your account: ALEKS - Student Registration.

Step 1 for the Math Pre-Assessment (Mandatory)

The Math Pre-Assessment is administered through McGraw-Hill’s Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) program. ALEKS is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system that quickly and accurately assesses a student’s level of mathematic proficiency. The ALEKS program will create a customized learning module specifically for you to improve your math deficiencies so that you are prepared for college-level mathematics. Using the course code EXWPC-MUFWX and your Howard email address in the ALEKS registration process will give you access to the Pre-Assessment. You must spend a minimum of three (3) hours in pre-assessment. However, we strongly recommend that you spend as much time as necessary in this review stage to reach your goal.

Howard University Math Placement Exam is administered through ProctorU, a live online proctoring service that allows you to take your exam from the comfort of your home. ProctorU is available 24/7, however, you will need to schedule your proctoring session 3 days in advance.

Please see the next step for instructions required to create your ProctorU account and scheduling the proctoring of your exam.

Please note: You must spend a minimum of three (3) hours in the math pre-assessment/learning plan before moving forward to the math placement exam.