UMBC,
in collaboration with the University System of Maryland
and The Universities at Shady Grove, offers an opportunity
for transfer students to attain their educational goals
through various degree programs. UMBC has a strong relationship
with Montgomery College and other community colleges,
which makes the transfer procedure convenient and efficient.
Applying
for Transfer Admission
The
Admissions Committee evaluates transfer applicants on
the basis of their academic record at previous institutions.
Cumulative grade point average, performance trends, strength
of curriculum and performance in courses related to the
intended area of study are considered. Applicants must
be eligible to return to their most recent institution.
All applicants for the UMBC/Shady Grove degree programs
should have completed a minimum of 60 credits prior to
transfer.
For
prospective transfer students, application to UMBC consists
of the following:
1)
Completed UMBC/Shady
Grove Undergraduate Admission Application.
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2)
Official college transcript(s) from each college
or university previously attended;
transcripts should be sent by the registrar of
each institution to the UMBC Office of Undergraduate
Admissions. A final transcript must be sent upon
completion of any course work currently in progress.
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3)
A $50 nonrefundable application fee (check
or money order payable to: UMBC). Phi
Theta Kappa Honor Society members may have this
fee waived. Verification of your membership should
be enclosed.
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4)
For applicants wishing to be considered for academic
scholarships, an essay.
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5)
A list of courses in progress.
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Fall
Admission
Priority:
March 15
Final:
May 31
Spring
Admission
Priority:
Nov. 1
Final:
Dec. 15
Transfer
Credit
UMBC
accepts credits only from regionally accredited institutions.
Generally, courses passed with a grade of "C" or better
are considered for transfer. A detailed transfer credit
evaluation will be sent to admitted students after receipt
of final transcripts.
To
download an application and to access information on UMBC's
transfer requirements and other information related to
registration, please visit: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/pdf/shadygrove_2006.pdf
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This link also includes information on International transfer
credit, International students and students with International
credentials, Financial Aid, and Transfer Scholarships.
Note
about Social Work Admission to Shady Grove
UMBC's
Baccalaureate Social Work Program at the Universities
at Shady Grove (USG) is a selective admissions program
based upon the need for students to meet the 2.5 grade
point average for entry into the program. This is also
a requirement for the social work field practicum (SOWK
480 and SOWK 482). Selective admission is defined by the
UMBC School of Social Work as a minimum grade point average
of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale with a minimum of 45 credits of
lower level (100 and 200) courses. Students not meeting
these criteria are encouraged to meet with the UMBC/USG
Program Director to learn about strategies for improving
a GPA below a 2.5 or alternative admissions pathways.
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