There is a new Transfer Scholarship for Frostburg State University!!! Students who get AA degrees (and some AAS degrees - see the press release for specifics!) will get a $1,250 per semester scholarship to FSU - this is NON-COMPETITIVE!!! If they have the degree and the GPA - they GET THE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY!!!!
Please see the link:
http://www.frostburg.edu/news/searchnewsdt/?id_number=6472
Friday, September 28, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Other Helpful UMCP Information
APPLY FOR MTAP! The MARYLAND TRANSFER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (MTAP) guarantees admission for students who have 30 to 60 credits completed at MC with a 3.0 min. GPA – excludes competitive majors (LEP Limited Enrollment Programs). See the MTAP website for application, deadlines and details: www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/MarylandTransferAdvantage.asp
GET HELP! Find Pre- Transfer Advising through 15- minute Walk In Advising Appointments (Monday & Thursday: 1:30pm – 4:00pm); 30 minute Advising Appointments (AIM, In Person, Telephone); e-mail (transferadvising@umd.edu ); and through scheduled Community College Visits. Phone 301.405.9448 and 301.405.9449.
UMCP has 14 competitive majors, called Limited Enrollment Programs (LEP), which have additional "Gateway" course requirements and GPA minimums, see the list here: www.lep.umd.edu /
On-campus housing (dormitory) opportunities for transfer students are very limited - but this past year, more spaces were available, so you are encouraged to apply, as well as investigate the resources of the Off Campus Housing Office.
List of UMCP Majors: www.admissions.umd.edu/academics/Majors.php?m=2
GET HELP! Find Pre- Transfer Advising through 15- minute Walk In Advising Appointments (Monday & Thursday: 1:30pm – 4:00pm); 30 minute Advising Appointments (AIM, In Person, Telephone); e-mail (transferadvising@umd.edu ); and through scheduled Community College Visits. Phone 301.405.9448 and 301.405.9449.
UMCP has 14 competitive majors, called Limited Enrollment Programs (LEP), which have additional "Gateway" course requirements and GPA minimums, see the list here: www.lep.umd.edu /
On-campus housing (dormitory) opportunities for transfer students are very limited - but this past year, more spaces were available, so you are encouraged to apply, as well as investigate the resources of the Off Campus Housing Office.
List of UMCP Majors: www.admissions.umd.edu/academics/Majors.php?m=2
Transfer Updates for UMCP
University of Maryland, College Park Transfer Application Deadlines:
Spring Admission 2013 (Entry for semester beginning in January)
Spring Admission 2013 (Entry for semester beginning in January)
- August 1 was the Priority Application Deadline - Apply by this date for best consideration for admission. August 1 is also the MTAP Admissions guarantee deadline. Students receive a decision beginning in early October if applying by this date. Due to space limitations, early application is strongly encouraged.
- November 15 - Regular Application Spring '13 Deadline. Students receive a decision beginning in mid-December if applying by this date. Due to space limitations, early application is strongly encouraged.
- March 1 is the Priority Application Deadline - Apply by this date for best consideration for admission. March 1 is the MTAP Admissions guarantee deadline. March 1: Students receive a decision beginning in mid-April if applying by this date. Due to space limitations, early application is strongly encouraged.
March 1: If you have any non-U.S. academic records, you must apply by this date. - Regular Deadline: June 1: Students receive a decision in early July if applying by this date. For best consideration, you are strongly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline of March 1.
Monday, September 10, 2012
UMBC Transfer Admission and Competitive Program Advising Notes
UMBC uses the Online Common Application for transfer students. School Forms and letters of recommendation are OPTIONAL for transfer students. Letters of recommendation may be sent in paper form to the UMBC Admission's Office.
Letters of Recommendation are advisable when a student may be borderline for admission. For most majors, students with a 2.75 or higher are in the range of admissibility.
Three Departments at UMBC have Competitive Admissions Policies: Engineering, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts. See each policy below:
ENGINEERING: GATEWAY CRITERIA --EFFECTIVE FALL 2009: Applicants admitted Fall 2009 and later may designate engineering as their intended major. Each major has specific GATEWAY courses required and Repeat Policies. See policies at http://www.coeit.umbc.edu/programs/undergraduate-student-services/transfer-information
Engineering Majors at UMBC include Chemical Engineering ; Computer Engineering ; Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering
VISUAL ARTS – Portfolio Requirements - students must submit portfolios by specific dates prior to admission. For details please visit http://art.umbc.edu/undergraduate/admissions/application_portfolio_process.php
Visual Arts Concentrations are: Animation/Interactive Media; Art History & Museum Studies; Cinematic Arts; Graphic Design; Intermedia; Photography and Print Media
PERFORMING ARTS – There are Audition Requirements for Dance, Music, and Theatre Majors details for auditions can be found at http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/vpa.html
Transfer Application Deadlines:
Fall
Priority - March 15 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed beginning in late March.
Regular - May 31 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed beginning in early June.
Spring
Priority – Nov. 1 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed beginning in late October.
Regular – Dec. 15 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed in December and January.
TSA – UMBC’s Transfer Student Alliance offers guaranteed admission and scholarships to qualified students. Please encourage students to enroll in TSA early – the program is limited to students who have completed 30 credits or less only, so applying in the first or second semester is a must! www.umbc.edu/tsa/
Letters of Recommendation are advisable when a student may be borderline for admission. For most majors, students with a 2.75 or higher are in the range of admissibility.
Three Departments at UMBC have Competitive Admissions Policies: Engineering, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts. See each policy below:
ENGINEERING: GATEWAY CRITERIA --EFFECTIVE FALL 2009: Applicants admitted Fall 2009 and later may designate engineering as their intended major. Each major has specific GATEWAY courses required and Repeat Policies. See policies at http://www.coeit.umbc.edu/programs/undergraduate-student-services/transfer-information
Engineering Majors at UMBC include Chemical Engineering ; Computer Engineering ; Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering
VISUAL ARTS – Portfolio Requirements - students must submit portfolios by specific dates prior to admission. For details please visit http://art.umbc.edu/undergraduate/admissions/application_portfolio_process.php
Visual Arts Concentrations are: Animation/Interactive Media; Art History & Museum Studies; Cinematic Arts; Graphic Design; Intermedia; Photography and Print Media
PERFORMING ARTS – There are Audition Requirements for Dance, Music, and Theatre Majors details for auditions can be found at http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/vpa.html
Transfer Application Deadlines:
Fall
Priority - March 15 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed beginning in late March.
Regular - May 31 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed beginning in early June.
Spring
Priority – Nov. 1 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed beginning in late October.
Regular – Dec. 15 - Decision letters for complete applications are mailed in December and January.
TSA – UMBC’s Transfer Student Alliance offers guaranteed admission and scholarships to qualified students. Please encourage students to enroll in TSA early – the program is limited to students who have completed 30 credits or less only, so applying in the first or second semester is a must! www.umbc.edu/tsa/
UM College Park Pre-Transfer Advising Program
Pre-Transfer Advising walk-in hours beginning Thursday, September 6, Pre Transfer Advising walk-ins will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30-4 pm. Our website is updated to reflect this change. The calendar on our website has the most up-to-date days and times for walk-ins: www.transferadvising.umd.edu/ Our website is also where students can schedule appointments and learn more about UMD and Pre Transfer Advising services and resources. Please see the details below regarding the services, hours and contact information for the program.
Services Provided
• Unofficial audits of transfer credits
• Identification of remaining UMD degree requirements
• Referrals to campus departments and services
Advising Options
• Scheduled Appointments:
In-Person, Telephone, or AIM
• Walk-In Advising
• Visit our website to schedule an advising appointment & view walk-in advising times
http://www.transferadvising.umd.edu
www.transferadvising.umd.edu
transferadvising@umd.edu
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