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  

Frostburg University Associates Degree Scholars Award

Frostburg University has established a FSU Associates Degree Scholars Award. It was first awarded this spring. The award is available to students who graduate from any Maryland Community College with an AA, AS or AAT with a grade point average of 3.0. Certain AAS degrees qualify as well.


The award is worth $1,250 per semester and will be awarded for a total of four semesters if the student enrolls fulltime and maintains a 3.0 grade point average.

Students are automatically screened after they have been admitted to FSU. If the student has attended more than one college their cumulative gpa must be a 3.0. Students must be transferring directly from a community college and students who have already attended FSU are not eligible. In case you haven’t heard about this please spread the word!

For more information call 301- 687-4201 or click on www.frostburg.edu

New USG Terp Transfer Partnership – USG TTP – Shady Grove

Montgomery College has joined with the University of Maryland, College Park to offer a new Guaranteed Admissions Program for students in three popular majors at the Universities at Shady Grove. The Universities at Shady Grove Terp Transfer Partnership (USG TTP) will guide students through earning an associate’s degree at MC to a bachelor’s degree at UMCP in one of these three UMCP / Shady Grove majors:

• Bachelor of Arts – Communication
• Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Upon successful completion of all USG TTP requirements, students seamlessly transfer to one of these high-demand degree programs at USG.


How to apply to USG TTP
1. Submit the USG TTP application by November 15, 2012

2. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
3. Students will be notified of acceptance by December 15, 2012

Transfer Scholarship to Frostburg

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

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

Transfer Updates for UMCP

University of Maryland, College Park Transfer Application Deadlines:
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.

Fall Admission 2013 (Entry for semester beginning in September)

• 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.

Confirmation Deadline - students must accept the offer of admission 30 days from date of admission.