It can be a tough decision to come to Maryland when there are so many options available. When you accept your offer to come to the University of Maryland, it means that you are committing to attending the University for the Fall 2008 academic year. When making your decision, consider the following information:

Your major
Academics are the number one priority of many of our transfer students. That is why it is of the utmost importance that you understand what academic programs the University of Maryland provides for transfer students. Think about these few points:

• Depending on your major and how many credits transfer, it might take more than four semesters to complete your degree.
• Admission to UMD does not necessarily mean admission to certain majors or colleges. For example, there are nine Limited Enrollment Programs (LEP) which have different and specific requirements to be met before admission. Often, transfers from other institutions do not qualify for certain LEPs because they are entering with too many credits. Please visit our website for links to these program websites and for more information.
• All students must complete General Education requirements called CORE requirements. While UMD does have articulation agreements with many of the institutions in Maryland and in certain states, you may be required to take some CORE courses to fulfill requirements for a certain major.
• To graduate from UMD, all students must complete approximately 43-46 credits of general education or CORE. Each degree program or academic major requires at least 120 credits.
• Check out the Four-Year Plan website for more information on each college’s degree requirements and to plan out your time here at Maryland. Each student is required to complete a Four-Year Plan to assist in the successful completion of a degree program. Find more information at http://www.4yearplans.umd.edu/

Transfer Credit Evaluation
Students wishing to transfer should complete a transfer credit evaluation to find out which courses transfer and which do not. Visit www.tce.umd.edu for equivalency information. If your course is not listed, email tccinfo@deans.umd.edu with the institution name, course title, course ID and semester you took the course. Students transferring from Maryland four-year and community colleges can also visit http://www.acaff.usmh.usmd.edu/artweb.

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Please contact the Orientation Office at 301-314-8217 or at askorientation@umd.edu if you have any comments, questions or concerns.