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You're in the right place! We are here to help guide you through the University of Maryland (UMD) application and admission process.</p> </div> <a class="call-to-action-block" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/how-to-apply"> <span aria-hidden="true">How to Apply</span> <span class="sr-only">Learn how to apply to UMD</span> </a> </umd-lock> </section> </umd-hero> <div class="authored-content"> <umd-lock data-type="header"> <umd-breadcrumb> <div> <a href="/">Home</a> <p> Prospective Students </p> </div> </umd-breadcrumb> </umd-lock> <section> <umd-landing-content> <div class="headline-wrapper"> <umd-lock> <h2 class="headline-four-san-serif"> GETTING STARTED </h2> </umd-lock> </div> <div class="rich-text-wrapper"> <umd-lock> <div class="rich-text intro"> <p>Get started on the right track, right from the beginning. Use the information on this page to understand exactly what you need to begin your journey to UMD.</p> </div> </umd-lock> </div> <layout-equal-spacing> <umd-lock> <umd-video-embed> <div> <iframe id="ytplayer" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0AKPgd4o8Zc?autoplay=1" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> </umd-video-embed> </umd-lock> </layout-equal-spacing> <layout-equal-spacing data-type="spotlightDeadlines"> <umd-spotlight-deadlines> <img src="https://umd-admissions.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/rich-text/Student-on-campus.jpg?w=568&h=472&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1683574762&s=15e594c32393b8d6ea01cb26ea0c0391" alt="Student on campus" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> <div> <umd-lock> <h2 class="headline-two-san-serif"> FRESHMAN APPLICANTS </h2> <div class="rich-text"> <p>If you are a high school student or student with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school, then you are considered a freshman applicant. Take advantage of the following resources to learn more.</p> <p>It's never too early to start preparing for college. As you progress through your high school career, look for opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills, expand upon your non-academic interests and/or to get involved in your community. These are the types of things, along with a distinctive essay, that will help you stand out to our Admission Committee.</p> <p><strong>Freshman Profile</strong></p> <p>For the Fall 2024 freshman class, we received just over 60,000 applications for a class of 4,800. Due to UMD's test-optional policy, applicants were able to indicate whether they would submit standardized test scores for consideration in their application review. Admitted freshmen earned primarily As and Bs in a rigorous curriculum.<br /></p> </div> <div class="actions"> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/freshman-applicants"> <span aria-hidden="true">Freshman Requirements & Checklist</span> <span class="sr-only">Freshman Applicant Requirements & Checklist</span> </a> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/freshman-application-faqs"> <span aria-hidden="true">Freshman Application FAQs</span> <span class="sr-only">Freshman Application FAQs</span> </a> </div> <div class="stat-block"> <div> <h3> 60k </h3> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Applications received for a class of 4,800 for Fall 2024.</p> </div> </div> <div> <h3> A's or B's </h3> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Primarily earned in a rigorous curriculum.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-container"> <h3 class="headline-four-san-serif"> Application Deadlines </h3> <p class="headline-six-san-serif"> U.S. Students </p> <div class="list"> <div> <p> Early Action Deadline </p> <p> November 1 </p> </div> <div> <p> Regular Deadline </p> <p> January 20 </p> </div> </div> </div> </umd-lock> </div> </umd-spotlight-deadlines> </layout-equal-spacing> <layout-equal-spacing data-type="spotlightDeadlines"> <umd-spotlight-deadlines> <img src="https://umd-admissions.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/rich-text/Student-walking-on-campus.jpg?w=568&h=472&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1683574886&s=676d6f531eaf0082907f1cd4e10cc916" alt="Student walking on campus" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> <div> <umd-lock> <h2 class="headline-two-san-serif"> TRANSFER APPLICANTS </h2> <div class="rich-text"> <p>If you are a high school graduate who, at the time of applying, have completed at least 12 semester or 18 quarter hours after high school graduation at a regionally accredited college or university, then you are considered a transfer applicant. Take advantage of the following resources to learn more.</p> <p>As a transfer student, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of UMD's <a href="https://transfer.umd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transfer student resources</a> which include academic planning, major and career exploration, and estimating when you’ll graduate from UMD.</p> <p><strong>Transfer Profile</strong><br /></p> <p>For the Fall 2024 transfer class, we received more than 4,800 applications for a class of 1,850. Our most successful transfer students have a B average or better and have completed an English composition course that satisfies the university’s fundamental studies academic writing requirement and a college-level math course that satisfies the university’s fundamental studies math requirement.</p> </div> <div class="actions"> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/transfer-applicants"> <span aria-hidden="true">Transfer Requirements & Checklist</span> <span class="sr-only">Transfer Requirements & Checklist</span> </a> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/transfer-application-faqs"> <span aria-hidden="true">Transfer Application FAQs</span> <span class="sr-only">Transfer Application FAQs</span> </a> </div> <div class="stat-block"> <div> <h3> 4,800 </h3> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Applications received for a class of 1,850 for Fall 2024</p> </div> </div> <div> <h3> B average or better </h3> <div class="rich-text"> 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they are non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent U.S. residents.</p> <p>In addition to the freshman or transfer applicant requirements, international students must also satisfy international specific requirements such as English language proficiency and non-U.S. academic credential evaluations.</p> <p>Please refer to the appropriate <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/application-deadlines">application deadline</a> based on the semester you intend to enroll and whether you are applying as a freshman or transfer student.</p> </div> <div class="actions"> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/international-applicants"> <span aria-hidden="true">International Requirements & Checklist</span> <span class="sr-only">International Requirements & Checklist</span> </a> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/application-faqs"> <span aria-hidden="true">Application FAQs</span> <span class="sr-only">Application FAQs</span> </a> </div> <div class="stat-block"> <div> <h3> 4,777 </h3> <div class="rich-text"> <p>International students across campus.</p> </div> </div> <div> <h3> 127 </h3> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Countries represented at UMD.</p> </div> </div> </div> </umd-lock> </div> </umd-spotlight-deadlines> </layout-equal-spacing> <layout-equal-spacing data-type="spotlightDeadlines"> <umd-spotlight-deadlines> <img src="https://umd-admissions.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/rich-text/Shady-Grove-Students-talking-2.jpg?w=2406&h=1598&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1683124201&s=15f1c5570b97984a01d7ae3d61308df0" alt="Shady Grove Students talking" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> <div> <umd-lock> <h2 class="headline-two-san-serif"> SHADY GROVE APPLICANTS </h2> <div class="rich-text"> <p>UMD at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) applicants are students with approximately 60 transferable university-level credits who are interested in earning a UMD degree at the Shady Grove location.</p> <p>UMD students 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At the end of four years, students who have met all program requirements graduate with both an IAA certificate and a bachelor’s degree from their selected AGNR major.</p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116151" type="button"> <span></span> Concurrent Enrollment </button> <div id="accordion-id116151" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>You can enroll at the University of Maryland (UMD) even before you graduate from high school. We allow talented high school seniors to take up to two courses or seven credits during the fall, spring and summer semesters. We’re looking for students who’ve demonstrated exceptional performance and ability in a rigorous high school program.</p> <p>To apply, submit a completed application, high school transcript, an essay explaining why you’re interested in attending UMD concurrently, a letter of recommendation from your high school and a letter of permission from your parents or legal guardians. You also must live within commuting distance. In order to be considered, students must apply by the following deadlines:</p> <p><strong>Spring</strong>: January 2 <a href="https://sofia.umd.edu/sofia/concurrent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apply Now</a></p> <p><strong>Summer</strong>: May 15</p> <p><strong>Fall</strong>: August 8 </p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116153" type="button"> <span></span> General Education Development (GED) </button> <div id="accordion-id116153" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>If you did not graduate from a regionally accredited high school, then you will need to submit results of the Tests of General Education Development, along with academic letters of recommendation, an essay and SAT scores with your <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply-now">UMD application</a>.</p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116214" type="button"> <span></span> Golden ID Program </button> <div id="accordion-id116214" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>If you are 60 or older, a legal resident of the state of Maryland and retired, the University of Maryland has courses and services available to you. To participate in the <a href="http://registrar.umd.edu/current/registration/golden-id.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden ID program</a>, you must submit a completed <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply-now">UMD application</a>. If admitted to the university, you can register on a space-available basis for credit courses as a regular or special student in any session. You must pay an administrative fee for each semester registered.</p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116220" type="button"> <span></span> Home-Schooled Students </button> <div id="accordion-id116220" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>If you’ve been home-schooled, you should submit your completed <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply-now">UMD application</a> and provide a transcript with the following: course descriptions, books used, methods of evaluation and grades received. You should meet the same minimum high school course requirements expected of all applicants; your SAT and/or ACT scores will be strongly considered in the review of your application.</p> <p>Please also include general information about your home-schooling program or agency and a letter of recommendation from both an academic professional and the home-schooling teacher/parent. If you’ve taken college-level courses, you should also include an official college transcript with your application.</p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116222" type="button"> <span></span> Non-Degree Seeking Students </button> <div id="accordion-id116222" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Transfer students interested in taking courses at UMD without pursuing a degree must apply for admission as non-degree seeking students using the <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply-now">transfer application</a>.</p> <p><strong>If you have not completed a bachelor’s degree</strong>, you must submit a completed application, official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended and the application fee.</p> <p><strong>If you have already completed a bachelor's degree</strong>, transcripts are not required. However, since you may need to demonstrate that you have met prerequisites, we recommend having one available to provide.</p> <p><strong>If you wish to enroll for one semester as a visiting student and transfer the coursework back to your home institution</strong>, you must submit the transfer application, official transcripts, the application fee and a letter of permission from an academic advisor or dean at your home institution.</p> <p> </p> <p>On the application, please be sure to indicate that you are applying as a "non-degree seeking" student. You will be reviewed under the same standards for admission as degree-seeking students and we cannot guarantee that non-degree seeking applications received after the application deadline will be reviewed.</p> <p>Non-degree seeking students wishing to take a single course during a summer or winter term must complete the application available on the <a href="https://exst.umd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Extended Studies</a> website.</p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116274" type="button"> <span></span> Post-Baccalaureate Programs </button> <div id="accordion-id116274" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>If you earned a bachelor's degree and wish to apply for admission to earn another undergraduate degree or to take courses as a non-degree seeking student at UMD, you will use the transfer application in ApplyWeb. Follow the <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/transfer-applicants">transfer applicant requirements</a>. For more information on applying as a non-degree seeking student, please review the previous Non-Degree Seeking Student section on this page. </p> <p>Students interested in Science in the Evening or Hearing and Speech in the Evening should apply through the <a href="https://exst.umd.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Extended Studies Post-Baccalaureate Programs</a>.</p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116353" type="button"> <span></span> Re-enrollment </button> <div id="accordion-id116353" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Re-enrollment pertains only to students who have previously attended the University of Maryland, College Park. If you are interested in returning to the university after a period of dismissal or withdrawal, then you can complete a re-enrollment application. 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For more information about the re-enrollment process, please visit the <a href="https://studentsuccess.umd.edu/reenrollment-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Student Success Office</a> website.</p> </div> </div> <hr aria-hidden="true" /> <button aria-controls="accordion-id116377" type="button"> <span></span> School of Music Applicants </button> <div id="accordion-id116377" class="content-wrapper" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="rich-text"> <p>If you’re interested in the School of Music, you will need to submit the <a href="https://music.umd.edu/admissions/undergraduate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online application supplement</a> and complete an <a href="http://www.music.umd.edu/prospective_students/auditions/undergraduate/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">audition</a> by November 1 for an early action decision or by December 1 for a regular decision. 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