If I have AP/IB/CLEP test or transfer credit for math, do I need to take the Math Placement Test?
You may be exempt from the Math Placement Test if you have credit that transfers EXACTLY as the math course needed for your major or as a prerequisite to a math course needed for your major. If no specific math course is required for your major, then you may be exempt based on transfer credit which fulfills the university math general education requirement (GEP). Please check with your advisor.
Credit may be earned through AP test scores, IB scores, CLEP scores, or transfer credits from an accredited college or university. To ensure a smooth registration process, all transfer credit and test scores MUST be on file before you attend Orientation. High school AP classes cannot be used to exempt you from testing.
Test Credit for Placement Testing Exemptions
Test
| Accepted Score and Equivalent UMBC Course
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Calculus AB | Score of 3: MATH 150 (prerequisite to MATH 151) |
| Score of 4 or higher: MATH 151 |
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Calculus BC | Score of 3: MATH 151 |
| Score of 4 or higher: MATH 151 and MATH 152 |
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| NOTE: AB Subscores are NOT accepted by UMBC and CANNOT be used to exempt you from the Math Placement Test. |
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IB Math (higher level)
| Score of 5 or higher: MATH 151 and STAT 121
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IB Math with Further Math (higher level) | Score of 5 or higher: MATH 151 and STAT 121
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CLEP Calculus | Score of 50 or higher: MATH 151 |
CLEP Precalculus | Score of 50 or higher: MATH 150 |
Transfer Credit for Placement Testing Exemptions
To determine how your Maryland community college credits will transfer, please view the ARTSYS database.
For all other colleges and universities, please view the UMBC Course Articulation Database – Transfer Evaluation System.
If you are unsure how your test/transfer credit is evaluated by UMBC, you can check your Transfer Credit Report in myUMBC.
If you need further assistance, visit Placement Testing Help.