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UMUC Alliance Fact Sheet

  BENEFITS
   
Q: Why is UMUC a good choice for me?
   
A:
  • You can transfer credits easily with majors that build on what you learned in your associate’s degree courses. 
  • Financial Aid is available to help you pay for your education.
  • Online courses can be accessed from anywhere you have internet access, making them a perfect fit for any schedule.
  • You can enjoy enhanced student resources, including career services, 24 hour library assistance and more.
 
Q: How do I apply to UMUC?
   
A: You must complete the online application at www.umuc.edu/admissions. No SAT or ACT is required for admission.  UMUC academic requirements for admission are:
  • Graduation from a regionally accredited or state approved high school or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) examination with a total score of 2250 and no score below 410 on any of the five tests. If you completed the exam prior to January 2002, you must have scored a minimum of 40 on each of the five tests, with a total score of at least 225.
  • Cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better on all college-level work attempted at other regionally accredited colleges and universities
  • A completed and signed application, and payment of the $50 admission fee (Graduates of U.S. colleges or universities automatically qualify for admission.)
 
Q: How many credits may I transfer to UMUC?
   
A: From your community college, up to 70 credits with receipt of your associate’s degree.  Other credit limits include:

  • 70 semester hours from two-year institutions, grades earned for transfer credit must be at least a 2.0
  • 60 semester hours evaluated by The American Council on Education (ACE) for innovative learning, including learning evaluated by approved standardized examinations and professional training programs
  • 60 semester hours of credit for study completed in military service schools and professional credit, on the basis of American Council of Education (ACE) recommendations on credit
  • 30 semester hours of credit for study completed in Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), portfolio assessment, and/or course challenge exams combined (with a maximum of 15 credits from portfolio assessment from the community college)
  • 21 semester hours of coherently related vocational and technical credit, applicable as elective credit only.
 
Q: Do I need to ask my community college to send academic transcripts to UMUC?
   
A:

Yes.  If you are admitted to UMUC, you should have your transcript sent from your community college for the purpose of transfer evaluation and advising.
 
 
Q: Must I complete my associate’s degree before enrolling at UMUC?
   
A: No but, it may be to your advantage to complete your associate’s degree at your community college first.  Community college graduates have found the associate’s degree to be useful in obtaining jobs or promotions while continuing to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
 
 
Q: Can I earn credit for prior learning?
   
A: Yes. Community college transfer students have the opportunity to earn credit for college-level learning gained through life and work experience. For information about this program contact UMUC’s Prior Learning office at 800-888-UMUC (8682) ext 2860.
 
 
Q: If I am currently enrolled at UMUC, may I take additional courses from my community college?
   
A: Whether you can take additional courses from a community college will depend on the number of credits originally transferred to UMUC from a community college.
 
 
Q: How do I know if online learning is for me?
   
A: Please visit our online education page: http://umuc.edu/gen/virtuniv.shtml.
 
 
Q: When can I begin taking courses at UMUC?
   
A: UMUC offers five different start dates for online study, so students can start at almost anytime of the year.
 
 
Q: What degrees are available to me online?
   
A: 21 of UMUC’s 32 degrees are available fully online, as well as 28 minors and 30 undergraduate certificates. They are listed at http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ugp_de.shtml
 
 
Q: How do I complete an online course?
   
A: To take courses online, you need an internet connection, an e-mail account, virus protection software, and an up to date web browser.  You can experience online study by accessing the self paced online orientation to Web Tycho, UMUC’s course delivery system, at http://webtycho.umuc.edu.
 
 
Q: What student services are available to me online?
   
A: A full array of services is available to online students including: 24/7 technical support, advising, registration, admission, financial aid, library assistance, tutors, clubs and honor societies.
 

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