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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.

DEGREE SEEKING:
Freshmen
Freshmen
International Freshmen

Transfer Students
Transfer Students
Programs at Shady Grove
International Transfer Students

Returning Students
Readmit (left UMBC in good standing)
Reinstate (did not leave UMBC in good standing)

NON DEGREE SEEKING:
Visiting and Non-Degree Seeking Students
Summer Session
Winter Session
Golden ID (Age 60+)

APPLY ONLINE
UMBC is a member of the Common Application, which requires a non-refundable $50 application fee by credit card or online checking. Use the Common Application for degree seeking admission only.

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Special Admissions Programs
Honors College
Scholars Programs
Visual and Performing Arts

Additional Resources
Academic Common Market
Army ROTC
Early and Concurrent Enrollment Options

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.


IMPORTANT DEADLINES

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

Honors College:
Jan. 15 - priority
Mar. 15 - final

Financial Aid:
Priority for FAFSA: Feb. 14

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

Honors College: May 31

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

Honors College: Dec. 1

Financial Aid:
Priority for FAFSA: Feb. 14