Completing the Application
Students applying for admission to the UMBC programs at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) must complete the UMBC Application for Undergraduate Admission. All students are required to submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a nonrefundable application fee, and all other required documents to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. It is also the student's responsibility to forward updated official transcripts if courses are in progress at the time of application.
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
While complete applications are preferred and necessary for final admission into a program, students may submit individual application components as necessary. Missing information may delay or prevent the admission process. Students must apply by the priority deadline to be fully considered for UMBC academic scholarships.
Spring Priority Deadline (for full scholarship consideration): November 1
Spring Final Deadline: December 15
Fall Priority Deadline (for full scholarship consideration): March 15
Fall Final Deadline: May 31
Submitting the Application
Applications for admission are submitted online and all other required documents should be submitted electronically (preferred) or by mail directly to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Candidates for transfer admission must submit the following:
- A completed UMBC Application for Undergraduate Admission (indicate your interest in the Shady Grove campus in the Supplement section)
- Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended. Transcripts should be mailed or submitted electronically (preferred) directly to UMBC from the registrar of each institution.
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A final transcript must be sent upon completion of any course work in progress at the time of application
Admission Review Process
Upon receipt of an application, a member of the UMBC admissions staff will review each application to ensure all required materials have been submitted. Once an application is complete, UMBC will review the application and notify students of the admission decision. While individual admission criteria vary with each program, all applicants must have completed the majority of their first two years of course work (approximately 60 credits) including fundamental English and mathematics courses and must meet minimum grade point average requirements. The Admissions Committee evaluates transfer applicants on the basis of their academic record at previous institutions. Cumulative grade point
average, performance trends, strength of curriculum, and performance in
courses related to the intended area of study are considered.
Admission Decisions
Once an admission decision has been determined, written notification will be forwarded to each applicant. Admission offers may specify full admission or provisional admission as pertains to each individual applicant. All students offered provisional admission may later be offered full admission contingent upon their forwarding additional information or by fulfilling additional requirements as requested. Questions regarding admission status may be directed to the UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2291.
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