All students should be automatically enrolled in a MAP course in Blackboard, our learning system, and can take the MAP proctored either at home or in-person in the USC Columbia Math Lab.
You do not need to come to Columbia to take the MAP. However, it is an option if you do not have a computer or would prefer to be proctored in person rather than being proctored virtually.
Currently enrolled students who need to Retake the MAP need to take the test in person in our Math Lab. You are a currently enrolled student if you have started taking classes at USC Columbia and were admitted before Spring 2025. Current students in online only majors with concentration in Distributed Learning may request to take the MAP online.
If you have any issues with the MAP, please contact the team at assess@math.sc.edu.
Take the MAP In Person
Complete the form below to take the MAP in person in the USC Columbia Math Lab. The Math Lab is in LeConte College, 1st floor lab, 1523 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
Sign up here to take the MAP in person – either for your 1st attempt or as a retake. You will select a date that works best for you from the options below.
Currently enrolled and need to retake the MAP? You will need to retake the MAP in person. Sign up below to schedule your retake date.
Take or Retake the MAP at Home
I don’t see the MAP in Blackboard: If you were not automatically enrolled in a MAP course in Blackboard, please sign
up below to be added to Blackboard to take the MAP at home. You will need a computer
and webcam and be able to download proctoring software.
Retaking the MAP at Home: You have four attempts to take the MAP to improve your score. You get two automatic attempts. You will need to request to retake it after your second attempt.
Sign up here if you were not automatically enrolled in Blackboard or if you wish to retake the MAP at home.
Incoming students are automatically notified and enrolled in a Blackboard section where they can take the MAP. Please complete this form if you need to retake the assessment. Current students in online only majors need to specify that their concentration is in Distributed Learning which will be confirmed by an academic advisor.
Online MAP Bootcamp Registration
The Online MAP Bootcamp is a short, self-paced online course with tutorials and practice
on the topics and skills covered by the MAP. This course may help you improve your
MAP score.
You can request to take this online Bootcamp after attempting the MAP. After completing this course, you will be allowed to retake the MAP. You can take the MAP up to four times total.
Please complete the MAP Bootcamp course and retake the MAP before August 10, 2025.
To enroll in the Online MAP Bootcamp, please email your request to assess@math.sc.edu with the following information:
- Name & Major
- Current Blackboard MAP section number
- Request to take the Online MAP Bootcamp