UMUC Community College Alliance Brochure

FINISH YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE Study at the No. 1 Transfer Choice for Maryland Community College Students

umuc.edu/alliances

Apply your previous college, work, or military experience toward your degree to save time and money.

YOUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND UMUC At University of Maryland University College, you can seamlessly transition from your community college to a bachelor’s degree program. We were built from the ground up to bring higher education to students like you.

One way we do that is with our alliance agreements. We have alliances with all 16 Maryland community colleges to provide n

Dual enrollment at your community college and UMUC

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No-cost, no-commitment transfer credit evaluations, so you can find out how many

of your credits may transfer before you even apply

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Guaranteed admission

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A waiver of the $50 application fee1

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Completion Scholarship for Maryland residentsts

Check out our full list of community college alliances at umuc.edu/alliances.

THE UMUC COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP When you earn an associate’s degree from a Maryland community college, you automatically qualify for the Completion Scholarship, which allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree for $12,000 or less.

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A Maryland resident or active-duty military servicemember

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A degree-seeking student pursuing your first bachelor’s degree

Registered (or plan to register) and successfully complete the minimum of 3 credits by the end of the term

This scholarship is available to you if you have earned 12 credits or fewer at UMUC, and it can only be applied for up to 60 credits.

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WITH THE COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP,

you can earn your bachelor’s degree for $12,000 or less—well below the typical tuition cost for in-state students!

FAST-TRACK YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE.

You can transfer as many as 70 of your community college credits directly to an undergraduate program at University of Maryland University College!

MORE WAYS WE KEEP EDUCATION AFFORDABLE We are here to help you explore all the ways to make a college education affordable for you with n

Scholarships, Federal financial aid, loans, and grants

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Our interest-free monthly payment plan

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No-cost digital resources that have replaced textbooks for nearly every course

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Tuition Assistance and/or veterans education benefits, if you’re eligible

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A reduced undergraduate military tuition rate for eligible military personnel and their families

You should apply for financial aid regardless of your income because you may receive more than you expect!

All the forms you need to apply for admission and financial aid are available online. Please be sure to include UMUC’s school code on the FAFSA—011644.

CAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS FROM A RESPECTED STATE UNIVERSITY We were founded more than 70 years ago to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers.

Today, we continue that commitment, harnessing the power of online learning to offer our students a wide range of online programs in high-demand fields, all backed by the reputation of a state university. Choose from more than 30 programs in the following areas: n

Business and Management

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Cybersecurity

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Healthcare and Science

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IT and Computer Science

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Liberal Arts and Communication

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Public Safety

Check out our full list of undergraduate degrees at umuc.edu/bachelors.

CHOOSE FROM 30+ BACHELOR’S DEGREES AND UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES, many in today’s most in-demand fields.

DID YOU KNOW?

UMUC IS THE NO. 1 TRANSFER CHOICE for Maryland community college students.2

ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSES Your needs are woven into everything we do. We know working professionals need maximum flexibility to fit higher education into their busy schedules, so we offer both online and hybrid courses, as well as no-cost digital course materials for nearly every course. Our hybrid courses provide the following benefits: n

High-quality peer interaction and engagement

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Face-to-face support from faculty

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A gradual introduction to online learning

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24/7 access to course materials and your online classroom

We offer multiple start dates throughout the year, and we have more than 20 locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

A DEEP DEDICATION TO THE MILITARY We’ve served the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947, so we uniquely understand and address the challenges you face in earning your degree. At UMUC, you can n

Complete your bachelor’s degree in two years or less with up to 90 credits for prior learning and military experience and training

Take hybrid classes that meet the VA’s requirements for in-residence training and may qualify attendees for full monthly housing allowance payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®3 n

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Study at the university that Military Times ranked No. 1 Best for Vets in its 2018 survey of online and nontraditional colleges and universities Work with dedicated military and veterans advisors to explore your military benefits and other payment options and choose a program that complements your military experience Learn at a university with 140+ classroom and service locations throughout the world (including on military installations) in more than 20 countries for a seamless educational experience wherever your service takes you

SERVING THE MILITARY IS IN OUR DNA.

A REPUTATION YOU CAN RELY ON An education from University of Maryland University College is backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. We’re accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

CYBERSECURITY UMUC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security and as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the Defense Cyber Crime Center Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.

RN TO BSN The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UMUC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.

CCNE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

WE’RE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY— because your success is our success.

STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED Academic advisors who understand your needs, whether you’re a working professional, career changer, military servicemember, veteran, or working parent Career counseling and 70+ employer alliances to help you take the next step in your career Online writing feedback through the Effective Writing Center Access to the UMUC library, including e-books and online databases Tutors and mentors to help you through difficult subjects and courses 24-hour tech support so you can stay focused on your studies Special services for veterans, including the Vessey Veterans Resource Center, to help you transition to civilian life Academic clubs and honor societies, where you can meet and network with students with similar interests No-cost electronic resources, which have replaced nearly every textbook for undergraduate courses

CONTACT AN ADVISOR TO GET STARTED. Call 855-567-UMUC (8682), e-mail cctransfer@umuc.edu, or visit umuc.edu/alliances to learn more.

ABOUT UMUC University of Maryland University College was founded more than 70 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. Today, UMUC continues that tradition online and offers more than 90 degrees, certificates, and specializations backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.

For more information, visit umuc.edu.

University of Maryland University College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMUC is governed by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. © 2018 University of Maryland University College 1 For you to be eligible for the application fee waiver, the last institution you attended must participate in an alliance with UMUC. When you apply for admission, please include your dates of attendance at the alliance school.

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“Transfer Students to the University System of Maryland: Patterns of Enrollment and Success,” University System of Maryland, March 2017.

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill 18-CCAO-002 (6/18)

STUDY AT THE NO. 1 TRANSFER CHOICE FOR MARYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS!2