Graduate Admission Information

Step-by-Step Application Process

STEP 1: CONTACT A UMUC ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST

If you are a new or prospective student, a UMUC enrollment specialist can provide information about:

• Admission Criteria
• All program-specific requirements. Please see individual degree programs for listing of requirements.
• Ways to Pay for Your Education

To speak with an enrollment specialist, call 800-888-UMUC (8682), or e-mail newgrad@umuc.edu.

STEP 2: SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

• Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. All applications must be completed in full and are assessed an application fee at the time of submission.

• An online application form is available. It is the easiest and fastest way to apply!

Who should apply:

• New students

• Students who have not registered for classes at UMUC in the past two years

• Non-U.S. citizens and foreign-educated students should refer to the International Students and International Credit Evaluation Services pages.

Important Hints for Completing the Electronic Application

• Collect all your information before you begin your application.

• Once you submit, you will be charged a non-refundable application fee of $50 for graduate programs or $100 for the doctoral program.

Doctor of Management and Master of Arts in Teaching Admission Requirements

• Please note that Doctor of Management and Master of Arts in Teaching applicants may use this online application, but will need to submit additional documentation. Visit Doctorate of Management Admission Requirements and Deadlines or Master of Arts in Teaching Admission Requirements for more information.

• If you have any questions as you are completing the application, please contact us at 800-888-UMUC (8682) or via e-mail at newgrad@umuc.edu.

Get Started:

• You should receive a confirmation page immediately after your application is submitted. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact us at 800-888-UMUC (8682). After receiving your application, an admissions representative will review your information.

• When your admissions application has been processed, you will receive your self-service (MyUMUC) login information via e-mail. If you did not supply payment with the application you will be able to do so through MyUMUC self-service.

STEP 3: SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS

• You must submit an official transcript indicating completion of at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited and degree-granting university or college. You are responsible for submitting all documentation needed for an admissions decision. When you receive your self-service login, please visit MyUMUC and check your MyToDo list. It will include all items needed for completing the admissions process. You will also receive a letter if you are missing necessary information.

• You may fax any missing immigration documentation, military orders, or demographic information to 240-684-2153. Please put this to the attention of Graduate Admissions.

• If you are requesting an electronic transcript be sent directly to UMUC from your previous institution, please have them sent to admissions@umuc.edu.

• If you need to submit official transcripts, official test scores, or evaluations of international coursework please send them to:
  
  

  UMUC Graduate Admissions
  3501 University Blvd. East
  Adelphi, MD 20783 USA

Please note that Graduate Admissions will be responsible for obtaining UMUC transcripts, provided you tell us where and when the coursework or degree was completed.

STEP 4: RECEIVING AN ADMISSION DECISION

• A final admission decision will be made once all documentation has been received. You should receive confirmation by mail. You can also check your admissions status via MyUMUC. If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-888-UMUC (8682).