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Getting Started at UMUC Stateside - Active-Duty Army Students

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 few, but important, steps.

Step 1: Apply for admission

All active Army students who desire to complete a degree with UMUC and collect tuition assistance from the Army will have to apply to the university through the GoArmyEd portal using the “Common Application”.

Soldiers who are new to using Tuition Assistance (TA) may access the GoArmyEd portal by following these steps: 

    • Connect to GoArmyEd and select the “New Users” tab in the top-right corner of the screen. 
    • Provide the required, requested information and click “Submit”.  You will then receive your username and password. 
    • Complete the "Prospective User Checklist" displayed on your new GoArmyEd Prospective Student View. 
    • After completing these steps, to include contacting your Army Education Center for activation of your records, you can then proceed to submitting your Common Application. 

Soldiers who have already had their accounts activated, have selected UMUC as their home college, and have ensured this information has been updated in GoArmyEd, may go directly to www.GoArmyEd.com and complete the Common Application.*

Common Application

How to Submit the Common Application

  • Connect to GoArmyEd; log in using your username and password. 
  • Go to "My Virtual Education Center" located on the main page.
  • Click on “Before You Enroll In a Course”.
  • Click on “Complete/Update Common Application".
  • Complete all required fields indicated; save and submit the document. 

* Important Information

  1. Please make sure to designate "University of Maryland University College" as your "Home College".  UMUC will be unable to see or receive your Common Application if your home college is not listed as University of Maryland University College.

  2. Only your Army Education Counselor can officially change your "Home College" in GoArmyEd.  This can not be done by a student or the school. 

  3. Students who are staying with UMUC but wish to change their degree program or degree level (from bachelor's program to master's program) will still need to have their programs changed by their Army Education Counselor and then will need to resubmit their Common Application. 

Once your application is submitted, an account will be created with UMUC and a $50 non-refundable application fee will be generated on your UMUC account.

Please Note: Failure to pay the application fee may result in your account being put on hold or your registration for future courses being blocked.  We advise you to pay the fee as soon as possible. This can be done online through your virtual MyUMUC account, which will be created and sent to you soon after we receive your application to the school. 

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

Step 2: Provide necessary documentation to UMUC

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To be fully admitted to UMUC, all students must submit official transcripts from AARTS, any previous institutions attended, any official score reports for CLEP/DANTES/AP/DLPT, as well as a copy of high school transcripts for those students who have completed fewer than 24 semester hours of collegiate credits at prior institutions. This is critical for having your Degree Audit processed.  Audits will not be processed until ALL required documents have been received.  A student’s Degree Audit must be completed before a SOC agreement can be processed, since this agreement is based upon the official audit.

Relocation students who have already been issued a SOC from Europe or Asia:
Your SOC is still viable and will be honored stateside as long as there has been no 2-year break in enrollment, and you are continuing with the same degree plan. We do not issue a new SOC stateside if your overseas SOC is still viable and there has been no change in your degree plan.

Updated SOCs are not issued. A new SOC will be issued following the completion of a new audit only when students change their degree plan (different major; adding/deleting optional minor; changing catalog year which changes degree requirements).

Military ID
Unlike other branches, active Army students who register through GoArmyEd do not need to fax a copy of their military ID or military orders with a note attached indicating they recently submitted an admission application.

In the event there are concerns regarding this matter and a photocopy of a military ID or orders are needed, these can be faxed to Undergraduate Admissions at 301-985-7978.

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

After submission of your Common Application, UMUC will begin to create your student file.  You should then receive an e-mail 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.

  • Degree Planning Worksheets
    Using the degree planning worksheet for your major, you can determine which courses you think you have completed previously and which courses you have not yet completed.

We are certainly happy to make suggestions for your course selection while waiting for your Degree Audit to be completed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Military Advising.

Forgot your MyUMUC password? Go to https://my.umuc.edu and select the "Login/Password Help" link located underneath the login box on MyUMUC.

Step 4: Register for courses

All active Army students who wish to receive Tuition Assistance (TA) for their course(s) must register through the GoArmyEd portal.  The courses are available for registration in GoArmyEd 2 months prior to the course start date. 

Step 5: Pay for your courses

All active Army students who register for courses via GoArmyEd will be prompted to verify the correct payment information prior to completing any course registration.  As students proceed through the steps, the 'Enrollment Request Information' screen will be displayed.  Please be sure to review the class cost information closely. Ensure that you know the class cost that is covered by TA (in the GoArmyEd Amount field) and the class cost that you must self-pay (in the Student Amount field).  Any amount listed in the 'Student Amount' field will then be billed to the student by UMUC. 

Note: Any registrations that take place outside of the GoArmyEd portal will generate a charge on a student’s UMUC account.  It is then the student’s responsibility to pay. 
Information on tuition rates for the military can be found on UMUC's Tuition and Fees page.

Spouses and Dependents: 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. E-mail Admissions for dependent children eligibility.

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