Community College Advisor Information

Within this section of the website we have included information about transfer credit, admission requirements, deadlines, academics, limited enrollment programs, answers to the most frequently asked questions by transfer students and links to a variety of other resources and helpful information.  Please visit often and let us know what questions we can further assist you with.

Transfer Profile Information

We admit to our undergraduate programs the most highly qualified students who have academic profiles that suggest exceptional ability.

For the Fall 2007 Transfer class, we received 6,081 applications for a class of 2,261. The average college grade point average for an admitted transfer student was 3.19.

For the Spring 2008 Transfer class, we received 2,711 applications for a class of 995.  The average college grade point average for an admitted transfer student was 3.15.

Maryland Transfer Advantage Program

In addition to Prince George's Community College and Montgomery College, Anne Arundel Community College and the College of Southern Maryland have now entered into partnerships with the University of Maryland's Transfer Advantage Program.  This program allows students to study at a community college while participating in enhanced transfer and advising activities at the University of Maryland.  Students who successfully complete the program are assured transfer admission.  For more information please visit the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program Web site.

Maryland by the Numbers:

  • Ranked in the Top 20 among U.S. Public Universities
  • 100 + majors
  • 90 Academic Programs ranked in the top 25
  • 25,154 Undergraduate Students
  • 1/1 Male to Female ratio
  • 33% students of color - graduating more African American students than any other top 20 public University
  • 4,041 total faculty
  • 3,025 international students
  • 18/1 student to faculty ratio
  • 36 residence halls
  • 3 million + library books
  • 1,200 acre campus
  • 27 Division I NCAA teams
  • 6 national championships since 2005
  • 240,000 + alumni
  • 335 employers recruiting on campus
  • 100% of residence halls and academic buildings with wireless internet
  • 5 Bronze Terrapins
  • The Clarice Smith Performing Arts center is the largest performing arts center on any University campus on the east coast, covering nearly 17 acres.
  • McKeldin Mall is not only the largest collegiate mall in the United States but it's also wireless.