Transfer Student Alliance

UMBC Partners with The Community College of Baltimore County, Montgomery College and Prince George’s Community College to Offer the Transfer Student Alliance Program

UMBC is known for attracting highly motivated students - eager learners who get involved in their educations. A top research university with a national reputation, UMBC is a place where undergraduates have easy access to professors working on the cutting edge of their disciplines. Every student has access to exceptional resources, stimulating teachers and individual attention.

Students who begin their college educations at The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Montgomery College (MC) or Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) with plans to transfer to UMBC to complete a four-year degree may be eligible to participate in the Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) Program.

Learn more about the program benefits, requirements and how to apply.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATION
The Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) offers eligible students who intend to earn their bachelor’s degree at UMBC upon completion of their associate’s degree at CCBC, MC or PGCC the opportunity to benefit from joint programmatic efforts, shared resources and other privileges while still enrolled at CCBC, MC or PGCC. Upon successful completion of the program and initiation of transfer to UMBC, eligible students will be guaranteed admission, scholarship and housing.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Access to UMBC facilities and campus services, including the libraries and computer laboratories.
  • Student activities, including cultural and recreational opportunities.
  • Concurrent enrollment at a 25 percent tuition discount for one UMBC course per fall or spring semester
    (not to exceed a total of three discounted courses).

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, TSA PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

  • Guaranteed transfer admission to UMBC.
  • Guaranteed housing in an upper-class housing community upon initial matriculation. Eligible students may re-contract for housing for subsequent years of study, per the established deadlines of the UMBC Office of Residential Life.
  • A $1,500 merit scholarship for each of two years of full-time study. This award can be accepted with other UMBC merit award offers.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Completion of an associate’s degree at CCBC, MC or PGCC with a minimum cumulative 3.5 composite-GPA within four years of initial TSA program qualification.
  • Enrollment at UMBC within one year of completion of the associate’s degree.
  • Not matriculated at any other institution of higher education after program acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions about TSA

HOW TO APPLY
The TSA Program is intended for students in their first year of study at CCBC, MC or PGCC. Students with fewer than 30 earned college credits are eligible to apply. Enrollment forms for the TSA program should be submitted by the posted deadlines. For participation in the program benefits (access to facilities, advising resources, campus events and reduced-tuition courses), submit a TSA form by the following dates:

  • Students who anticipate having at least 12 credits and a cumulative 3.2 GPA by the end of the current semester should apply by January 1 to participate in program benefits for the following spring semester, or by May 1 for the following fall semester.

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To Learn More about the TSA Program, Please Contact:

UMBC contact:
Lori Smith-Watson
Assistant Director
410-455-2272
ljsmith@umbc.edu

Community College or Baltimore County Contact:
Nicole (Najla) Zampino Zairi
Articulation Assistant 
The Community College of Baltimore County
p: 443-840-1408
f: 443-840-1206
nzairi@ccbcmd.edu

Montgomery College Contacts:
Germantown Campus
Anne Schleicher
Transfer Counselor
240-567-1991
Anne.Schleicher@montgomerycollege.edu

Rockville Campus
Joan Hawkins
Counselor
240-567-5075
Joan.Hawkins@montgomerycollege.edu

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Gerry Block
Counselor
240-567-1473
Gerard.Block@montgomerycollege.edu
www.montgomerycollege.edu/TSA

Prince George’s Community College Contact:
Vannetta Veronica Alford
Manager of Articulation and Transfer
Prince George's Community College
Student Development Services
Prince George's Community College
p: 301-322-0134
alfordvv@pgcc.edu 

 

 


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