ALEKS
Spring 2026 - BUS1 121A and ALEKS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register for BUS1 121A in Spring 2026, you must complete an online learning system called ALEKS. ALEKS will be provided at no cost if your 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_6Pg8CA4d1U7r00K
Beginning December 5, ACCT, AIS, and CAF students who have completed the survey will receive an email with a code for ALEKS. Students may register for and work on ALEKS on December 5, 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 and
2) Indicate your preferred section.
After you finish ALEKS at a 100% level, email angela.wearing@sjsu.edu. You will receive an email to choose between: Section 1 9-10:15am or Section 2 TR
4:30-5:45pm.
Repeating Students
Students repeating BUS1 121A will need to retake and pay for ALEKS. Once you complete ALEKS and receive an add code, a seat is saved in the class but you must wait until January 2 to enroll in the class.
