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

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.  

Advisors: Megan Forbes & Leah Howell

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

UMCP Admissions Notes - 2012

• For UMCP Main Campus, transfer students must submit applications by the Priority Deadlines, and have all transcripts/etc. sent by that date for the application to be considered complete. The Priority Deadline for Transfer Applications for Spring 2013 is AUGUST 1ST .
• The MTAP guarantee of admission for non-competitive (non-LEP) majors is only honored for students who apply by the Priority Deadline of March 1 for Fall and August 1 for Spring.
• Students applying to UMCP Programs at Shady Grove should call each program directly to ask whether applications for Fall 2012 are still being accepted (Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, or Criminal Justice and Criminology, Public Health Sciences).

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.

A. James Clark School of Engineering Transfer Admissions Contact

Karen Law is the new transfer student coordinator for the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park. Her contact information is below. She is a great resource for prospective engineering students planning to transfer to the University of Maryland College Park. She welcomes student referrals.

Karen Law
Academic Advisor/Transfer Student Coordinator
Undergraduate Advising & Academic SupportA. James Clark School of Engineering
20742(301) 405-9973
kelaw@umd.edu

(Don't) Fear the Turtle - Enroll in UMCP's MTAP Program

The Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP) guarantees transfer admission to Montgomery College students who complete 30 or more credits including EN 102/109 and MA 110 or higher and who have a 3.0 grade point average (for all majors except those with more competitive requirements, aka Limited Enrollment Programs (LEP's). See the list of UMCP Majors here (with LEP's on the right).


In addition to guaranteed admission, MTAP students are invited to participate in advising information sessions for all majors while enrolled at MC, and they have opportunities to take courses at UM at a reduced price while enrolled as students at MC.

MTAP is FREE - for further details regarding the requirements & benefits of this program, go to the

• MTAP Maryland Transfer Advantage Program Website.
• Download the MTAP Application Form

NOTE that on the MTAP Application Form, you need to complete Item 16 - "Why I want to participate in the MTAP Program" (this statement can be brief, but it must be completed!). Turn in your MTAP Form to any MC Admissions Office - Montgomery College will then attach your transcript to the MTAP Form - you do not need to request a copy of your transcript.

For more information on transferring to UMCP, you can also watch "So You Want to Be a Terp?"

University of Maryland Pre-Transfer Advising Services Update

Due to changes in staffing, the University of Maryland Pre-Transfer Advising Services have changed. They will not be visiting MC campuses to meet with students.

Students can schedule 30 minute in person appointments to meet with an advisor from the website (www.transferadvising.umd/edu/) or come to walk in hours which are also posted on the website. Telephone and AOL Instant Messaging appointments can be scheduled as well.

Students looking to receive an unofficial audit should should fax(301.314.9896) or email (transferadvising@umd.edu) their unofficial transcript or send a completed pre-advising worksheet (http://www.transferadvising.umd.edu/) at least two business days prior to their visit.

Student emails and voicemail messages will be responded to within 3 to 5 business days. Students are encouraged to send questions via email in order to receive a more timely response.

MTAP and F-1 Students

Please be advised that F-1 students must take a full time course load of 12 credits here at MC to maintain their F-1 status. Since Montgomery College is issuing the I-20 for the F-1 students fsaATLAS monitors their compliance through Montgomery College. MTAP F-1 students are elibible to take a course at the University of Maryland at the 25% reduced rate but this must be in addition to at least 12 credits taken at Montgomery College. If students have any questions regarding their I-20 or status please have them contact Montgomery College’s International Student Coordinators via e-mail at the campus they wish to attend:

Mr. Vallejo-Valencia (Rockville)
Email: Marlon.Vallejo@montgomerycollege.edu

Phone: 240-567-5315 240-567-5315
Fax: 240-567-5037

Ms. Heidi Russell-Kalkofen (Rockville - except Wednesday)
Heidi.Russell-Kalkofen@montgomerycollege.edu

Phone: 240-567-7962 240-567-7962 (R)
Fax: 240-567-5037(R)

(Germantown - Wednesday Only)

Phone: 240-567-1803 240-567-1803 (G)
Fax: 240-567-1923(G)

Ms. Vida Bonsu(Takoma Park/Silver Spring)
Email: Vida.Bonsu@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-1639 240-567-1639
Fax: 240-567-1497

University of Maryland Pre Transfer Advising Walk In Hours at UMCP

The University of Maryland Pre-Transfer Advising program provides support to prospective transfer students by assessing their readiness to transfer to the University of Maryland and estimating their time to degree completion.

The Univerity of Maryland Pre-Transfer Advising office walk-in hours will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30pm-4pm. This is a great opportunity for students with *quick and simple questions* to receive immediate assistance. Students with more detailed questions (transferability of credits, remaining major requirements, academic planning) are encouraged to schedule a regular 30-minute appointment. Visit http://www.transferadvising.umd.edu for more information.

UMCP-Bound? Apply for Guaranteed Transfer Admission

The Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP) guarantees transfer admission to Montgomery College students who complete 30 or more credits and who have a 3.0 grade point average (for all majors except Limited Enrollment Programs). MTAP students are also invited to participate in advising information sessions for all majors while enrolled at MC, and they have opportunities to take courses at UM while enrolled as students at MC.

MTAP is FREE - for further details regarding the requirements & benefits of this program, go to the MTAP Website.