Fall 2026 Aleks Instructions

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

For the fall 2026 math course placement exam, we will accept an proctored version of the Math Placement Assessment. The Math Placement Assessment is administered through McGraw-Hill’s Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) program. The Math Placement Exam is mandatory for all new students who have not earned college-level math credits through dual enrollment, Advanced Placement, or some other process. If you have already registered for MATH 005, the placement exam is still required to ensure proper placement. ALEKS is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system that quickly and accurately assesses a student’s level of mathematic proficiency.

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

Access to the Math Placement Assessment Proctored is as follows.

Step 1: AccessHU

Use Bison credentials to log onto AccessHU.

Step 2: Type ALEKS in the Search Field

Type ALEKS in the Search Field and Click the “ALEKS” app. Agree to terms and conditions.

Step 3: Add Class Code

Add Class Code: (JWVAV-6YQEV)

Confirm course: (MPE Testing- Howard University, Fall 2026)

Step 4: Complete Required Survey

Complete Required Survey.

Step 5: Complete Tools Tutorial

Complete Tools Tutorial.

Step 6: Complete Placement Assessment for a Score (Read Instructions)

Students are allowed two attempts. The highest score will be used for class placement. Unusual activity within the system may require re-testing. Please ensure to abide by the Academic Code of Student Conduct.

Step 7: Retrieve Score 

Save a screenshot of your score and contact your academic advisor for next steps.