Applying as a Transfer Student
The University of Maryland seeks transfer applicants who have shown success in their post-secondary academic work, and who offer diverse backgrounds, geographic origins, and personal experiences.
Students who graduated from high school and subsequently completed at least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours during a regular term (this excludes summer school) at a regionally accredited college or university are considered transfer applicants.
The Admissions Committee considers each application for transfer admission individually, reviewing the student's academic record, grades received in all college-level courses, completion of Fundamental Studies English and mathematics, and the rigor of the student's academic program. When an applicant has attended more than one institution, a cumulative average for all previous college work attempted will be computed. To be considered, course work must have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university.
Students who have completed fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours will also have their high school academic records and SAT I and/or ACT scores reviewed. Maryland residency, special talents and/or abilities, personal background, and Maryland alumni/ae affiliation may be taken into consideration.
Articulated transfer programs are available at each Maryland community college. An articulated transfer program is a list of courses that best prepare applicants for a particular course of study at the University of Maryland. Applicants who take appropriate courses specified in the articulated program and earn acceptable grades are guaranteed transfer with no loss of credit.
In accordance with Maryland Higher Education Commission and Board of Regents transfer policies, applicants from Maryland public institutions are, in some instances, given special consideration. Students transferring from other University System of Maryland institutions who wish to receive additional consideration should submit their high school transcript and SAT I and/or ACT scores.
Be sure to check out the application checklist and deadlines on the "Related Links" menu. For Transfer Student FAQs visit www.transferfaqs.umd.edu.
