Who is Eligible for Bridges?
Confirmed, incoming, first-year students who qualify to participate in CCSU’s Summer Bridges Program if they have…
- Taken the Writing Placement Exam and placed into WRT 100
- Learn more about the Writing Placement Exam here
AND/OR
- Placed into Math 099 or Math 102CB (099/102 Combo)
About the MATH 099/Elementary Algebra Requirement
It is the policy of the Connecticut State University System that you must place out of Elementary Algebra (MATH 099) or successfully complete it within your first 24 credits taken at CCSU or you will not be allowed to register for courses at CCSU or any other CSU institution. This requirement must be met before many other college-level courses can be taken, so satisfying the MATH 099 requirement is essential to avoid a delay in graduation.
The table below shows initial math placement for new students which is based on SAT and ACT scores. You may challenge your initial placement by scheduling a placement exam through the Learning Center (860) 832-1900.
Old Math SAT |
New Math SAT |
Math ACT |
Math Course Placement |
|
450 or below |
490 or below |
17 or below |
MATH 099 |
Elementary Algebra |
460 – 490 |
500 – 520 |
18 - 21 |
MATH 102CB |
Applied Algebra w/ Elementary Algebra |
500 – 540 |
530 – 570 |
22 - 23 |
MATH 102 or MATH 103 |
Applied Algebra or College Algebra
|
550 or above |
580 |
24 or above |
------------ |
Various College-Level Courses |
For more information about the placement table above click here.
Placement into MATH 102CB means that you have not yet fulfilled the MATH 099 requirement.
MATH 102CB is an intensive course that meets for 5 hours per week and includes all of the material in both MATH 099 and MATH 102. Students completing this course earn 3 credits for MATH 102 only. It is a definite advantage for you to complete Bridges to fulfill the MATH 099 requirement so you can take a regular 3-hour per week MATH 102 or MATH 103 course in the fall.
Successfully completing the Summer Bridges Math Program will earn you exemption from MATH 099 and entrance into regular MATH 102 or MATH 103, both college level courses, in the fall.
About the WRT 100/Composition Requirement
Most students are required to take the Writing Placement Exam before enrolling in a composition course (please see the link below for more information). All students who place into WRT 100 must successfully complete the course within their first 24 credits of enrollment. Since WRT 100 is a pre-requisite for WRT 105/105P and WRT 110 (and since taking one of those is required for graduation), satisfying your WRT 100 requirement as quickly as possible is extremely important to ensure your graduation date is not delayed. To help students save money and meet their goals, we encourage all students who place into WRT 100 to enroll in the Bridges program… we’ll even save a seat for you in a WRT 105/105P or WRT 110 section for you in the Fall!
- Learn more about the Writing Placement Exam here
For general and contact information about the Writing Placement Exam, click here.
To schedule a Math Placement Test contact the Learning Center at 860-832-1900
For more information on math requirements at CCSU, click here.
To learn more about the general education requirements at CCSU, click here.