University of Maryland Baltimore Admissions
Students applying for admission to any one of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) program offerings must complete the application specific to their degree program. Students applying for admission to any of the nursing program offerings at USG are strongly advised to attend an information session (undergraduate) or a counseling session (graduate) at USG, prior to applying for admission to the UMB School of Nursing. These sessions are held monthly and students may call 301.738.6047 to reserve a space. Information sessions are listed at http://nursing.umaryland.edu/admissions/info.htm.
All students are required to submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a non-refundable application fee and all other required documents. Applications for all baccalaureate program options can be obtained from the University of Maryland School of Nursing Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, 655 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201, by calling 410.706.0501, 1.866.687.7386, or e-mail to: admission@son.umaryland.edu. An online application is available at http://nursing.umaryland.edu/admissions/application2.htm or on the School of Nursing Web site, www.nursing.umaryland.edu.
Application Deadlines
The basic program offered by the University of Maryland School
of Nursing at the Universities at Shady Grove matriculates baccalaureate
students into upper division coursework for the fall term. RN
to BSN completion students can matriculate fall and spring terms.
The School of Nursing has priority deadlines: Fall semester February
1 and Spring semester September 1. Applications
are applicant-managed
and should include all required documentation at the
time of application.
Students should plan to sit for the NET no later than September 1 to be considered for Spring admission and no later than February 1 for Fall admission. http://nursing.umaryland.edu/programs/bsn/bsn-criteria.htm
Submitting the Application
An online application is available at https://www.simsweb.umaryland.edu/pls/SIMS/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon. Applications for admission can be submitted by mail, fax 410.706.7238 or in person directly to:
University of Maryland Baltimore
School of Nursing
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
655 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1579
Admission Review Process
The University of Maryland School of Nursing Admissions Committee will review each applicant's completed application and transcripts at scheduled meeting times held throughout the year. The Office of Admission and Student Affairs will contact applicants with any questions or if any further information is required. Missing information may delay or prevent the process of consideration for admission.
Admission Decisions
Once admission status has been decided, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs will notify the applicant of the admission decision within approximately ten (10) working days.