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secondary school, you should apply as a freshman applicant.</p> <p>Below you will find information on freshman application requirements and deadlines,聽a complete list of required application materials and more.</p> </div> </umd-lock> </div> <layout-equal-spacing data-type="highlightsOptions"> <umd-highlight data-color="dark" data-type="statColumns"> <img src="https://umd-admissions.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/highlights/stamp.jpg?w=441&h=882&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1680973517&s=0d2d37e3bfdf59b4194a1d062add7f94" alt="Student Union building" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> <umd-lock> <div> <h2 class="headline-two-san-serif"> Application Requirements </h2> <div class="rich-text"> <p>As prescribed by the <a href="http://www.usmd.edu/regents/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Board of Regents</a>, the university expects you, at a minimum, to have completed the following coursework by high school graduation.</p> <p>The most competitive freshman applicants exceed these minimum requirements, earning a strong A-/B+ or better average in their high school coursework while taking several honors and/or Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses and additional academic electives.</p> </div> <div class="stat-row"> <umd-stat> <h3> 4 <svg title="english" id="icon-english" width="30" height="30" viewBox="0 0 30 30" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M25.8334 5.96618V20.4541C25.8334 20.9852 25.3995 21.4185 24.8662 21.4199C22.6173 21.4252 18.8494 21.894 16.2501 24.6141V9.45229C16.2501 9.2722 16.2961 9.10301 16.3829 8.96301C18.5163 5.52737 22.616 5.00536 24.8699 5H24.8723C25.1274 5 25.3677 5.09955 25.5491 5.28046C25.7324 5.46337 25.8334 5.70691 25.8334 5.96618ZM6.12791 5.00008H6.13019C8.38419 5.00536 12.4838 5.52736 14.6172 8.96301C14.704 9.10301 14.75 9.27219 14.75 9.45228V24.6141C12.1508 21.894 8.38292 21.4253 6.134 21.42C5.60055 21.4186 5.16664 20.9853 5.16664 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19.7946 19.1158 19.0894H20.671Z" fill="black" /> </svg> </h3> <p class="headline-six-san-serif"> Years of foreign language </p> </umd-stat> <umd-stat> <h3> 3 <svg title="history" id="icon-history" width="30" height="30" viewBox="0 0 30 30" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2.69262 3C1.46806 3 0.426263 3.78262 0.0402002 4.875C-0.0358779 5.09025 -0.00273726 5.32898 0.129122 5.51536C0.260982 5.70173 0.475013 5.8125 0.703294 5.8125H5.50512C5.50512 4.2592 4.24592 3 2.69262 3ZM13.0567 24.1875C12.8974 25.2865 12.3665 26.2594 11.6097 27H20.8622C22.1604 27 23.2963 26.2925 23.9051 25.2428C24.0313 25.0252 24.0317 24.7568 23.906 24.5389C23.7804 24.321 23.548 24.1874 23.2964 24.1874H13.0567V24.1875ZM5.81412 3H18.0497C19.988 3 21.5653 4.5772 21.5653 6.51562C21.5653 9.44236 20.8493 12.3929 20.1377 15.2185L20.1375 15.2194C19.5141 17.6938 18.8716 20.2444 18.7672 22.7812H11.8332C11.4446 22.7812 11.1301 23.0957 11.1301 23.4844C11.1301 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8.93981 18.9161 8.625 18.5278 8.625H9.56314C9.17483 8.625 8.86001 8.93981 8.86001 9.32812C8.86001 9.71644 9.17483 10.0312 9.56314 10.0312Z" fill="black" /> </svg> </h3> <p class="headline-six-san-serif"> Years of history or social science </p> </umd-stat> <umd-stat> <h3> 3 <svg title="science" id="icon-science" width="30" height="30" viewBox="0 0 30 30" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M25.2098 23.4895L18.2443 10.6813V4.17804H18.9335C19.2386 4.17804 19.4852 3.93592 19.4852 3.63638V2.54167C19.4852 2.24267 19.2386 2 18.9335 2H18.2443H11.1607H10.5295C10.2244 2 9.97774 2.24267 9.97774 2.54167V3.63638C9.97774 3.93592 10.2244 4.17804 10.5295 4.17804H11.1607V10.6818L4.74864 23.4338C3.10989 25.9558 4.25095 28 7.29836 28H22.7473C25.7942 28 26.8966 25.9801 25.2098 23.4895ZM13.1394 11.6406L13.3672 11.1872V10.6818V4.17804H16.0372V10.6818V11.224L16.2971 11.7023L19.2822 17.1905H10.3491L13.1394 11.6406Z" fill="black" /> </svg> </h3> <p class="headline-six-san-serif"> Years of science in at least 2 different areas </p> <p class="secondary"> With at least 2 lab experiences </p> </umd-stat> <umd-stat> <h3> 4 <svg title="math" id="icon-math" width="30" height="30" viewBox="0 0 30 30" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M3 14.3333V5.66657C3 4.19385 4.19385 3 5.66657 3H14.3333V14.3333H3ZM8.00006 8.00006H6.66669C6.29846 8.00006 6 8.29852 6 8.66675C6 9.03497 6.29846 9.33344 6.66669 9.33344H8.00006V10.6668C8.00006 11.035 8.29852 11.3335 8.66675 11.3335C9.03497 11.3335 9.33344 11.0349 9.33344 10.6668V9.33344H10.6668C11.035 9.33344 11.3335 9.03497 11.3335 8.66675C11.3335 8.29852 11.0349 8.00006 10.6668 8.00006H9.33344V6.66669C9.33344 6.29846 9.03497 6 8.66675 6C8.29852 6 8.00006 6.29846 8.00006 6.66669V8.00006ZM15.6667 3H24.3334C25.8062 3 27 4.19385 27 5.66657V14.3333H15.6667V3ZM19.3334 9.33344H23.3333C23.7015 9.33344 24 9.03497 24 8.66657C24 8.29834 23.7015 7.99988 23.3333 7.99988H19.3334C18.9651 7.99988 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19.3334 23.3333 19.3334ZM23.3333 21.9999H19.3334C18.9651 21.9999 18.6667 22.2984 18.6667 22.6666C18.6667 23.0349 18.9651 23.3333 19.3334 23.3333H23.3333C23.7015 23.3333 24 23.0349 24 22.6666C24 22.2984 23.7015 21.9999 23.3333 21.9999Z" fill="black" /> </svg> </h3> <p class="headline-six-san-serif"> 4 Years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II </p> <p class="secondary"> If you complete Algebra II prior to your final year, you must complete the 4-year math requirement by taking a course that utilizes non-trivial algebra, such as Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, College Algebra. </p> </umd-stat> </div> </div> </umd-lock> </umd-highlight> </layout-equal-spacing> <layout-equal-spacing data-type="pathwayOptions"> <umd-pathway-card data-direction="right"> <umd-lock> <div class="wrapper"> <img src="https://umd-admissions.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/rich-text/Students_5429.jpg?w=5464&h=8192&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1682688827&s=04cc994cafa851374bc6fc5088e96296" alt="Students walking into the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center." style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> <div class="text"> <h2 class="headline-two-san-serif"> Choosing A Major </h2> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Whether you know exactly what you want to study or are still figuring it out, we encourage you to <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/programs">explore UMD's academic programs</a>. As you explore you may see that some of our majors are considered <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/academics/limited-enrollment-programs">Limited Enrollment Programs</a> (LEP). These programs have limited space and, therefore, have more competitive admission criteria.</p> <p>On the UMD application, you'll select a preferred major. This information will not impact whether or not you are admissible to the university. If you selected an LEP, you will also be reviewed by the specific program to determine admission to your preferred major.</p> <p>While most students are admitted to their preferred major, some LEP applicants may not be. Students who are undecided or undeclared (working on getting into an LEP) will work with Letters & Sciences advisors to explore their interests or complete LEP gateway requirements.</p> </div> </div> </div> </umd-lock> </umd-pathway-card> </layout-equal-spacing> <layout-equal-spacing data-type="ctaStripOptions"> <umd-cta-strip data-type="yellow-two-columns"> <svg title="fearlessly forward arrow" id="fearlessly-forward-arrow" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 338 338"> <defs></defs> <path d="m169,338l169-179.58L221.83,0H52.83l116.17,158.42L0,338h169Z" /> </svg> <svg title="fearlessly forward arrow" id="fearlessly-forward-arrow" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 338 338"> <defs></defs> <path d="m169,338l169-179.58L221.83,0H52.83l116.17,158.42L0,338h169Z" /> </svg> <umd-lock> <svg title="fearlessly forward arrow" id="fearlessly-forward-arrow" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 338 338"> <defs></defs> <path d="m169,338l169-179.58L221.83,0H52.83l116.17,158.42L0,338h169Z" /> </svg> <div class="columns"> <div data-withLink="true"> <p class="headline-three-san-serif"> Benefits of Applying Early Action </p> <div class="rich"> <p>We strongly encourage you to apply early action to<strong> receive priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs</strong>. UMD's November 1 early action deadline is non-binding and students who submit a completed application by this date will receive an admission decision by February 1. <em>By applying for admission to the fall semester, you will also be automatically considered for admission to the spring semester.</em></p> </div> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/application-deadlines"> <span aria-hidden="true">View All Application Deadlines</span> <span class="sr-only">View All Application Deadlines</span> </a> </div> <div data-withLink="true"> <p class="headline-three-san-serif"> Application Platforms </p> <div class="rich"> <p>Freshman students can apply to UMD using either of the following platforms:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.commonapp.org/explore/university-maryland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Common App</a></li><li><a href="https://www.applyweb.com/forms/UMDFYR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ApplyWeb</a></li></ul> <p><br />The application platform you choose will not make a difference on how your application will be reviewed. Choose the platform you are comfortable using.</p> </div> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply-now"> <span aria-hidden="true">Apply Now</span> <span class="sr-only">Start your UMD application</span> </a> </div> </div> </umd-lock> </umd-cta-strip> </layout-equal-spacing> <div class="headline-wrapper"> <umd-lock> <h2 id="checklist" class="headline-two-san-serif "> Application Checklist </h2> </umd-lock> </div> <div class="rich-text-wrapper"> <umd-lock> <div class="rich-text intro"> <p>Utilize our application checklist to ensure you're submitting all required freshman application materials.</p> </div> </umd-lock> </div> <div class="rich-text-wrapper"> <umd-lock> <div class="rich-text rich-text-options"> <p>Before you get started, consider the following questions:<br /></p><ul><li><strong>Are you an international student?聽</strong>|聽If you聽are a non-U.S. citizen or non-permanent U.S. resident you apply as an <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/international-applicants">international applicant</a>.</li><li><strong>Do you need to provide proof of English proficiency?聽</strong>| If English is not your native language, regardless of your citizenship, or if you have taken English Second Language courses in high school, you must provide verification of your <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/english-language-proficiency">proficiency in English</a>.</li><li><strong>Do you have non-U.S. academic records?聽</strong>|聽If you have non-U.S. academic records for post-secondary/university work, please review our <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/international-applicants">international applicant requirements</a> for instructions on submitting these records.</li></ul> </div> </umd-lock> </div> <layout-equal-spacing data-type="stepper"> <umd-lock> <umd-stepper> <div> <div class="identifier"> <p> <span>1</span> </p> </div> <div class="text"> <p class="headline-five-san-serif"> Completed online application </p> <div class="rich-text"> <p>The freshman application can be submitted online via the <a href="https://www.commonapp.org/explore/university-maryland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Common App</a> or <a href="https://www.applyweb.com/forms/UMDFYR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ApplyWeb</a>. The online application only needs to be submitted once, so choose the platform you are most comfortable using.<br /></p> <p><strong>As part of the online application you will be required to submit a(n):</strong></p> <p><strong>Essay</strong> |<strong>聽</strong><strong></strong>This is your opportunity to share your personality and experiences with聽the Admission Committee. Get inspired by聽one of our <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/essay-questions">essay questions</a>.</p> <p><strong>Activities and awards list or resume</strong> |聽Tell us how聽you spend your time outside the classroom! Please start by sharing the two experiences outside of academics that are most important to you. Whether community involvement, the arts, sports, work experience, research opportunities, family involvements or other activities and hobbies, you should share only what has been particularly meaningful.</p> <p><strong>Nonrefundable application fee of $75</strong> |聽When submitting your application you will be required to pay a $75 application fee on our secure website with a credit card unless you have received a <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/persona/fee-waiver">fee waiver</a>. Fee waivers must be submitted prior to application submission for consideration. We cannot accept cash or check payments.<br /></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="identifier"> <p> <span>2</span> </p> </div> <div class="text"> <p class="headline-five-san-serif"> Two letters of recommendation </p> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher. Recommendations must be sent to us directly from the recommender. 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