Guaranteed Admission Agreement between American University and Montgomery College

Interested in transferring to American University?


Transition easily under the new Guaranteed Admission Agreement between American University and Montgomery College

What is a Guaranteed Admission Agreement?

A Guaranteed Admission Agreement offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate’s degree at Montgomery College, and earn a Bachelor’s degree at American University with an additional two or more years of study. Students have conditional guaranteed admission to American University, provided they meet the requirements of this agreement. Visit the website for the terms of the agreement: http://www.american.edu/admissions/transfer/GAA.cfm

Why transfer to American University under a Guaranteed Admission Agreement?

• Work with an AU academic advisor as soon as you submit a Letter of Intent to plan your course map

• All 60 credits from your Associate’s degree will transfer toward your 120 credit total

• Your Associate’s degree coursework will satisfy the AU General Education requirements

• Enter AU in the fall semester as part of a “cohort” of students

• Begin taking coursework in your major upon matriculation at AU   Requirements:

1) Submit a Letter of Intent upon completion of 15 credit hours (an no more than 45 credit hours) at Montgomery College, by October 1

a. Note: this is a non-binding agreement – students may decide not to apply or enroll with AU at any time

2) Submit an application for admission by February 1

3) Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of admission

4) Complete an Associate’s degree while remaining continuously enrolled at Montgomery College

5) Adhere to the student conduct codes of both Montgomery College and American University

Interested in signing a Letter of Intent? Need more information?

Megan K. Lintott Manager of Special Undergraduate Programs American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW 101E Leonard Hall Washington, DC 20016 (202) 885-6280 mlintott@american.edu

MC Transfer Days in February 2013

Spring 2013 - Transfer Information Day Schedule

Representatives from colleges and universities will be available to meet with students to answer questions about majors, the application process, scholarships and transfer requirements.

ALL students are encouraged to attend - even first semester freshmen can benefit from Transfer Day.

• Rockville Campus - Wednesday, February 27, 2013  - 9am -1pm
  PE Physical Education Building
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus - Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 10am -1pm
  Atrium of Student Services Building
• Germantown Campus - Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 10am -1pm
  High Tech (HT) Building

Contact Information:

1. Career/Transfer Center Takoma Park/Silver Spring, ST/154, 240-567-1479 
2. Career/Transfer Center Rockville, CB/215, 240-567-5062 
3. Career/Transfer Center Germantown, SA/172, 240-567-7772