Prospective Students
The University of Maryland is proud to offer an undergraduate college application fee waiver for members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This initiative allows veterans and current service members to apply for free through the Coalition’s online application. If you are interested in applying for undergraduate admissions, email ApplyMaryland@umd.edu or call 301-314-8377.
“Tips for Going to College as a Military Veteran ” by Cole Claybourn - A very comprehensive article outlining the general process a veteran should follow when going through the college application process.
Applicants with a minimum of 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours at a regionally accredited college or university are classified as transfer students. Many veteran applicants meet this criteria; however, it is essential that the applicant check which prior courses will receive transfer credit.
If you are considering applying to the University of Maryland as a transfer student, go here to the University of Maryland's admissions website and carefully read the transfer student policies.
Credit transfer is done by the Transfer Credit Center. Incoming students with transfer credits are advised to contact the Transfer Credit Center as soon as possible. We also encourage you to take a look at the Transfer Credit FAQs.
Additionally, you may contact transfer advisors at pretransferadvising@umd.edu for assistance in planning your transfer and visit their website at pretransferadvising.umd.edu. The University of Maryland does not automatically accept credit from service-related academic institutions or service-related training.
Many veterans are interested in majors like Criminal Justice or Engineering that are Limited Enrollment Programs. Limited Enrollment Programs are competitive majors at the University of Maryland that control enrollment numbers to maintain program quality. Once a student has earned 45 credits, the student must have successfully completed a specific set of courses called "gateway" requirements.
Transfer students from other institutions apply to LEP's through the general application for admission to the University by indicating the major(s) of interest. With the single application for transfer admission, students are first admitted to the University and then to Limited Enrollment Program majors based on LEP standards.
The Limited Enrollment Programs:
- Business
- Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Engineering
- Environmental Science -- Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Immersive Media Design- Computing Track (BS)
- Immersive Media Design- (BA)
- Neuroscience
- Psychology