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
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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
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!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
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
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:
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
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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.
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:
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.
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