New Student Placement Testing
Practice Placement Tests (pdf)
Math
Placement Testing Flyer (pdf)
Placement tests are an important element in helping you and your
advisor select courses
for your first semester at UMBC.
All freshmen are required to take placement tests prior to their
orientation date to determine their writing ability, mathematics ability,
and reading level.
Transfer students
who have completed a prerequisite course in mathematics and English
composition are not required to take the UMBC placement
tests. However, transfer student who have not completed a prerequisite
course in these disciplines with a grade of “C” or better
must complete the appropriate placement test(s). Transfer student
are still strongly encouraged to take the mathematics test to ensure
that their skills are current.
Students
with a documented disability may request reasonable accommodations
for Placement Testing (e.g., extended time, use of calculator,
use of computer to write essay, etc.). In order to do this, a student must have a “Request for Services” form
on file in Student Support
Services (410-455-3250) with appropriate documentation attached.
Students are encouraged to complete and submit the necessary
paperwork
as soon as possible.
