Math Placement Assessment

Before making a reservation for KSU Advising & Registration, all new first-year students must take the ALEKS online math placement assessment.

The math placement is administered online and you can take it from home. However, if you would prefer to take this assessment on campus, you may do so in the Computer Cyber Café on the second floor of Founders Hall, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Follow the steps below to complete the math placement assessment:

Step 1

To log into Flashline for the first time, click on "FlashLine Login" at the top right of your screen.
Your FlashLine User Name and Kent State ID Number are listed on your Welcome Letter.
Your initial password consists of information that only you know.

The format for your initial 10-character password is: mmmyyxxxxx (all lower case)

1. mmm = the first three letters of your birth month (ex. April = apr)

2. yy = the last two digits of your birth year

3. xxxxx = the last five digits of your Kent State ID Number

Example:

Name: Jack V. Student

User Name: Jstudent

Date of Birth: June 7, 1933

Kent State ID Number: 810060733

Initial Password: jun3360733

After logging in, you will be prompted to change your password. Your new password must be comprised of at least eight characters, using a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers. Note that your FlashLine password is case sensitive. Remember your new password!

Step 2

Once logged into FlashLine, select Student / Resources / Placement Assessments from the main menu.
Click on "Math" and you will see the link to take the assessment.
You are required to take the ALEKS Math Placement only.
Contact ALEKS Support if you have problems accessing the assessment.
The math placement assessment should take 60-90 minutes to complete.
Your placement results will be discussed with you at KSU Advising & Registration.
If you prefer to take the assessment on campus, you may do so in the Cybe Café located on the second floor of Founders Hall, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

If a student has trouble accessing ALEKS or has questions regarding ALEKS in general, what should they do?

If you are experiencing technical issues, contact University Advising and Testing at 330-672-0166 or email testingservices@kent.edu. Assistance is also available through the KSU Help Desk, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

Optional Foreign Language Placement

If you are planning to major in a foreign language, or think you might take a foreign language class during your first semester, you are welcome to take the foreign language placement now. Your placement will be discussed with you at KSU Advising & Registration. This is not required but will be helpful if you need to take a foreign language during your first semester.

Step 3

Now that you've completed the online math assessment, you can make your reservation for KSU Advising & Registration.
Watch the personal email address you provided on your application for admission for instructions and a direct link to register for KSU Advising & Registration.

Remember, before making your KSU Advising & Registration reservation please complete the following items:

You must be admitted to KSU Tuscarawas.
All items on your Dynamic Student Check list must be completed.
You must be a new first-year student.
Transfer students, click here to schedule an advising appointment.
You must have taken the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment.

Reservations are made online only and must be completed using the link provided in your personal email.