Military

Getting Started at UMUC Stateside

Please Note: Students in the Army and Air Force follow different enrollment processes.

Army Students - visit Getting Started - Army for more information.
Air Force Students - visit Getting Started - Airforce for more information.

Welcome to University of Maryland University College (UMUC). We've made it easy for students in the military to start or continue their education in the United States. If you are a new student wishing to enroll in courses or programs offered by UMUC stateside or a current UMUC student returning to the States from either our UMUC-Europe or UMUC-Asia location, just follow these five steps.

Required Documentation of Military Training

Note: If you're currently admitted to UMUC-Asia or UMUC-Europe and wish to take undergraduate online courses offered through UMUC Adelphi, you must use the appropriate online registration form instead of registering by phone using IRIS:

Step 1: Apply for admission

Undergraduate Students:

If you've never taken courses with UMUC before, you'll need to complete an Undergraduate Application for Admission and pay the $50 fee.

If you are transferring from UMUC-Europe or UMUC-Asia, you do not have to apply for admission again or pay another application fee. Instead, complete the brief Relocation Request Form.

Graduate students:

Students applying for graduation admission must complete a graduate application, pay a non-refundable $50 application fee and submit required credentials to be considered for admission.

Please visit the graduate school Web site for more information regarding specific admissions requirements for each graduate academic program. Apply by using the Graduate Application for Admission.

If you are applying for the Doctor of Management program, please use the Doctoral Application Form.

Step 2: Provide your military ID to Stateside Student Affairs

Undergraduate students:

Fax a photocopy of your military ID or military orders with a note attached indicating you recently submitted your admission application and would like to be considered for the Maryland resident tuition rate. (Please photocopy your military ID on the lightest possible setting before faxing it so our admissions office can easily read it.) The undergraduate admissions fax number is 301-985-7978.

Information on tuition rates for the military can be found on UMUC's Tuition and Fees page. (Note: Spouses of active-duty military members are also eligible for the Maryland resident tuition rate upon submission of their dependent military ID or their spouse's military ID or orders. Under some circumstances, dependent children of active-duty military may be eligible for the Maryland resident tuition rate. Check with Admissions for dependent children eligibility.)

Graduate students:

Tuition for active-duty military and their spouses is the same as for Maryland residents. Students must present copies of military service orders at the time of application.

Step 3: Plan which course(s) you want to take

Undergraduate Students

You should receive an email within 2-3 business days that will include your seven digit student ID number and password. UMUC uses an online student services system called MyUMUC. MyUMUC can be accessed once you receive your student ID and password.

While you are waiting for your password, we suggest you take the time to review the degree requirements for your major. Using the curriculum planning worksheet for your major, you can determine which courses you think you have completed previously and which courses you have not yet completed. To find the courses you need, check the current Undergraduate Schedule of Classes on our Web site and make sure there are seats available.

We will review your military and other university credit once we have received all the transcripts and you have completed a request form which can be obtained from your academic advisor. We are certainly happy to make suggestions for course selection in the meantime, should you find you need assistance. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 877-275-8682 or e-mail us at military@umuc.edu.

Graduate Students

Once you have submitted an application and fee, you will be provided a student ID and password, which will enable you to register for your first course. This password will allow you to register by phone using UMUC’s Interactive Registration and Information System (IRIS) or online using MyUMUC. To register for additional courses, students will need to complete the admission process including submission of transcripts and other documents if required. We encourage you to contact us at 800-888-UMUC (8682) ext 7155 or 301-985-7155 or gradinfo@umuc.edu.

You may want to consult course descriptions and the Graduate Schedule of Classes, Graduate Catalog, and the Graduate School Web site.

Non-PIN Graduate Registration

Forgot your password? You may get your password from UMUC's MyUMUC.

Step 4: Register for courses

Once you have your MyUMUC password, log in to MyUMUC and easily register for classes. Or, learn other ways that you can register.

Step 5: Pay for your classes

Pay for your classes by faxing your tuition assistance and credit card information (credit card number and expiration date) to our finance office at 301-985-7858 or 7502. Your Education Office can provide the appropriate tuition assistance documents for submission to UMUC. Your full payment needs to be received by the due date. Information regarding our monthly payment plan may be obtained by calling Academic Management Services at 800-635-0120.

If you find that you are placed on a waiting list for a class that is full, you may visit the UMUC Waiting List to check your options.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 877-275-8682 or e-mail us at military@umuc.edu.