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| Q: | How do I participate in the Howard CC–UMUC alliance? | |
| A: | Complete the Howard CC admissions application if you are a new student at Howard CC. Complete and send the Howard CC–UMUC Alliance application form to the UMUC admissions office. There is no application fee for UMUC. We recommend that you submit the alliance application after earning 30 credits, but before you receive your associate's degree.
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 Howard CC, am I automatically admitted to UMUC? | |
| A: | No, you must complete the alliance application form, and meet the UMUC admission criteria at the time of your application to be admitted to 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. Your admission is for 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 registration system of the institution offering the course in which you are enrolling. | |
| Q: | Do I pay Howard CC tuition or UMUC tuition? | |
| A: | You will pay the tuition and fees charged by the institution offering the course in which you are enrolling. | |
| Q: | If I am eligible for tuition remission as an employee of Howard CC or UMUC, may I use this benefit at either institution? | |
| A: | You may use your tuition remission only at the institution at which you are employed. | |
| Q: | If I am a senior citizen, may I get my tuition waived at either institution in the alliance? | |
| A: | Yes. Your tuition may be waived if you meet the senior citizen 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 Howard CC to send academic transcripts to UMUC? | |
| A: | Yes. If you are admitted to the alliance, send an official Howard CC transcript to UMUC for the purpose of advising or transfer evaluation. You may choose to have transcripts sent either at the end of each semester or after you complete all of your Howard CC coursework. | |
| Q: | Is there a fee to send my transcript from HCC to UMUC? | |
| A: | Yes, the fee for transcripts at Howard CC is $2.25. | |
| 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 Howard CC first. Howard CC 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: | Your Howard CC academic advisor can help you select the most appropriate classes to complete your associate's degree and to transfer to UMUC. A UMUC representative is available each Thursday at HCC's campus and Wednesdays at the Laurel College Center. | |
| Q: | If I am currently enrolled at UMUC, may I take additional courses from Howard CC through the alliance? | |
| A: | Whether you may take additional courses from Howard CC through the Alliance will depend on the number of credits originally transferred to UMUC from a community college. Check with a UMUC advisor before deciding to return to Howard CC for additional credit. | |
| Q: | Which school will be awarding my degree? | |
| A: | Howard CC will award associate’s degrees and UMUC will award bachelor’s degrees. | |
FINANCIAL AID |
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| Q: | If I apply for financial aid, which school issues it? | |
| A: | While you attend Howard CC only, Howard CC 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 Howard CC to UMUC. Please inform your financial aid office at Harford CC 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 | |
VETERANS BENEFITS |
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| Q: | If I am eligible for educational 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 Howard CC or UMUC. | |
| Q: | Which institution will handle my paperwork? | |
| A: | While you are taking courses from Howard CC only, Howard CC will process your veterans benefits. As soon as you plan 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. From then on, your benefits will be processed through UMUC only, even if you take more courses at Howard CC. | |
DISABILITY SERVICES |
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| Q: | If I received disability support services at Howard CC, am I eligible for those services at UMUC? | |
| A: | Students who currently receive disability support services from Howard CC are eligible for disability services at UMUC upon transfer.. | |
LIBRARY SERVICES |
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| Q: | As an Alliance student, what Howard CC and UMUC library resources are available to me? | |
| A: | Please note that privileges marked with an asterisk require a Howard CC library card. Howard CC library privileges are:
When you enroll in a UMUC course, University System of Maryland (USM) library services are available to you. These services include
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Howard CC–UMUC ALLIANCE CONTACTS |
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| For more information about the Howard CC–UMUC alliance, you may contact any of the staff listed below. | ||
| Howard Community College | ||
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| University of Maryland University College | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at Dorsey Station | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at Laurel College Center | ||
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| Or visit our Web sites | ||
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