B.A. in Communication

Application Components

U.S. Citizens

$50 Application Fee
Sealed Official Transcripts

International Applicants

$50 Application Fee
Proof of English Proficiency
Student Visa Stamp & I-94 Record
Current I-20 or DS2109
Statement of Activities
Certification of Finances
International Student Transfer Form

Bookstore and Required Books

At the beginning of each semester a temporary bookstore at USG will sell required textbooks for all courses offered to students in the program. Complete lists of required textbooks are printed in course syllabi.

College of Arts and Humanities

Communication is one of many departments within the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland, College Park. All degree requirements and policies of the College of Arts and Humanities are applicable to students enrolled at USG.

Commencement

Students with 120 credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, including all major and Core requirements, are eligible for graduation. Students apply for graduation via Testudo after being notified to do so by the
Coordinator of the program.. In general, spring graduates apply for graduation in January, while fall graduates apply in August.

Commencement Honors

Shady Grove offers a Student Achievement Award to one student per program, based on academic achievement and school or community service. Award recipients are recognized at the Universities at Shady Grove Graduation Celebration in May.

Financial Aid

The Office of Student Services at Universities at Shady Grove can provide information about the financial aid application process, eligibility and disbursement. When completing financial aid forms, indicate "University of
Maryland, College Park" as your intended or current university.

Shady Grove Benefits

Small classes taught by dedicated tenure-track faculty
Student support via learning enhancement services and on-campus library services
All needs met onsite, including advising, registration and financial aid

Student Organizations

Undergraduate Communication Association:
UCA provides students with leadership and professional development opportunities.
Public Relations Student Society of America:
PRSSA helps students cultivate relationships with other students and professional public relations practitioners.
Lambda Pi Eta:
The National Communication Honor Society recognizes outstanding academic achievement of communication majors.