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GETTING STARTED AT UMUC
ALLIANCE PROGRAM
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
GET IMPORTANT TRANSFER INFORMATION
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
You should meet with a UMUC transfer advisor as early as possible
to prepare for the transfer process and take advantage of transfer
scholarship opportunities. You can also attend a UMUC open house
at any regional location and meet with an advisor on the spot!
You can apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure to
include the UMUC code—011644—on the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) form. You must meet the following priority deadlines to make sure your aid will be processed in time for registration:
fall–June 1; spring–November 1; summer–April 1.
TIP
A UMUC representative visits your community college
on a regular basis. To schedule an appointment,
e-mail [email protected].
TIP
Nearly all students qualify for some form of financial
aid, so everyone is encouraged to apply.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Applying to UMUC is quick and easy. Just visit www.umuc.edu/admissions
to complete and submit the online application for admission. If you apply
before earning your associate’s degree at an Alliance community college, UMUC’s $50 admission application fee will be waived.
UMUC offers a variety of scholarships, including the Community College
Transfer Scholarship, which is available for Alliance community college
graduates who have earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Recipients
may be awarded $3,300 per year for full-time study or $1,650 per year
for part-time study. To learn more, visit www.umuc.edu/ccsp.
TIP
If you have a problem, new student advisors are
available to walk you through the application. Call
800-888-UMUC (8682) or e-mail [email protected].
TIP
You are also encouraged to visit
www.umuc.edu/scholarships, www.fastweb.com,
and www.collegeboard.com for additional scholarship opportunities.
SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Be sure to send official, sealed copies of all transcripts to the
Registrar’s Office once you apply. This includes transcripts from your
community college and any other colleges and universities you may
have attended, military transcripts or training records, and AP test
scores. Once all official transcripts have been received by UMUC,
they will be reviewed to determine your transfer credit.
TIP
An official evaluation of transfer credits for your
selected degree program will be available for you to
see on the MyUMUC student portal.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Before registering for classes, check the degree planning worksheet
for your major at www.umuc.edu/worksheet to determine the most
efficient way to complete your degree requirements. A UMUC representative can help you with course selection at a time and location
convenient for you. You may also register for classes online via the
MyUMUC student portal.
TIP
UMUC offers a choice of class start dates for the
spring, summer, and fall sessions. To check the next
set of start dates, visit www.umuc.edu/calendar.
University of Maryland University College | 3501 University Boulevard East | Adelphi, MD 20783 | www.umuc.edu | 800-888-UMUC (8682)
PAY TUITION
HELPFUL WEB PAGES
UMUC has an interest-free tuition payment plan* with low monthly payments, so you do not have to put your educational goals on hold. UMUC
is committed to providing you with a quality education that fits your budget.
Most UMUC students combine a variety of financial aid and payment
options to manage their expenses. Visit www.umuc.edu/paymentoptions
for 10 great ways to pay for your education.
School of Undergraduate Studies: www.umuc.edu/ugp
* Administered by Sallie Mae
Career Services: www.umuc.edu/careerservices
TIP
Remember to pay your tuition and fees by the due
date listed in the MyUMUC student portal.
Academic Calendar: www.umuc.edu/calendar
Admission: www.umuc.edu/admissions
Catalog: www.umuc.edu/catalog
Community College Transfers: www.umuc.edu/alliances
Cooperative Education: www.umuc.edu/coop
Degree Planning Worksheet: www.umuc.edu/worksheet
CLASSES AND SERVICES
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
UMUC offers on-site classes and/or student services at locations
throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan
area, and worldwide at more than 150 locations in 27 countries
and territories—including Afghanistan. You can find these locations listed at www.umuc.edu/locate.
Many of UMUC’s courses are also available in a convenient
online format that makes it possible to pursue your degree no
matter where you are or what your schedule may be. Online
classes allow you continue your education without interruption
anywhere you have an Internet connection, so there’s no need
to change schools if you move, travel frequently, or change
jobs. Comprehensive student services and technical assistance
are also available online 24 hours a day to help you keep moving
toward your education goal.
Financial Aid: www.umuc.edu/financialaid
Library Services: www.umuc.edu/library
Locations: www.umuc.edu/locate
Military: military.umuc.edu
Payment Options: www.umuc.edu/paymentoptions
Prior Learning: www.umuc.edu/priorlearning
Schedule of Classes: www.umuc.edu/schedule
Scholarships: www.umuc.edu/scholarships
Student Accounts: www.umuc.edu/studentaccounts
Tuition: www.umuc.edu/tuition
UMUC 411: www.umuc.edu/umuc411
WebTycho: www.tychousa.umuc.edu
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY
CONTACT A UMUC REPRESENTATIVE
BY PH O N E
800-888-UMUC (8682)
BY E - M A I L
[email protected]
University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000), one of the
six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. UMUC is governed by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
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University of Maryland University College | 3501 University Boulevard East | Adelphi, MD 20783 | www.umuc.edu | 800-888-UMUC (8682)