ALEKS

Spring 2025 - BUS1 121A and ALEKS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To enroll in BUS1 121A in Spring 2025, students must complete an online learning system called ALEKS. ALEKS will be provided at no cost if your current concentration is Accounting (ACCT), AIS, or Corporate Accounting and Finance (CAF) and if you are taking ALEKS for the first time. All other students wanting to take ALEKS and enroll in BUS1 121A will need to pay the $30 fee upon registration for ALEKS.

What is ALEKS?

It is an online, self-paced learning system reviewing 55 topics from financial accounting essential for your success in BUS1 121A. It takes between 15 and 30 hours for most students to master, and can be completed in multiple sessions.

How do I sign up for ALEKS?

First, please complete the following survey using the link below: https://sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbxDmg3h7cJTZno

ALEKS codes will be distributed beginning December 5 for completed surveys. Students may register for and work on ALEKS from December 5 through January 17, however, seats in BUS1 121A are given out daily based on completion of ALEKS. Please complete ALEKS as soon as possible, especially if you need to enroll in a specific section of BUS1 121A. Students can begin working on ALEKS at https://www.aleks.com.  

How do I sign up for BUS1 121A?

Adding BUS1 121A will be on a first come, first served basis. As long as there are seats in the class, BUS1 121A add codes will be emailed to those who:
1) Finish ALEKS
2) Indicate a preferred section. After you finish ALEKS at a 100% level, email Diane.Belger@sjsu.edu. You will receive an email to choose between: Section 1 MW 9-10:15am or Section 2 MW 10:30-11:45am

SJSU advance registration ends on January 20. The deadline to complete ALEKS is January 17 and you must reply with your preferred open section by January 17. Please do not wait for these dates - classes fill quickly. 

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