New Student Placement Testing
Sample 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.
If you are coming into UMBC with College Credit, through AP Exams, transfer classes or anything else, you may be exempt from Placement testing. You can find more information on our Placement Testing Exemptions page
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.
For Already Enrolled Students
A. Schedule Adjustment Testing Period;
AC-IV, B-Wing, #345
This testing takes place during the first two weeks of the semester.
New dates will be posted for the Spring Semester.
B.
Advanced Registration Testing Period; AC-IV,
B-Wing, #345
***UPDATED***
Open Dates for Students who still
need to take Placement Testing for registration purposes
| DAY | DATE | TIME(S) |
| Monday | October 26, 2009 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | October 28, 2009 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Thurday | October 29, 2009 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | November 3, 2009 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | November 4, 2009 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Friday | November 6, 2009 | 12:00 p.m. |
There is time to complete only one test per session. Students who need to take Math and English must come for two testing periods. Prior sign-up is not required
Testing takes place in Academic IV, B-Wing, Office 345, the Learning Resources Center.
Students must be on time, as testing begins promptly.
If you are not available during these times, or have questions, contact Sharon Fallin, Placement Testing Coordinator for the Learning Resources Center.
** The MATH CHALLENGE TEST ** (taking the second time)
Questions can be directed to Andrea Spratt, x5-2467
or email spratt@umbc.edu.
Placement based on 2nd score only
