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Whether you are just starting college, transferring from another school or taking individual classes, at UMBC you will have access to exceptional resources, stimulating teachers and individual attention. Check out our admissions counselor blog where you can find information about the application process. Feel free to ask the counselors questions you have about applying to UMBC.

APPLY ONLINE
The online application requires that you pay the non-refundable $50 application fee by credit card or online checking. If you are a National Merit Scholar, National Achievement Scholar, Maryland Distinguished Scholar or a National Hispanic Scholar, UMBC will waive your application fee. To be eligible for this waiver, submit a copy of your award letter to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION FOR:
Freshmen
Transfer Students
Honors College
Scholars Programs
Early Enrollment Options
Visual and Performing Arts
Programs at Shady Grove
International Students
Summer and Winter Sessions
Readmit/Reinstate
Non-degree Students
Academic Common Market
Golden ID
Army ROTC

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Freshmen
Fall Admission
Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Decision: Feb. 1

Financial Aid
Priority for FAFSA: Feb. 14

Transfer Students
Fall Admission
Priority: March 15
Regular Decision: May 31

Spring Admission
Priority: Nov. 1
Regular Decision: Dec. 15

Financial Aid
Priority for FAFSA: Feb. 14