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Accessing ALEKS for the First Time

Signing Up For the ALEKs Test

  1. Please head to www.aleks.com/sign_up
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  2. You will be prompted to enter your Class Code.

     
    ALEKS Placement Test codes and login credentials are sent ONLY to students who have accepted their offer of admission.

     For further information on your status, contact admissions [at] desu.edu.
    • The class codes will be different for each academic year

      • Starting 2026 - 2027, the ALEKs Placement Test codes and credentials will ONLY be sent to students who have accepted their admissions offers and committed to the University. Once you officially accept your offer to attend DSU in the Admissions Portal, you will receive an email with your ALEKS Placement Test information and Class Code. As soon as you receive your code, you may begin the placement test.

        Please note all ALEKS tests or scores done before June 1st. Failure to take the ALEKS math assessment will result in incomplete schedules, preventing students from completing their admissions and housing process.

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  3. Confirm the Class Information by clicking ‘Confirm’ at the bottom of the page
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  4. Next, confirm if you have an ALEKs account. We would recommend you indicate ‘No, I have never used ALEKS before’
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  5. Make sure to fill out the information as you have on your DESU application, including your DESU email and D Number (which is your student ID)
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  6. Once registered, you should be good to take the rest. 

 

 

Respondus Monitor

ALEKS uses Respondus LockDown Browser to keep the testing environment secure. Before starting your first ALEKS test, you will be prompted to download and install the ALEKS version of LockDown Browser if you do not already have it.

Respondus Monitor works on the following devices:

  • Windows 10 or 11
  • macOS 12 or higher
  • iPadOS 15 or higher (must meet ALEKS compatibility requirements)
  • Chromebook (supported versions)
  • A webcam and a microphone
  • A reliable internet connection

Make sure your device meets these requirements before starting the assessment.

For Respondus Monitor support, visit the Respondus Knowledge Base or the Respondus Lockdown Browser Troubleshooting for support or to submit a Support Ticket.