Accessing ALEKS for the First Time
- Please head to www.aleks.com/sign_up
- You will be prompted to enter your Class Code. For 2025 - 2026 Students, please use the Class Code: 6TUFG-P9NXM
- The class codes will be different for each academic year
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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. Please expect communication with codes and credentials a month or two before classes start. If your academic year Class Code and credentials have not been sent over two weeks before your Semester or Classes start, please reach out to StudentSuccess [at] desu.edu for support.
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It is mandatory for ALL NEW STUDENTS to complete the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment at least TWO WEEKS before classes begin. Failure to take the ALEKS math assessment prior to those two weeks may result in the removal of placeholder classes as well as incomplete schedules
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- The class codes will be different for each academic year
- Confirm the Class Information by clicking ‘Confirm’ at the bottom of the page
- Next, confirm if you have an ALEKs account. We would recommend you indicate ‘No, I have never used ALEKS before’
- 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)
- Once registered, you should be good to take the rest.