Special Enrollments

Special Populations
The Office of the Registrar provides support to a wide array of students pursuing interests beyond standard UMBC degree programs. Information on advising, registration and other services is available below:

Special/Non-Degree/Visiting
Shady Grove
Golden ID
Concurrent Enrollment
ROTC
Professional Education and Training

Special Programs
UMBC participates in cooperative programs with other colleges and universities which allow students access to academic experiences beyond the campus.

Study Abroad
Inter-institutional Enrollment
Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP)

Special Populations

Special/Non-Degree/Visiting
Students not intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree at UMBC may enroll as a special student. In addition, visiting students – individuals who are in good standing at another college who plan to attend UMBC for one semester only enroll as special/non-degree seeking status.

Advising
Academic advisement is not a prerequisite for registration for Special/Non-Degree students. Students wishing to consult with an academic advisor regarding course selection may contact either the department offering the course or the Advising Resource Center at 410-455-2729.

Registration
Students register for classes electronically via myUMBC. To access myUMBC, admitted students must create an online account. For information about registration eligibility timeline for new and continuing Special/Non-Degree students, please visit the registration calendar in the schedule of classes.
For more information about Special/Non-Degree/Visiting enrollment, contact:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
410-455-2291
admissions@umbc.edu

The Graduate School
410-455-2537
umbcgrad@umbc.edu

Summer and Winter Programs
410-455-2335
winter@umbc.edu


Shady Grove
UMBC offers the final two years of study for the Bachelors of Arts in Social Work and the Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at the Shady Grove Center in Rockville, Maryland. Students must complete the lower level course requirements at a local community college.

Advising
New students will receive initial academic advising during the mandatory New Student Orientation/Course Selection Day program. Once matriculated, students will be advised primarily by their respective Program Directors. Academic advising is a prerequisite for registration for all students pursuing a UMBC degree program at the Shady Grove Center.

Registration
Students register for classes electronically via myUMBC. To access myUMBC, admitted students must create an online account. New students register during the mandatory New Student Orientation/Course Selection Day program. Continuing degree students register during the Advance Registration period. For more information about registration eligibility timeline for continuing degree students, please visit the registration calendar in the schedule of classes.

For more information about the UMBC programs at Shady Grove, contact the Shady Grove Program Coordinator at shadygrove@umbc.edu, visit www.shadygrove.umd.edu or call the UMBC


Golden ID
The Golden ID permits eligible Maryland residents to enroll in UMBC undergraduate and graduate courses at little cost. Participants may enroll as degree or non-degree/special students.

Advising
Academic advisement is not a prerequisite for registration for Golden ID students. Students wishing to consult with an academic advisor regarding course selection may contact either the department offering the course or the Advising Resource Center at 410-455-2729.

Registration
Students register for classes electronically via myUMBC. To access myUMBC, admitted students must create an online account. Golden ID students are eligible to register during the Special/Non-Degree student registration periods. For information about registration eligibility timeline for new and continuing Special/Non-Degree students, please visit the registration calendar in the schedule of classes.

For more information about the Golden ID program, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2291 or admissions@umbc.edu.


Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment is available for academically strong students who wish to enroll at UMBC part-time while still in high school.

Advising
Students concurrently enrolled at UMBC while still in high school are strongly encouraged to seek academic advising prior to registering for courses. Students may contact either the department offering the course or the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2291 or admissions@umbc.edu.

Registration
Students register for classes electronically via myUMBC. To access myUMBC, admitted students must create an online account. Concurrent Enrollment students are eligible to register during the Special/Non-Degree student registration periods. For information about registration eligibility timeline for new and continuing Special/Non-Degree students, please visit the registration calendar in the schedule of classes.

For more information about the Concurrent Enrollment Program, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2291 or admissions@umbc.edu or visit our website.


ROTC
UMBC students may participate in Army and Air Force ROTC programs through other area schools – Johns Hopkins for Army ROTC and UMCP for Air Force ROTC. The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps is an elective course of study that allows full-time college students the opportunity to earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, Army Reserve or National Guard while pursuing a regular college degree.

Advising
Students should consult with their ROTC advisor at the respective institutions for specific information about ROTC program requirements and course selection.

Registration

To learn more about Army ROTC, contact the JHU Department of Military Science at 410-516-4683. To learn more about Air Force ROTC, contact the Office of Air Force Aerospace Studies at UMCP at 310-314-3242.


Professional Education and Training
The Division of Professional Education and Training (DPET) provides education and services in the areas of undergraduate, graduate and certificate education, as well as professional development. DPET serves students through online and off-site programs and during special sessions (Summer and Winter). DPET programs include:

Instructional Systems Development
Instructional Technology
Distance Education
K-12 Professional Development
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Systems Engineering
American Contemporary Music

Advising
Academic advising is available to all students enrolled in the ISD program. Whatever your academic goals, it is recommended that you take some time when first starting the program to develop a personalized academic plan. The program coordinator serves as a program advisor and the initial point of contact for all master’s and certificate students. The coordinator can process your course permission requests, provide guidance on course selections and answer other program related questions. The coordinator can be reached at 410-455-8670 or by e-mail at story1@umbc.edu.

Registration
Students register for courses electronically via myUMBC. All ISD-TD courses require department permission for registration. This means that you must speak to the program coordinator to gain permission for the courses you want to take each semester. You can schedule a meeting with the program director or other program staff prior to requesting course permissions with the program coordinator. For information about registration eligibility timeline for new and continuing students, please visit the registration calendar in the schedule of classes.
For more information about DPET program offerings, contact 410-455-2336 or cps@umbc.edu or visit the website.

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Because the world is becoming increasingly interdependent economically, socially and culturally, UMBC encourages students to include a summer, winter, semester or academic-year study-abroad experience as an integral part of their university education. UMBC students have a range of options for studying abroad through the Office of International Education Service’s Student Abroad Office.

Advising
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Study Abroad Coordinator in the Office of International Education Services when planning their study program. The Coordinator offers students guidance on safety and health issues to keep in mind while planning a stay in another country.

Registration
Students participating in a UMBC sanctioned study abroad program must register for a Study Abroad registration placeholder.

To learn more about study abroad opportunities at UMBC, contact the Office of International Education Services’ Study Abroad Office, located in 222 Administration Building, or by phone at 410-455-2624.


Inter-institutional Enrollment
Inter-institutional enrollment is a program that allows qualifying students at University System of Maryland (USM) institutions to take selected courses at other USM campuses while only paying tuition at their home school. Through the program, students register for courses at both their home and host institutions, but are billed only by their home school. At the end of the semester, the student's credits and grades from the host institution are transferred to their home institution. This differs from standard transfer coursework in that both credits and grades transfer.

Advising
Students must complete an Inter-institutional Enrollment form indicating the courses they wish to take at another institution. Graduate students must obtain approval from their graduate school program director to participate in Inter-institutional enrollment. Likewise, undergraduates must have approval from their faculty advisor to participate. Signed forms are submitted to the Inter-institutional Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar for review and final approval.

Registration
Upon final approval (see above), UMBC native students participating in Inter-institutional enrollment will be enrolled in "dummy courses" at UMBC to reflect the number of credits you wish to take at the host institution. This is for billing and enrollment status purposes only, and does NOT guarantee course availability at the other institution.

For more information regarding the application and registration procedures for Inter-institutional enrollment click here or contact the UMBC Inter-institutional Coordinator at 410-455-2500 or visit the Office of the Registrar located in the Academic Service Building.


Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP)
BSEP is a program that allows qualifying undergraduate students at Baltimore-area institutions to take selected courses at other participating campuses while only paying tuition at their home school. Through the program, students register for courses at both their home and host institutions, but are billed only by their home school. At the end of the semester, the student's credits and grades from the host institution are transferred to their home institution. This differs from standard transfer coursework in that both credits and grades transfer.
Institutions participating in the BSEP include:

BALTIMORE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NOTRE DAME OF MD
COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY
GOUCHER COLLEGE
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV
LOYOLA COLLEGE
MD INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
PEABODY INSTITUTE
TOWSON STATE UNIVERSITY

Advising
Students must complete a BSEP form and obtain faculty advisor’s approval before enrolling in the BSEP. Completed and signed forms must be submitted to the BSEP Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar for review and approval.

Registration
Upon final approval, the BSEP coordinator will enroll you in "dummy courses" at UMBC to reflect the number of credits you wish to take at the host institution. This is for billing and enrollment status purposes only, and does NOT guarantee course availability at the other institution. The BSEP program is available in the Fall and Spring Semesters only. It does not apply to Summer or Winter Session courses.

For more information regarding the BSEP application and registration procedures click here or contact the UMBC program coordinator at 410-455-2500 or visit the Office of the Registrar located in the Academic Services Building.