Transfer Application Checklist

1. Completed online application

For priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs, students should apply by the early action deadline. In the application, students will be asked to submit an essay. Please use our transfer student essay prompt to satisfy this requirement. Applications must be completed online and all additional application materials must be postmarked by the appropriate deadline.

2. Nonrefundable application fee of $75

When completing your UMD application, you will be required to pay the fee on our secure website with a credit card at the time of application unless you have received a fee waiver. Fee waivers must be submitted prior to application completion for consideration. We cannot accept cash or check payments. 

3. Official copy of your college transcripts

Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you have attempted. A final official transcript from your current institution must be sent upon completion of any courses in progress.

All official transcripts are required by the application deadline. Applications that are not complete by the early action deadline will be considered for the regular application review. Generally, UMD accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions. UMD’s Transfer Credit Services will determine the acceptance of credit after the university extends an offer of admission.

If you have non-U.S. academic records for post-secondary work, please review our international applicant requirements as they might apply to you. 

4. Official copy of your high school transcripts (if necessary)

If you have completed fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours at the time of application, your institution must submit an official copy of your high school transcripts listing all courses you have completed. All high school transcripts must be the most updated versions available. If you have previously submitted in-progress transcripts for a prior application, you must submit your final transcript by the appropriate deadline. AP/IB credits and placement tests cannot be used towards the overall 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. All official transcripts are required by the application deadline for review.

5. Official standardized test scores (optional)

In recognition of the ongoing COVID-19 impacts on our prospective students, UMD has decided to extend its practice to make SAT and ACT scores optional through to the Spring and Fall 2025 application cycles. Additional information can be found on our Future Terps Updates page.

Students who would like to receive credit toward their degree for successfully completing Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), A/AS level examinations, or certain other standard exams, must submit those official scores upon receiving an offer of admission.

6. Letter of recommendation (optional)

You may choose to submit a letter of recommendation with your application. Recommendations must be sent to us directly from the recommender, and they can be written by anyone of the applicant's choosing including teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors.

7. Activities and awards list or resume (optional)

Detail your efforts in the community, arts, leadership, athletics, family involvements, work experience and other extracurricular activities and hobbies in order of interest to you.

You can submit this information via your StandOut Admissions Network Profile Activities/Experience section or by uploading a separate document.

8. School of Music application (School of Music applicants only)

In addition to the above items, students seeking enrollment into the School of Music must submit the online application supplement and complete an audition. The application supplement and audition will be used to determine your eligibility for admission into the School of Music. It will not be used, however, in the review of your eligibility for admission to UMD.

If you are mailing any application materials, please send them to:

University of Maryland
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Mitchell Building, 7999 Regents Drive
College Park, MD 20742-5235, USA

Although application materials can be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions via postal mail, we encourage and prefer the electronic submission of required documents as our office has shifted to an online work environment in keeping with guidance from health and state officials during the COVID-19 pandemic.