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Å©·òµ¼º½ Math Placement

MATH

At Bellarmine university, we believe that accurate placement into college math courses is vital to student success.  

The following students are required to complete the Å©·òµ¼º½ Math Placement (BUMP) to determine their initial placement in a math class:   

• Any student who is test optional and whose major requires Math 105 (College algebra), Math 116 (Pre-calculus), 117 (Calculus), or 125 (Business calculus). 

• Any student whose major requires MATH 105, 116, 117, or 125 and whose ACT math subscore does not meet the Math Department’s guidelines for placement in the required course. 

If you are required to complete the math placement, your Academic Advisor will reach out to you with further information. Students do not have to take the placement if they have earned credit for Math 105, 116, 117, or 125 (or their equivalents) by way of: 

• Transfer or dual credit from a community college or university, or 

• CLEP Credit, or 

• AP Credit, or 
• IB Credit 

Score requirements

The following BUMP score requirements are in effect for all students:

MATH 105: College Algebra	13 or below
MATH 116: Precalculus	17-22
MATH 125:Business Mathematics	14-16
MATH 117:Calculus I	23-27

 

Academic Honesty

• Complete the exam on your own. Books, other materials, the Internet, or consulting with others are not allowed during the exam.
• Be honest. Misrepresenting your math knowledge can significantly decrease your chances of success in your math course. 

Cost

The BUMP is free to all incoming and current Bellarmine students.

FAQS

• Where can I find my score?  

• • You can always see your score immediately in Moodle. 

• • Once you know your score, you can compare it to the required scores.  

• What if I do not obtain the required minimum score for MATH 116, 117 or 125?  

• • You will enroll in the course you placed in per the requirements. 

• What if I am underdeclared or want to change my major? 

• • That is okay! You may request to take the placement exam if you are considering a major that needs one of the following courses: Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Business Calculus. Please talk to your advisor for more information. 

Contact

Advising

Contact your Academic Advisor or Lory King, Associate Dean of Academic Advising, with any questions or concerns. 

Technical Support

Please contact Bellarmine’s Technology Support Center

Ways to get support:
502-272-8301
tsc@bellarmine.edu

Hours of operation:

• Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed