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| Q: | How do I participate in the Baltimore City Community College - University of Maryland University College (BCCC–UMUC) Alliance? |
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| A: | You must complete the UMUC Admission Application. There is no application fee if you apply to UMUC before you earn your associate's degree. If you are not yet admitted to the community college, you must complete the admission application for that institution. UMUC academic requirements for admission are
If you present at least 24 semester hours of transferable college credit, you are not required to submit official high school transcripts or GED scores. |
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| Q: | If I am admitted to BCCC, am I automatically admitted to UMUC? | |
| A: | No, you must complete the UMUC Admission Application. Once you are admitted to UMUC, you may be dually enrolled at both UMUC and the community college. | |
| Q: | Will my admission information be available at BCCC and UMUC? | |
| A: | Yes. Your information will be entered into the databases at both BCCC and UMUC. | |
| Q: | If I am admitted to UMUC through the Alliance, am I also admitted to other University System of Maryland (USM) institutions? | |
| A: | No. The dual admission applies to UMUC only. Other USM institutions require a separate application for admission. | |
REGISTRATION |
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| Q: | Where do I register for classes? | |
| A: | You will register through the usual registration process of the institution offering the course you wish to take. | |
| Q: | Do I pay BCCC tuition or UMUC tuition? | |
| A: | You will pay the tuition and fees charged by the institution offering the course(s) you are taking. | |
| Q: | If I am eligible for tuition remission as an employee of the state of Maryland or as an employee of BCCC or UMUC, may I use this benefit at either institution? | |
| A: | No. You may use your tuition remission only at the institution at which you are employed. | |
| Q: | If I am a senior citizen, do I get my tuition waived at either institution in the Alliance? | |
| A: | Yes. Your tuition may be waived if you meet the established criteria at either institution. | |
DEGREE PROGRAMS |
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| Q: | Which degree programs are linked in this Alliance? | |
| A: | See Linked Associate's to Bachelor's Degree Programs. | |
| Q: | How many credits may I transfer to UMUC? | |
| A: | UMUC accepts up to 90 credits in transfer from all collegiate schools attended including applicable military credit. Students transferring from a Maryland community college may transfer up to 70 credit hours of applicable credit towards a bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to complete an associate's degree at their community college and speak with a UMUC representative at their community college campus. | |
| Q: | Do I need to ask BCCC to send academic transcripts to UMUC? | |
| A: | Yes. If you are admitted to the Alliance, you are encouraged to request your BCCC transcripts by mail or in person and have them sent to UMUC for the purpose of advising or transfer evaluation. You may choose to have transcripts sent either at the end of every semester or after you complete all of your BCCC coursework. BCCC charges $5 per copy. | |
| Q: | Must I complete my associate’s degree before enrolling at UMUC? | |
| A: | No. However, it may be to your advantage to complete your associate’s degree at BCCC first. BCCC graduates have found the associate’s degree useful in obtaining jobs or promotions while continuing to pursue a bachelor's degree. If you have your associate’s degree, you may be eligible for the Maryland Community College Scholarship. | |
| Q: | Who do I see for academic advising? | |
| A: | BCCC counselors will advise on degree requirements for your associate’s degree. Talk with a UMUC advisor about which courses will transfer from BCCC and which courses are required for the bachelor’s degree at UMUC. A UMUC representative is available at BCCC. Please contact the advising office for hours. You may also meet with a UMUC representative at Dorsey Station. | |
| Q: | If I am currently enrolled at UMUC, may I return to BCCC to take additional courses under the Alliance? | |
| A: | Returning to BCCC will depend on the number of credits originally transferred to UMUC from a community college. Check with a UMUC advisor before making any decisions to return to BCCC for additional credit. | |
| Q: | Which school will be awarding my degree? | |
| A: | BCCC awards associate’s degrees, and UMUC awards bachelor’s degrees. | |
FINANCIAL AID |
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| Q: | If I apply for financial aid, which school issues it? | |
| A: | While you attend BCCC only, BCCC issues your financial aid. As soon as you plan to register for your first class at UMUC, you must reapply for financial aid through UMUC and have your financial aid transcripts sent from BCCC to UMUC. You should also inform your financial aid office at BCCC of your plans to begin courses at UMUC. To complete the financial aid process with UMUC, please click on http://www.umuc.edu/students/fincaid.shtml | |
| Q: | Will my financial aid from UMUC pay for courses at BCCC? | |
| A: | You will need to pay your BCCC tuition costs at BCCC. However, the amount of financial aid disbursed to you through UMUC will be based on your enrollment at both schools, if you have completed a financial aid consortium agreement between UMUC and BCCC. Contact a UMUC advisor to initiate the consortium agreement. | |
| Q: | If I am an Alliance student and want to take courses at UMUC and BCCC in the same semester, what steps do I need to take to obtain a consortium agreement? | |
| A: | Contact a UMUC advisor and ask for a letter of permission to take courses at BCCC. Your advisor will also initiate a financial aid consortium agreement between UMUC and BCCC. You must supply verification of enrollment at BCCC, the completed letter of permission, and the signed consortium agreement to UMUC’s Financial Aid Office. | |
VETERANS BENEFITS |
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| Q: | If I am eligible for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, may I use them at either institution in the Alliance? | |
| A: | Yes. You may use your veterans benefits at either BCCC or UMUC. | |
| Q: | Which institution will handle my paperwork? | |
| A: | While you are enrolled at BCCC only, BCCC processes your veterans benefits. As soon as you are planning to register for your first class at UMUC, you must complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form and a UMUC Veterans Certification Form for veterans benefits through UMUC. | |
DISABILITY SERVICES |
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| Q: | If I received disability support services at BCCC, am I eligible for those services at UMUC? | |
| A: | Students who currently receive disability support services from BCCC are eligible for disability services at UMUC upon transfer. | |
LIBRARY SERVICES |
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| Q: | If I am an Alliance student, what BCCC and UMUC library resources are available to me? | |
| A: | The resources of the BCCC library are available to you, and the UMUC Information and Library Services home page has links to Internet resources. If you are registered for a UMUC course, USM library services are available to you. These services include:
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BCCC–UMUC ALLIANCE CONTACTS |
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| For more information on the BCCC–UMUC Alliance, you may contact | ||
| Baltimore City Community College | ||
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| University of Maryland University College | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at Dorsey Station | ||
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| Or visit our Web sites | ||
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