Fast Track

What is Fast Track?

Fast Track is Missouri S&T’s summer math workshop. Through an online, self-paced, asynchronous format Fast Track gives you the chance to strengthen your math skills and build confidence.

By completing the workshop successfully, you can automatically place into a higher math course for the fall semester. Fast Track focuses on placement improvement, not skipping classes. You’ll work through core math concepts, so you’re better prepared for your next course.

Key things to know:

  • Fast Track does not earn college credit

  • Fast Track does not negatively affect your GPA

  • Progress is based on completion and understanding of the material

  • If you don’t meet the standard to move forward, you simply stop — there is no academic penalty

How does Fast Track work?

Once registered, you’ll be enrolled in an online workshop with other incoming students who are working toward the same goal: improving math placement.

All coursework takes place online in Canvas and is asynchronous, which means you have no scheduled class times; you work on lessons when it fits your schedule; you move at your own pace within the program window.

The workshop runs from March 30–August 7. The only fixed deadlines are:

  • Registration deadline: July 3

  • Final day to complete quizzes: August 5

  • Final day to take an exit exam: August 7

You’ll complete assignments, quizzes, and assessments designed to check your understanding of the material. Placement is automatically adjusted upon successful completion of each workshop section and by earning a passing score on an exit exam.

What courses are included?

Fast Track focuses on the following math courses:

  • Fundamentals of Algebra

  • College Algebra

  • Trigonometry

  • Precalculus

Your starting point is determined by your initial math placement. From there, recommended timelines help guide your progress, but you remain in control of your pace.

What kind of support will I have?

Even though Fast Track is online and self‑paced, you won’t be on your own. Students have access to:

  • Faculty support: Through email & live Zoom sessions

  • Peer mentorship: Current S&T students ready to answer questions about college & share how your improved placement will provide more future flexibility.

  • Tutoring services: Our Student Success Center stands at the ready to provide additional support with key concepts. 

This combination of flexibility and support helps students stay on track while building confidence in their math skills.

How much does Fast Track cost?

Fast Track is an $850 program. Thanks to generous donor support, all participants automatically receive a $500 scholarship, bringing the total cost to $350.

This Sounds Great! How Do I Register?

To register, you'll want to have the following information ready:

  • The email you used to log in to Slate (this is what you'll need first)
  • Your S&T Student ID Number
  • Your S&T email
  • A valid method of payment

Sign up for Fast Track here

REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 3

Questions?

If you have any questions about Fast Track, contact Professor Kelley Koob.