Admission Information

Step-by-Step Application Process

Eligibility for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the University of Maryland University College Graduate School, you must have the following:

• A completed application for admission and non-refundable application fee of $50 for graduate programs or $100 for the doctoral program.
• An official transcript indicating completion of at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited and degree-granting university or college.
• All program-specific requirements. Please see individual degree programs for listing of requirements.

STEP 1: Submitting Your Application Form

Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. All applications must be completed in full and are accessed an application fee.

An online application form is available. It is the easiest and fastest way to apply!

Important Hints for Completing the Electronic Application

• Collect all your information before you begin your application.
• Once you submit, you will be charged a non-refundable application fee of $50 for graduate programs or $100 for the doctoral program.

Doctor of Management: Please note that Doctorate students may use this online application, but will need to submit additional documentation. Please visit Doctorate of Management Admission Requirements and Deadlines for more information.

If you have any questions as you are completing the application, please contact us at 800-888-UMUC (8682) or via e-mail at newgrad@umuc.edu.

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STEP 2: Receiving Confirmation

You should receive a confirmation page immediately after your application is submitted. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact us at 800-888-UMUC (8682). After receiving your application, an admissions representative will review your information.

When your admissions application has been processed, you will receive your self-service (MyUMUC) login information via e-mail. If you did not supply payment with the application you will be able to do so through MyUMUC self-service.

STEP 3: Submitting Transcripts

You are responsible for submitting all documentation needed for an admissions decision. When you receive your self-service login, please visit MyUMUC and check your MyToDo list. It will include all items needed for completing the admissions process. You will also receive a letter if you are missing necessary information.

You may fax any missing immigration documentation, military orders, or demographic information to 301-985-7978. Please put this to the attention of Graduate Admissions.

If you need to submit official transcripts, official test scores, or evaluations of international coursework please send them to:

UMUC Graduate Admissions
Room 3219 SFSC
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783 USA

Please note that Graduate Admissions will be responsible for obtaining UMUC transcripts, provided you tell us where and when the coursework or degree was completed.

STEP 4: Receiving an Admission Decision

A final admissions decision will be made once all documentation has been received. You should receive confirmation by mail. You can also check your admissions status via MyUMUC. If you have any questions, please contact us at
800-888-UMUC (8682).