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| Q: | How do I participate in the PGCC–UMUC Alliance? | |
| A: | You must complete the PGCC–UMUC Alliance application form, even if you are currently admitted to PGCC. There is no application fee. Complete the Alliance application before you earn 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 PGCC, am I automatically admitted to UMUC? | |
| A: | Once you have completed the Alliance application form, you will be admitted to both PGCC and UMUC. In addition, you must meet the admission criteria at UMUC at the time of your first course registration at UMUC. | |
| A: | Yes. Your information will be entered into the databases at both PGCC 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 PGCC and 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 PGCC 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 PGCC 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 PGCC to send academic transcripts to UMUC? | |
| A: | Yes. If you are admitted to the Alliance, you are encouraged to arrange to have your electronic transcripts sent from PGCC 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 PGCC coursework. | |
| Q: | Is there a fee to send my transcript? | |
| A: | No. Alliance students who request official transcripts to be sent by electronic transfer exchange are not charged a fee. | |
| 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 PGCC first. PGCC 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: | Contact the PGCC Advising Office (301-322-0150) to schedule an appointment with the on-site UMUC representative on Wednesdays or Thursdays at the Largo campus. A representative is also available on Wednesdays at the Laurel College Center. | |
| Q: | If I am currently enrolled at UMUC, may I take additional courses from PGCC through the Alliance? | |
| A: | Whether you may take additional courses from PGCC 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 PGCC for additional credit. | |
| Q: | Which school will be awarding my degree? | |
| A: | PGCC 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 PGCC only, PGCC 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 PGCC to UMUC. Please inform your financial aid office at PGCC 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 PGCC? | |
| A: | You will need to pay your PGCC tuition costs at PGCC. 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 PGCC. Contact a UMUC advisor to initiate the consortium agreement. | |
| Q: | If I am an Alliance student and want to take courses at UMUC and PGCC 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 PGCC. Your advisor will also initiate a financial aid consortium agreement between UMUC and PGCC. You must supply verification of enrollment at PGCC, 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 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 PGCC or UMUC. | |
| Q: | Which institution will handle my paperwork? | |
| A: | While you are taking courses from PGCC only, PGCC 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 PGCC. | |
DISABILITY SERVICES |
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| Q: | If I received disability support services at PGCC, am I eligible for those services at UMUC? | |
| A: | Students who currently receive disability support services from PGCC are eligible for disability services at UMUC upon transfer. | |
LIBRARY SERVICES |
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| Q: | As an Alliance student, what PGCC and UMUC library resources are available to me? | |
| A: | Any Alliance student enrolled in a PGCC or UMUC course may use all resources and services available at the PGCC Library and are eligible to obtain a PGCC library card.
Please note that privileges marked with an asterisk require a PGCC library card. PGCC 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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PGCC–UMUC ALLIANCE CONTACTS |
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| For more information about the PGCC–UMUC Alliance, you may contact any of the staff listed below. | ||
| Prince George’s Community College | ||
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| University of Maryland University College | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at Andrews Air Force Base (for students with base access) | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at Laurel College Center | ||
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| UMUC Advisors at Waldorf Center for Higher Education | ||
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| Or visit our Web sites | ||
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