Applying as a Transfer Student
Admission to the University of Maryland is competitive. The number of students seeking admission exceeds the number that can be accommodated. Review the Statement of Philosophy of Undergraduate Admissions and Admission Review Factors for more information regarding our admission process.
In accordance with Maryland Higher Education Commission and Board of Regents transfer polices, certain applicants from Maryland public institutions are given special consideration and are admitted when space is available.
The Admission Committee considers the student's academic record and grades received in all college-level courses. Students are expected to have completed English Composition (the equivalent of UMD's ENGL 101) and college level mathematics (the equivalent of UMD's Math 110 or above).
Students who graduate from high school and subsequently complete a minimum of 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours during a regular term excluding summer school, at a regionally accredited college or university are considered transfer applicants. Students who complete fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours are expected to submit high school records and SAT I and/or ACT scores for review. 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.
For additional information, see Transfer Student FAQs.