Robert H. Smith School of Business Updates

The Robert H. Smith School of Business website is now updated with the latest Admissions Information Workshops at USG and UMCP for the Smith School, as well as the Saturday, November 5th Open House at USG. A Bachelors of Science in Management is now offered at Shady Grove. The General Business major has been discontinued as of May, 2011 and has been replaced by a business Management major. All students at Shady Grove will enroll in one of the following four business majors:

Accounting
Management, with specialization in Entrepreneurship
International Business
Marketing

Please visit http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/undergrad/shadygrove/ for more detailed information about the Smith School of Business and to share the information with students or contact:

Luke Glasgow
Undergraduate Program Director
University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business
9630 Gudelsky DriveBldg. 3, Room 5143
Rockville, MD 20850
301-738-6079
mailto:301-738-6079lglasgow@rhsmith.umd.edu

University of Maryland College Park Shady Grove Communications Program Germantown Campus Visits

Lindsi Baltz, the program coordinator for the University of Maryland, Shady Grove Communications Department will be available to meet with students interested in transferring to the Shady Grove University of Maryland College Park Communications program on the following dates. These Germantown campus visits will be held in the Bookstore Lobby in the Humanities/Social Science Building from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Please stop by and learn more about this exciting program offered just miles from the Germantown Campus!

Tuesday, October 11th
Monday, October 31st
Monday, November 14th
Tuesday, November 29th
Thursday, December 8th

She can also be reached at 301-738-6208 or lbaltz@umd.edu

Universities at Shady Grove Rockville Campus Visits

Mrs. Hyegin Esther Chang from the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) will be visiting the Rockville Campus. She will be available to answer questions regarding programs offered at USG, admission requirements and processes from 10:00am to 1:00pm on the following dates. Please stop by to learn more about the many programs and degrees offered just up the road from Montgomery College!

Tuesday, October 11th
Wednesday, November 2nd
Thursday, December 8th

Shepherd University Visit

A representative from Shepherd University will be available to meet with students on the Rockville Campus in the Campus Center Building Lobby from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Monday, October 17th and Wednesday, November 9th. Please stop by to learn more about the many wonderful programs and opportunities available for transfer students at Shepherd University. These undergraduate programs include Business, Education, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Engineering, Nursing, Social Work and Recreation and Leisure to name just a few!

University of Maryland Shady Grove Communications Program Visits

Lindsi Baltz the program coordinator for the University of Maryland, Shady Grove Communications Department will be available to meet with students interested in transferring to this program on the following dates. These Rockville campus visits will be held in the Campus Center Lobby outside the bookstore from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Monday, October 3rd
Wednesday, October 19th
Thursday, November 10th
Wednesday, November 16th
Wednesday, December 7th

She can also be reached at 301-738-6208 or lbaltz@umd.edu

UMUC Visits for the Fall 2011 Semester

University of Maryland University College will be visiting the Rockville Campus throughout the fall semester to inform students about the MC-UMUC Alliance Program. Representatives will be available to meet with students most Thursdays from 11:00am to 3:00pm and most Tuesday evenings from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Counseling Building, room 215 through December 8th.
The dates they will not be here are September 29th, October 6th and November 24th.

Benefits of the Alliance Program include:

• Waiver of UMUC's $50 admission application fee if you complete the Alliance admission application before completing your associate's degree. The application can be completed online at www.umuc.edu.


• The simultaneous registrations at Montgomery College and UMUC.


• Access to the extensive University System of Maryland library, tutoring, writing assistance, career counseling, computer labs, and more.


• You will also have the opportunity to apply for the Community College Transfer Scholarship. Scholarship recipients receive $3,300 for full-time study or $1,650 for part-time study. Awards can be automatically renewed. Criteria for the scholarship include: Completion of Associates degree from MC, minimum gpa of 3.0 from MC, submssion of UMUC admission and scholarship application and be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen. More information about the scholarship can be found at www.umuc.edu/ccsp.

For assistance with the transfer process please contact communityrelations@umuc.edu or

Tiffany Carter (day coordinator) at tcarter@umuc.edu or by phone at 301-738-6152 or

Terrell Smith (evening coordinator) at tsmith@umuc.edu or by phone at 301-832-6985

Deciding When to Transfer

If your goal is to transfer to a four-year college or university, it’s never too early to start planning. Here are some suggestions to get ready for transfer:

Transfer after Two Years at MC

This is often the best way to assure a smooth transfer to four-year schools. Students should complete an Associate’s degree (60 credits). The cost savings of finishing the first two years at a community college is considerable, and the majority of transfer scholarships are granted to students who have completed a degree. An Associate’s degree helps assure you admission to most Maryland schools; however, you still need to line up your courses to fit specific majors. See any counselor or departmental advisor for assistance in choosing courses and planning for transfer. Consider General Studies as the most flexible transfer degree; or, if you have a specific major in mind, such as Engineering or Business, discuss your degree options with a departmental advisor.

WHEN TO APPLY: See the Deadlines section below; you should start your application months before the actual final deadline which is usually Oct. 1 to be admitted for Spring and from Feb. 15 to March 1 for Fall admission to most schools.

Transfer after One Year at MC

Students with this goal need to earn 30 credits, or roughly two- to three-semester’s worth of credit courses. Most schools want to see completion of 12 credits (four courses) completed after high school graduation and an overall grade point average of a 3.0 or higher by the end of the Fall to be considered a true “transfer” student.

WHEN TO APPLY: If you were admissible as a high school senior (that is, if your grade point average [GPA] and SAT scores met the school's freshman admission requirements), you can apply from October 2011 onward for a Fall 2012 transfer admission. Watch each school's Transfer Admissions webpage to find out when the transfer application becomes available. If your high school grades & SAT’s did not match the freshman admissions profile, then most schools will want to see two semester's worth of grades completed at Montgomery College (grades from Fall 2011 & Spring 2012) to admit you. You'll still need to submit your high school record and SAT's, but your grades from Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 will be THE most important factor. You will need to send a second copy of your transcript at the end of Spring 2012 before they can make a final decision to admit you. UMCP specifically will not consider you as a transfer
student until you complete 30 credits including EN 102 and MA 110 or higher.

Transfer after One Semester at MC

Most students with this goal have been admitted to another school during their high school senior year, receiving a “Spring Admission” to the Freshman Class. Spring Admits to Univ. of Maryland, College Park should stay in close touch with UMCP this Fall if on-campus housing is desired. UMCP guarantees admission to Spring Admits regardless of how many credits are taken at MC. Schools like UMBC and Salisbury will make a decision on Spring admission after you complete the recommended number of credits at MC this Fall. For UMBC, 14 credits are required; for Salisbury, it’s 12 credits; note that DS courses do not count in the 12 or 14 credits at those schools. In all cases, be sure to request that a final copy of your transcript be sent to your destination school at the end of December.

Beware of Transfer Myths!

"I can earn an Associate's degree and all of my credits will transfer to any Maryland school."

This myth is based on the fact that completion of an Associate's degree guarantees students admission to a Maryland public school, but not necessarily admission to their first choice of a school. Many schools are experiencing increases in transfer applications and admit Associate's holders on a space-available basis. The dangerous part of this myth is that "all credits will transfer" - not true! Students must choose classes that meet the requirements of a specific major or majors at the school they would like to attend. Work with an MC adviser to find the right courses for your future transfer, and use tools like the MC Transfer Page, www.montgomerycollege.edu/transfer and ARTSYS - the Maryland State Transfer Information site, http://artweb.usmd.edu/

"I can apply to the University of Maryland - College Park as an Undecided Major and then try to get into the Business or Engineering major after I get there."

UMCP has very specific rules about the timing of your entrance into their competitive majors, called Limited Enrollment Programs. LEP's at UMCP are: You should examine the LEP Advising pages carefully to time your admission into any LEP. Work with an MC adviser to plan your transfer! These MC Pages have specific info for Business and Engineering, see UMCP links below for other LEP Majors:

> Architecture> Business> Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Environmental Sciencesand Policy-Biodiversity and Conservation> Communication
> Criminology and Criminal Justice> Engineering> Government and Politics > Journalism > Landscape Architecture> Psychology

The following guidelines pertain to all (LEP's) Limited Enrollment Programs:

• Only one 'gateway' or performance review course may be repeated to earn the required grade and that course may only be repeated once.
  


• Students may apply only once to an LEP. Students who were directly admitted and fail to meet the performance review criteria will be dismissed from the major and may not reapply.

Ready to Transfer Next Spring 2012 or Fall 2012? Apply NOW!

The link below shows application deadlines at some local schools. In general, students should have applications for most schools finished by October 1 for a Spring 2012 transfer and by February 1 to March 1 for maximum consideration for Fall 2012 admission, scholarships and financial aid. Be sure to look for transfer application deadlines rather than freshman deadlines. Complete applications on-line rather than by paper for faster processing; start applications as early as possible - most applications are available now for a Spring 2012 or Fall 2012 transfer.

http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Plain.aspx?id=32274

New UMUC Cybersecurity Scholarship

UMUC is offering a scholarship to outstanding new students who are pursuing a degree in cybersecurity. Qualified students may earn a certificate in as little as six months. Scholarship recipients will receive individualized advising to assist with certificate and bachelor degree completion. Recipients may be awarded $3,300/year for full-time study and are eligible to renew the award for one additional year. This scholarship is available for the 2011-2012 academic year.

For more information, or to complete the scholarship application, visit http://www.umuc.edu/students/aid/scholarships/otherscholarships/ccsp/cybersecurity_scholarship.cfm

UMUC Reverse Transfer Credit Program

UMUC has entered into an exciting partnership that allows students to finish their associate’s degree program through the reverse transfer of UMUC college credits. The goal of the UMUC Reverse Transfer Credit Program is to help students, who transferred to UMUC from a com-munity college without first completing an associate’s degree, to go back and earn a valuable college credential while working on their bachelor's degree at UMUC. Eligible students are able to transfer UMUC credits back to their community college to complete an associate’s de-gree. Students may also be able to save time and money by transferring additional community college credits to UMUC to complete both associate and bachelor degree requirements. For more information about the UMUC Reverse Transfer Credit Program, please con-tact Community Relations at communityrelations@umuc.edu.

Smith Business School Admissions Decisions Will be Made Earlier Beginning this Fall 2011

Applicants to UMCP’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will receive a provisional admission decision contingent on their final grades during the semester that they apply under a new admissions plan beginning Fall 2011. See details outlined in the new Smith Advising Page, located on the MC Transfer Page: http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/uploadedFiles/EDU/Counseling_and_Advising/Transfer/SmithUMCP.pdf

UMCP Materials Engineering Summer Course - Open for MC Students

The University of Maryland College Park would like to announce that ENMA 300/ENME 382- Introduction to Materials Engineering, will be offered this Summer and is open to students in MTAP or who wish to take a class at UM as a visiting student.

This is a required course for all students majoring in Materials Science, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering at UM.

Prerequisite: ENES100 or permission of department.
Co-requisite: MATH241.
Recommended: PHYS260 and PHYS261.

Transfer Decisions Dates for the University of Maryland College Park

FALL 2011 TRANSFER ADMISSIONS DECISIONS have just been released for applicants who completed their application by the March 1 priority deadline. Students who submit their applications after March 1 but by the regular June 1 deadline will receive their decision in the first week of July. Please note that the University of Maryland no longer releases transfer admission decisions on a rolling basis.

TRANSFER ADMISSION TO THE ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Transfer applicants applying to the University of Maryland who apply to the Business school are first informed of their admission to the University. Once admitted, their applications are then reviewed for admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Students will be informed via email of their admission to the Smith school in late-June or mid-August.

It is imperative that the University of Maryland receive students' complete academic records by the competitive review dates. Please remind your students/advisees who are applying to the Robert H. Smith School of Business to submit an updated transcript with spring semester grades as soon as the semester is over and grades become available. The regular transfer application deadline for the fall semester is June 1.

TRANSFER ADMISSION TO NON-BUSINESS LEP MAJORS
Transfer applicants applying to the University of Maryland who would like to major in a non-Business LEP major will have their academic records reviewed for admission to the university first and then for admission to their LEP major. Students will be notified of their admission as well as their major in late June when decisions are made available.

April is Transfer Month at UMUC

April is Transfer Month at UMUC! Through the month of April, UMUC will provide extra special attention to community college transfer students. During transfer month, UMUC will be hosting UMUC 411 online classrooms and chats for community college transfer students. UMUC 411 is a free, weeklong orientation pro-gram where prospective students can chat with UMUC advisors, alumni and faculty from all over the world. Visit www.umuc.edu for details.

Also of note: UMUC is on Facebook -- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Experience-UMUC-University-of-Maryland-University-College/227767042600. They have also launched the Experience UMUC blog to allow current and prospective students, friends, family and alumni to connect and share their unique experiences—in general and at UMUC. Experience UMUC is your gateway to an interactive and multimedia-rich dialogue where your voice is heard. Visit www.experienceUMUC.com today and check it out!

UMUC Offering Community College Transfer Scholarships for the 2011-2012 Academic Year

UMUC will once again offer Community College Transfer Scholar-ships during the 2011-2012 academic year. We will continue to host instant scholarship days at each campus to award community college students on the spot! This scholarship is awarded to outstanding stu-dents from Alliance partner community colleges. Recipients may be awarded $3300 per year for full-time study or $1650 per year for part-time study. To qualify for the Fall 2011 scholarship, applicants must earn an associate’s degree and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Visit www.umuc.edu/ccsp or contact Ashley Arvin at Aarvin@umuc.edu for more information.

Winthrop Univesrity - Scholarships for Transfer Students

Winthrop University (http://www.winthrop.edu/admissions/secondary.aspx?id=700) is offering a scholarship for for transfer students, as well as for international transfer students.

For students that completed 30 credit hours (excluding remedial or developmental courses) or more of college level work, there are two different merit based scholarships. Both scholarship are guaranteed for all students as long as the scholarship requirements are met!

1. If you transfer with a GPA between a 3.5 and a 3.69 you qualify for a USD 5,000 out of state tuition waiver and a USD 500 stipend per year.


2. If you transfer with 3.7 GPA or above, you qualify for a USD 10,000 out of state tuition waiver and will receive a USD 500 stipend per year.

Frederik Schlingemann, International Recruiter
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29733 USA
(T) +1/803/323-3395 (F) +1/803/323-2340
Schlingemann@winthrop.edu
https://exchangeweb.winthrop.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.winthrop.edu/International

TRANSFER ADMISSION AND THE ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

New Application Deadlines: Beginning Fall 2011, application deadlines, for both external transfer and internal applicants to the Smith School of Business, are March 1 for fall applicants and October 1 for spring applicants. Notification dates will be April 1 for fall applicants and November 1 for spring applicants.

Admission criteria including gateway requirements, and the competitive review process will remain in place. However, students are required to apply during the semester in which they will earn 60 credits, after having completed 45 credits. Both internal and external applicants will be notified that they may be admitted in the semester during which they are finishing the necessary CORE courses and up to two gateway courses.

Admission will be offered to competitive applicants with the condition that students successfully complete courses in progress. Successful completion of courses in progress requires a minimum grade of 2.0 in each gateway course, and an overall semester grade point average of 3.0. Those who do not meet this condition will be notified that their Smith School admission is rescinded.

For MC Students, this means:

• depending on when you apply (during the semester you are completing your 60th credit) there will be three reviews of the business school applicants March 1st, June 15th and August 1st.
  
• you can be in process of AC202 or either EC 201 or EC 202 -- for a total of two of the gateway courses the semester you are undergoing the review at 60 credits
  
• after your application has been reviewed, you may be admitted provisionally to the Smith school will only be offered final admission after your grades are posted for your final semester here at MC

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact Jesse Bowen, Coordinator for Limited Enrollment Programs, at jmbowen@umd.edu or 301-314-8385.

UMCP - Criminal Justice & Psychology Transfer Admission Requirements Update

External transfer students from other institutions apply to both majors 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 - http://www.lep.umd.edu/.


Criminal Justice Contact information: http://www.ccjs.umd.edu/ 301-405-4729

Don't forget UMCP also offers a Criminology and Criminal Justice Program at the Universities at Shady Grove. This program is not a Limited Enrollment Program. Therefore students with 56-60 earned credits who do not meet the LEP entrance requirements may apply for admission to the CCJS program at the Universities at Shady Grove. For more information go to http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate/criminology

Psychology Contact information: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/psyc/undergraduate/, 301-405-5866

University of Baltimore - New & Renamed Majors!

Integrated Arts - In the new B.A. in Integrated Arts program, students will immerse themselves in an artistic world, experiencing arts production and performance while studying arts analysis and management. They’ll concentrate in the art that interests them most: visual art, music, theater, dance, creative writing, and filmmaking. They’ll take courses in arts production and performance, history, appreciation and analysis of the arts, government and business as they relate to the arts, and technology’s impact on and importance to the arts. They’ll learn about the cultural, political and economic aspects of the arts while specializing in areas like creative writing, creative multimedia, graphic design, visual arts, theater, dance, music, photography and filmmaking. When they graduate, they’ll be prepared to work for businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies that deal in, represent or interact with artists and the arts.

Real Estate and Economic Development, Construction Management – Students who successfully complete an associate’s degree in Construction Management (or a related field) are invited to apply for our B.S. in Real Estate and Economic Development. As part of the 60 transfer credits, we will waive 15 credits of the upper division electives, giving students the opportunity to complete the major requirements and general education requirements within the 120 credit degree program. Students will graduate with a B.S. in Real Estate and Economic Development.

For more information, please contact Dr. Deborah Ford, professor of finance, at 410.837.4997 or dford@ubalt.edu.

UPDATE! Information Systems and Technology Management (formally Management Information Systems) - Combining business knowledge with an emphasis on information systems technologies and management, the Information Systems and Technology Management program will teach how to analyze work flow and design information systems or Web sites, implement middleware that bridges mainframes and the Internet, build and manage networks and intranets, conceptualize and implement complex databases, set up security measures and build business-to-business networks. ISTM provides the in-depth technical skills and business background students need to serve as an information manager and prepares students for career opportunities in the areas of applications programming, data warehousing administration, database administration, database development and implementation, e-business development and implementation and IT consulting.

Faculty and alumni are looking for classes to visit. To learn more, contact Dr. Danielle Fowler, assistant professor, at 410.837.6625 or dfowler@ubalt.edu.

Experiential Learning Opportunities for Engineers

Many internships and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs) are accepting applications now, but deadlines are near!

· 2011 REU Opportunities - University of Maryland - College Park
· 2011 REU Opportunities - Georgia Institute of Technology
· Maryland BRAC Internship Information Center
· Bechtel Corporation Internships
· 2011 Internship Programs - U.S. Department of Energy
· 2011 Internships - National Transportation Safety Board

Experiential Learning Opportunity - Paul Peck Humanities Institute

March 1, 2011 is the deadline for applications to the Paul Peck Humanities Institute summer internships at the Library of Congress and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Deadlines for all three institutions for fall placement is June 15, 2011.

Professor Kelly Rudin, internship coordinator, is willing to help students plan and polish their application essays – If you get them to her by February 22,2011.

About the PPHI Internship Program:

This internship program enables MC students to participate in professional museum and library activities at the Library of Congress and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Summer internships run the length of summer I plus summer II, with 20 hours spent per week at the internship site as well as enrollment in a three-credit MC Honors course (HP-275PA/PB/PG). The application review process is competitive.

Go to the PPHI website for more details (http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/humanities). Select “Humanities Internships” from the column on the left hand side.

Students who are eligible to apply have:
1) Completed 15 credit hours at MC, and be a current full-time student;
2) Earned a 3.4 overall GPA;
3) Completed (or be enrolled at the time of application) EN102. This course must be completed prior to commencement of internship, with at least a grade of B.

For more information, have your students reach out to Professor Rudin:
kelly.rudin@montgomerycollege.edu or call: 240 567-6923

Robert H. Smith School of Business - Admission Information Workshops

The information workshops for admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business will be held on the following dates. ***Immediately following this presentation will be a Smith @Shady Grove Presentation*** Sessions are open to all students.

All sessions will be in the campus Visitor Center (Turner Hall) Auditorium.

Wednesday, February 9th 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday, February 15th 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, February 23rd 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ***
Wednesday, March 2nd 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ***
Tuesday, March 8th 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 16th 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ***
Thursday, March 17th 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday, April 1st 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, April 5th 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, April 13th 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ***
Thursday, April 14th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday, April 18th 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, April 19th 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, April 20th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, April 26th 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, April 27th 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM


If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at
(301) 314-8385 or email lep@umd.edu.

For admission information and current LEP gateway requirements, visit LEP program web site at: http://www.lep.umd.edu/.

Heard of UMUC, But Want to Know More?

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is one of the 11 accredited, degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM). UMUC is located in Adelphi, MD (near the UMCP campus), but offers many classes at the Universities of Shady Grove location and online.

UMUC has established a partnership program with Montgomery College called the Alliance. Through the Alliance, you can easily transfer up to 70 credits to UMUC. Other benefits of include:

1. Waiver of UMUC's $50 admission application fee if you complete the Alliance admission application before completing your associate's degree.
2. Simultaneous registrations at Montgomery College and UMUC.
3. Access to the extensive University System of Maryland library, tutoring, writing assistance, career counseling, computer labs, and more.
4. Earn a $500 scholarship towards a course at UMUC by simultaneously enrolling in at least 3 credits at Montgomery college and 3 credits at UMUC. For qualifying students, the scholarship is good for two consecutive semesters, up to $1000.

You will also have the opportunity to apply for the Community College Transfer Scholarship. Scholarship recipients receive $3,300 for full-time study or $1,650 for part-time study. Awards can be automatically renewed. The criteria for the scholarship include:

• Completion of the Associate’s degree from MC
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA from MC
• Submission of the UMUC Alliance or regular application and the scholarship application
• US citizen or eligible non-citizen status

More information about the scholarship can be found at www.umuc.edu/ccsp.

Fill out the Alliance Application Now!http://www.umuc.edu/prog/community_college/alliances/applications/mc_app.shtml

If you have more questions or need help with the transfer process, feel free to speak with Tiffany Carter until Feb. 28, 2011 and Jeffrey Richmond. UMUC representatives make regular visits to Montgomery College (specific dates, times & locations are posted to the MC Transfer website and Facebook page.

They can be reached at:

Tiffany Carter - Coordinator, Office of Community Relations
University of Maryland University College
9636 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-789-8581
E-mail: tcarter@umuc.edu

Jeffrey Richmond
Shady Grove Center
9636 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Office: 301-738-6090
jrichmond@umuc.edu

Preparing for Fall 2011 Engineering Transfer

As an engineering student, it is important to begin early planning and preparation for transfer to a four-year bachelor degree program. To get started, visit the new Engineering Advising web page, developed by Dr. Don Day. Dr. Day has also posted his advising hours for the first half of the spring semester.

If you plan to transfer to the University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering for this fall, the priority application deadline is March 1st! If you wait until the absolute deadline in June, course selection will be limited and some courses will be full.

For information on Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Internships, contact Michael Mehalick at Michael.Mehalick@montgomerycollege.edu or 240-567-4083

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/seminternships/

LIMITED ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Limited Enrollment Programs (LEP) are competitive majors that have limited space and specific requirements beyond those required for general admission. Transfer students applying to the University of Maryland who would like to major in a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP) must fulfill a specific set of gateway requirements. A student who is not initially admitted into an LEP may be admitted to the university and placed in Letters and Sciences for advising, or in an alternate major. LEP programs include Architecture, Business, Communication, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Policy-Biodiversity and Conservation, Engineering, Government and Politics, Journalism, Landscape Architecture and Psychology.

For more information visit the University of Maryland LEP website at
http://www.lep.umd.edu/

UMCP Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship (TAES)

TAES is a highly competitive two-year scholarship, that is awarded to 30 exceptional transfer students for four consecutive semesters. All application materials are due by Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

It is critical that students meet the following criteria to apply for this scholarship:

• Be a resident of the state of Maryland
• Be a permanent resident or a U.S. Citizen
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale from all college work including work from institutions other than Maryland community colleges
• Completion of 56 credits or an Associate’s Degree from a Maryland Community College
• A new applicant to the University of Maryland, College Park for the Fall 2011 semester or newly admitted student at Maryland for Spring 2011

Students who meet these qualifications must submit the following materials in a complete application packet by the March 1, 2011 deadline:

1. A completed 2011 Transfer Academic Excellence scholarship application form - http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarshiptransfer.asp
2. Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
3. A list and description of extracurricular and personal activities
4. A three-page, double spaced typed essay on the following topic: Describe an issue of personal, local, national or international concern and it is important to you. How do you envision using your professional and educational goals to work towards addressing this issue?
5. Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a community college faculty member who is familiar with the applicant’s academic performance.

Please also note that all students that are applying for the Fall 2011 term, are also required to submit their transfer application no later than March 1st. Transfer applications can be submitted online at www.admissions.umd.edu.

All scholarship materials must be sent together in one large envelope to the following address:
(Any materials not received in one application, will not be considered)

Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship Coordinator
University of Maryland
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Mitchell Building
College Park, Maryland 20742
301-314-8385 or 800-422-5867

If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact Ms. LaChelle Stamps (lstamps@umd.edu) or Ms. Tiffane Cochran (tcochran@umd.edu).

Transferring by Fall 2011?

Students who want to transfer to another school in Fall 2011 need to submit transfer admissions applications by March 1 (or sooner, depending on the school). In general, students should have applications for most schools finished by February 1 to March 1 for maximum consideration for admission, scholarships and financial aid. When looking at schools, be sure to note transfer application deadlines rather than freshman deadlines.

UMCP - Spring 2011 Limited Enrollment Programs Admissions Update

The University of Maryland Office of Undergraduate Admissions is preparing for the Spring 2011 Limited Enrollment Program review. The review for admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business will take place on January 11, 2011. Upon conclusion of the review, students will be notified of their decisions via email.

The review for applicants to Architecture, Communication, Engineering, Government and Politics, Journalism, Landscape Architecture and Psychology will take place once final transcripts have been received. Students will be notified of their decisions via email.