ALEKS Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have an ALEKS question that’s not covered here?
If you're an incoming freshman or transfer student, contact your admissions counselor. If you're a current WVU student, email [placement@math.wvu.edu](mailto:placement@math.wvu.edu) or visit [ALEKS for Current Students](https://stemcollab.wvu.edu/aleks/aleks-placement-for-current-students).
- Do I need to take the ALEKS math assessment?
- Do I need to come to campus to take ALEKS?
- Do I have to submit the academic deposit to take ALEKS?
- Can I pause the proctored assessment once I begin?
- Do I have to set up my WVU Portal before taking ALEKS?
- Is there a deadline to take the ALEKS assessment?
- Can I take a practice assessment?
- How long does it take to the get my ALEKS results?
- How much time do I have to take the proctored versions of ALEKS?
- Can I skip a question on the ALEKS assessment?
- Can I have a blank piece of paper to write on for the ALEKS assessment?
- What is the average time it takes to complete the ALEKS proctored assessment?
- What if I have an IEP, 504, or need to request accommodations for ALEKS?
- If ALEKS puts me in a higher level class, do I have to take it or can I stay at the lower level?
- What if I score poorly on the ALEKS assessment?
- Do I have to complete the 8 hours of remediation if I want to take a second proctored ALEKS attempt?
- Does the ALEKS score transfer to other universities?
- Will my admission to WVU, or my scholarship, be rescinded if I do not meet a minimum ALEKS assessment benchmark?
- Who do I contact if I have questions about ALEKS?
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